Trail Running calendar near North Middleton 2025-2026

Take on a tough winter ultra through the wild Cheviot hills on a roughly 55 mile loop that challenges experienced runners with changeable conditions and a 24 hour cutoff. All finishers receive a GPS tracker, t shirt and medal.

Take on the Really Wild Boar fell race on Sat 6 Dec 2025 in the York Dales, a 9 km challenge with 450 m of climb through classic fell terrain. On the day entry is £10 and includes soup and a roll. Register at the Fat Lamb Country Inn.

Mortonhall local orienteering on Saturday 6 December offers courses from short junior loops to a challenging green 5.6 km course, across estate and campsite terrain. Advance entries recommended to guarantee a waterproof map.

Join the WILD DEER running session at Land of Oak & Iron on 7 December 2025 for a 75 minute coached workout suitable for all abilities. Expect interval work, hill efforts and varied running over 5 to 7 miles with a friendly group vibe.

Join the Nuts Christmas Trail Race on 7 December 2025 in Balbirnie Park for a lively 4 to 5 mile woodland run with mud, water crossings and gentle climbs. Limited to 140 entrants, every finisher earns a bespoke race memento and top runners..

Take on the 14th Harmeny AC 7R Multi Terrain half marathon around seven reservoirs near Balerno on 7 December 2025. Varied trails, boggy sections and sweeping reservoir views make for a tough but scenic off road challenge.

Join a 75 minute all abilities coached run through Derwent Walk Country Park, blending interval drills and hill efforts over 5 to 7 miles. Coaches provide practical tips to build fitness and confidence in lovely surroundings.

Run to the Rising Sun is a 10 km traffic free trail through Rising Sun Country Park, featuring woodland climbs and a mainly downhill finish. Eco friendly event with a memento and a well marked, marshalled course.

Join the SATURN A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run North, a friendly 7 hour timed challenge on a flat trail beside the River Wear with beautiful Durham Cathedral views. Bobble hat entries are sold out but entries from Nov 6 include a running..

Join the festive Fell Em Doon 5 km in Ashington on 14 December 2025, a flat traffic free two lap trail ideal for a brisk winter run. Enjoy a well marshalled course, on site first aid and a warm finishers pack with a mug and medal.

Explore Coatham Woods near Eaglescliffe in CLOK's regional orienteering event at Birk Brow and Skelton Warren on Sunday 14 Dec. Routes from beginner white to challenging brown suit all abilities, dogs welcome and limited entries on the day.

Celebrate the season with a festive 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear, enjoying scenic cathedral views as you choose how far to run or walk. Finish at least 5 km to claim a themed medal and a running buff.

Tackle the classic Simonside Cairns fell race near Rothbury on Sun 14 Dec 2025: 11 miles with 540 m of ascent and counting toward the North East Fell Running Championships. Entry on the day £10 includes soup and a roll; teams welcome.

Challenge yourself in Silent Night, a night fell race to Chapelfell Top above St John’s Chapel. The 6.6 km out and back gains 370 m on rough pathless terrain and demands navigation skills, strict kit and prior fell experience.

Celebrate the season at Chopwell Woods on 21 December 2025 with festive trail routes for family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile runners through atmospheric woodland. Finishers get medals and mince pies and canicross is welcome.

Don your festive kit and join the Santa & Elf Dash at Cammo Nature Reserve for fun 1K, 5K and 10K trail runs through riverside paths and historic woodland. Medals, hot chocolate and charity collections add seasonal cheer.

Join the Wobbly Christmas Pudding 13 km trail run around scenic Melrose for a festive, hilly challenge suitable for varied weather. Limited to 150 places so sign up early for a fun seasonal outing with fellow runners.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with the North Berwick Santa Beach Run on 24 December, a festive coastal run across sands and rocks with 2k, 5k and 10k options for all ages. Enjoy scenic views while supporting Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Run a moonlit 15 km through Kielder Forest, climbing to the summit of Deadwater Fell before returning along forest tracks and mountain bike trails. This night race opens the Shadowlands Race Series with night prizes and series points.

Run a scenic yet testing 5.5 mile fell race in Guisborough Woods with 376 m of climb, part of the Dave Parry Lets Run Winter Fell Race Series. Junior races, on the day entry, prizes and refreshments make it a great day for clubs and familie..