Trail Running calendar near North Middleton 2026-2027

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km, 2200 m ascent fell race around the Northern Fells from Hesket Newmarket. An FRA AL category English Championship event requiring navigation, mandatory kit and several summit checkpoints on an exposed loop.

Cronkley Fell Race is a 10.5 mile fell race with 1800 ft of ascent around Upper Teesdale and the River Tees. Organised by Durham Fell Runners, entries are via SI Entries and the entry price includes a free chip butty.

A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.

A Lake District mountain trial on orienteering principles testing navigation, route choice and endurance near Seathwaite Farm. Three courses from about 15 km to 29 km with vetted entries, on course support and on site camping.

A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three-person relay options, plus a scenic 10K circular walk. Chip timing, medals and event t-shirts are provided, and part of the proceeds support Scottish Veterans Residences.

An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food a..

A 50K trail event around Wooler on 19 September 2026 that uses GPS navigation and an 11 hour time limit. The route passes Humbleton Hill, Yeavering Bell and Hen Hole and includes two aid stations and medical cover.

A 63 miles coastal trail race along the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey, with 18 hours to complete, mandatory kit checks, supplied trackers and manned checkpoints offering water and food at selected points.

A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.

A 15.6 km route with 870 m of ascent around Thornthwaite near Keswick on 19 September 2026. Flagged forest tracks and open fell include checkpoints at Lord's Seat, Broom Fell, Brown How, Whinlatter and Seat How while proceeds support Thornt..

A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.

Trail runs at Raby Castle offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through parkland with woodland and lakes, live chip timing, on-site parking and finisher medals.

A trail running event in Hamsterley Forest offering 10K and Half Marathon on undulating, well marked forest trails. Entries include a themed medal, race photos, chip timed results and a serviced event village with food and drink.

A charity trail run along parts of the original S&DR railway near Eaglescliffe, offering 10 mile and 5 mile courses, medals for finishers, and proceeds to the Great North Air Ambulance and the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

A charity run and walk on Sunday 20 September 2026 in Ingram Valley raising funds for Motor Neurone Disease. The approximately 9 km undulating circular course is open to participants aged 16 and over with entry £10.

A multi-distance trail event in the Lake District National Park, 25 to 27 September 2026, linking the region's 13 valleys with races from 22.4 km to 184.3 km, ITRA points and Western States qualifiers, plus children's Future Valleys races.

The Pilgrims' Ultra is a trail running series on the historic St Oswald's Way in Northumberland. Runners can choose from 50 km, 100 km, and 100 mile distances, starting on Holy Island. The event includes GPS tracking, a T-shirt, and a medal..

A licensed fell race at Orton C of E Primary School on 26 September 2026 featuring a 10 km course with 258 m of climb. Main entry fee is £10 and junior races for U10/12 and U14/16 have on day entry for £3.

A 30 km hill race from Traquair House to Broughton Ales across the Scottish Borders with roughly 1500 m of ascent. The route uses hill tracks and open heather, has eight marshalled checkpoints and requires mandatory emergency kit.