Trail Running calendar near North Middleton 2026-2027

Beyond Newcastle offers 55 km and 25 km trail runs from the Swing Bridge on Newcastle Quayside on 25 April 2026, with signed riverside routes, marshals, feed stations and live chip-timing.

Test your limits at the Beecraigs Backyard Ultra in Scotland's scenic Beecraigs Country Park. Runners tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. The event provides basic amenities, camping, and a unique challenge of enduran..

A trail run across RAF Spadeadam that passes Blue Streak launch platforms, military sites and scenic views. Two distances are offered, entries run from August 2025 to April 2026 and proceeds support the RAF Benevolent Fund.

A 44 mile 71 km circular ultramarathon around the Firth of Forth starting and finishing at Helix Park in Falkirk. The way-marked route crosses two Forth Bridges, links two coastal trails and is mainly road with some trail sections.

A 24 hour loop event in Dalkeith Country Park where runners complete a 6.7 km loop each hour; organisers recognise 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances and provide on site facilities and support.

A series of organised trail races by Trail Outlaws with distances from 5K to Half Marathon, fully marked and marshalled. Series entry offers a discount and a presentation evening; routes are noted as scenic and well signposted.

A hilly, traffic-free half marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 26 April 2026 with multi-terrain trails, mile markers, water stations and chip timing. Entries limited to 500; affiliated and unaffiliated fees apply.

Community organised 10K in Dalgety Bay on 26 April 2026, supporting upgrades to the Fife Coastal Path and other local causes. Multi terrain route from Dalgety Bay Sailing Club with water stations, chip timing and age category prizes.

A city navigation race from Edinburgh Park Central where runners ride the tram to a start then run back, aiming to beat the tram. Distances are about 5.5 to 7.5 miles and entry includes an optional charity donation.

A ticketed running event in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on 26 April 2026 offering 5k, 10k and a half marathon distance within the park setting.

A beginners fell race at Cockfield Fell on 28 April 2026, run as a social 3.5 km lap followed by a 3.5 km competitive lap for a 7 km off road route. Open to entrants aged 14 and over with entry fees for FRA members and non members.

Evening trail runs at Gibside National Trust on 29 April 2026 across historic woodland and designed landscape. Distances of 5 km and 10 km, live chip timing, canicross friendly, on-site parking and finishers' medals.

Tackle the Lords Seat Fell race at Whinlatter Visitor Centre, an 8 km route with 430 m of climb across scenic, rugged fells. Entry on the day only £7 cash, with junior races and a start from the visitor centre car park.

Uphill trial races from Fitz Park to Skiddaw with marked courses for Senior and U20 athletes, mandatory mountain safety kit and pre entry only registration.

A UTMB Index 100K ultra on 2 May 2026 following historic pilgrim routes across Fife from North Queensferry to St Andrews. The 90K course has about 1,200 m ascent, a 15 hour limit, and included kit and services for entrants.

An outdoor obstacle course in Fife on 2 May 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km options for adults, with supervised teenagers allowed; entry includes a Tec T shirt and finishers medal, plus free parking and event photos.

Test your mettle at MacTuff Fife Spring featuring obstacle courses through mud and water. Choose between 5km and 10km distances with technical shirts and medals for all finishers in a participant friendly environment.

The British Inter Counties senior mountain race takes place in Sedbergh on 3 May and includes the Senior trial for the European Off Road Championships. Junior Inter Counties hill and fell races are held at Edale on 14 June within the FRA ju..

Test your limits at Saughton with a combination of functional exercises and interval running. Choose from Solo, Doubles, or Relay formats with Classic or Double distances to suit your fitness level.

A 6.5 mile undulating trail race around Brierley and Thorpe Woods near Wynyard, organised by Billingham Running Club and run under Trail Running Association and UK Athletics rules.