Trail Running calendar near North Middleton 2025-2026

Cockfield Chase in County Durham is a friendly 7 km fell race with 160 m of climb, run as a guided first lap and a raced second lap. Ideal for beginners and club runners, entries are available in advance or on the day.

Take an evening trail run through Gibside National Trust with 5 km and 10 km options, canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner. Live chip timing, bespoke finisher medals and sweeping woodland views make this a memorable spring..

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.

Run the new Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra on 2 May 2026, a 90K route across historic Fife finishing at St Andrews Cathedral. Enjoy coastal towns, rolling countryside, hot food at select aid stations and a finisher medal plus T shirt.

Join the Carlisle City Urban Trail Run, a 10 km city and off road course from The Sands Centre on 6 May 2026. Limited to 300 runners, with live chip timing and age group prizes for a fun spring challenge.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Dockray to Hartside on Wed 6 May 2026, covering 10 km with a stiff 800 m of climb. Entry on the day is £5 with parking at the quarry car park. Expect a tough scenic course and friendly vibes.

Join the Lakeland Paws finale at Dodd Wood on Saturday 9 May 2026 for a dog friendly trail run through beautiful woodland. Choose 5K or 8K loops with chip timing and harnesses available to borrow.

Saltire Trail Races, Saturday 9 May 2026 at Kilduff Farm Athelstaneford, offer 2 km, 5 km and 10 km routes on private estate trails. Run amid the village fair with BBQ and cakes and help support Athelstaneford Primary School Parent Council.

Join the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header at Whinlatter on 10 May 2026 for summit runs to Seat How. Forest trails welcome runners with or without dogs in this lively season finale.

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.

Join the Derwent Reservoir 5k and 10k trail runs on 17 May 2026 for scenic routes around the reservoir with grassy paths and woodland trails. Canicross friendly with medals, snacks and live chip timing for a fun, fast day out.

Run as far as you like along the scenic River Wear in the Dun Holm Challenge, a seven hour time event at Durham. Enter single days or all five for a commemorative t shirt and enjoy signed trails, aid stations and vegan options.

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

Run the Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon or 10K on 24 May 2026 on scenic trails with steep climbs, fast descents and views of Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw. Canicross welcome and finishers receive a bespoke medal and a drink.

Join Low Fell Running Club's annual multi terrain race at The Angel View Inn on 28 May 2026, with a 5.5 mile senior course and a 1.5 mile junior race across scenic trails. Registration opens 1 December 2025 so save the date.

Take on scenic Ullswater from Glenridding with 33.5, 21.5 or 10 mile trail options that showcase lakeside views and classic Cumbrian fells. Enjoy feed stations, electronic timing and a bespoke finisher medal at Jenkins Field.

Take part in the Samaritans Way Ultra on 6 June 2026 in Guisborough with 40 km and 60 km options, solo or relay. Fully supported course with updated routes and profits donated to Teesside Samaritans.

Join a scenic 100 km coastal ultra along Northumberland on 6 June 2026, starting in Bamburgh and finishing at Tynemouth Priory. Pass iconic harbours and castles, enjoy feed stations and a finishers medal, but places are limited.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Explore Ullswater from Pooley Bridge on Saturday 13 June 2026 with a half marathon or 10km trail, live chip timing and bespoke finisher medals. Well behaved dogs welcome with harness and lead.