Trail Running calendar near North Middleton 2026-2027

Trail running festival at Dalkeith Country Park near Edinburgh offering distances from a family mile to an ultra marathon. Courses use woodland trails, firm paths and grassy sections, and one well controlled dog per runner is allowed.

A 10 km trail run through the grasslands and woodlands of Rising Sun Country Park on 27 September 2026, with mixed terrain and a canicross option allowing one well controlled dog per runner.

Trail races at Floors Castle near Kelso offering 10km, 5km and a Junior 3km on hard packed gravel through gardens and ancient woodlands. The race village sits on the main lawn and entry includes estate access.

MapRun navigation event at Braithwaite Institute in the Lake District on 27 Sep 2026. Category O event using MapRun; pre-entry via SiEntries (£7) or entry on the day (£10). Minimum age 14 with 14–17 year olds accompanied by an adult.

Two fully tracked trail ultras across national trails, with 104 mile and 50 mile options, fooded checkpoints, support runner allowances, and cutoff times of 40 hours and 20 hours respectively.

The District BYU is a Backyard Ultra in an undisclosed Lake District setting with a 4.167 mile loop run each hour until one runner remains. Camping is included and the event is self supported with basic aid station provision.

A four leg fell running relay in the Lake District near Patterdale, raced by teams of eight across mountain terrain. Entry is limited to 70 teams and places are allocated after pre selection with a team fee of £100.

A 21.7 km half marathon across Swaledale moors on 4 October 2026, starting and finishing at The Dales Bike Centre. The route uses moorland trods and hard packed tracks, includes mandatory kit and aid stations but no cups.

A roughly 42 km trail run through Swaledale and Wensleydale on 4 October 2026, featuring moorland tracks, grassy pasture and a self-navigated Wensleydale loop. Mandatory kit is required and aid stations provide water and food.

A community trail event at Dalemain Mansion on 4 October 2026 featuring a two‑lap 10 km course and two children's fun runs, with proceeds split between Jigsaw Children's Hospice and other Rotary Club of Penrith causes.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charit..

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham on 11 October 2026 with flexible lap-based distances, Scare Bear themed medals from 3 km, and aid stations plus goody bags including a vegan option.

A 7 hour timed trail event on a loop beside the River Wear in Durham where runners choose their distance from 3 km upwards. Finishers receive themed medals, goody bags and distance pins for longer achievements.

Two trail races from Shotley Bridge, County Durham, with a **25 km** course and a **53 km** ultra that passes reservoirs, moorland and woods. The 53 km route has three feed stations, mandatory safety kit and live chip timing.

A Halloween-themed fun run at Thorpe Farm Centre on 18th October with adult and child distances, a costume contest and finish-line refreshments. A £2 entry fee on the door supports the Upper Teesdale Agricultural Suport Service.

An eight-hour looped trail event at Tentsmuir Forest where runners complete 4.366 mile laps to accumulate distance. Laps are timed by wrist tags; 3 laps equal a half marathon, 6 a full marathon and 7 or more an ultramarathon.

A 38 mile ultramarathon and a four leg relay around Jedburgh on 24 October 2026, with marked route, checkpoints and compulsory safety kit. Limited entry and team places; event proceeds support local charities.

An obstacle course race for dogs and owners at Aske estate near Richmond North Yorkshire, with 5 km and 10 km routes. Courses include marked dog friendly obstacles and an 850 metre muddy assault section before the finish.

Trail Outlaws stages Dark Skies Run @ Wooler in Northumberland with fully marked trails, stocked check points and options for a Trail 10k or a Half Marathon. Entry fees shown range from £25 to £36.