Trail Running calendar near Powburn 2026-2027

Join the Smurf Run North in Durham for scenic trail laps along the River Wear, with distances from 3 km to ultra and a 7 hour time challenge. Finishers earn a themed medal and enjoy on course aid, snacks and vegan options.

Join the Glentress February Trail Races on 15 February 2026 for woodland singletrack, gravel and moorland routes from a new 5 km up to a testing 42 km. Fully marked courses and stunning views make this a must for trail runners of all levels..

A winter trail race on 15 February 2026 at Balbirnie Park, Markinch, Fife featuring a 4 to 5 miles woodland route with mud and water crossings. All finishers receive a bespoke memento and prizes cover overall and age categories.

Run along the dramatic Northumberland coast from Bamburgh, with sandy beaches, dunes, cliffs and views of Bamburgh Castle. Choose 10K to ultra distances and earn Endurancelife leaderboard points in this scenic challenge on 21 Feb 2026.

Winter trail runs at Derwent Reservoir offer 5 mile and 10 mile routes over mixed terrain, with live chip timing and finisher medals. The 5 mile allows one controlled dog per runner, the 10 mile has a 2.5 hour cut off.

Night trail event at Whinlatter Forest with marked, chip timed courses and GPX files available. Two options are offered, 10 km with 380 m ascent or 5 km with 200 m ascent; dogs are allowed and a head torch is required.

Classic fell race from Dufton to High Cup Nick and back, covering 15 km with 460 m of climbing. Expect dramatic Pennine scenery, a stiff but rewarding route, and a warm village welcome at the finish.

The The Northumberlandia 10k Headtorch Trail Race will take place in Cramlington on Saturday 28 February 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Take on the Eskdale Eureka fell race on Sun 1 Mar 2026 in the North York Moors, based at Castleton Cricket Club, a challenging 14.3 km course with about 470 m of climb across classic moorland. Entry on the day, with proceeds supporting Clev..

A fully flagged fell race at Cautley on 1 March 2026, about 6.5 km with 663 m of ascent. Pre-entry is available, mandatory waterproof kit is required and dogs are not permitted.

Take on the John Muir Way Ultra Marathon, a scenic 50 km coastal trail along East Lothian with a team relay for two. Follow coastal, rural and woodland paths from Port Seton to Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.

Run beneath starlit skies in the Dark Skies Run Race Series, a night time trail series at scenic UK reservoirs including gold tier Kielder. Distances from 10K to longer routes offer a magical nocturnal trail challenge.

Take on the CBTE Morland Marathon, a scenic trail ultra of about 29 miles with 3,000 ft of climb through the Eden Valley and edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Fully tracked event with checkpoints, medal and t shirt at the finish.

An ultra trail along the Northumberland coast from near Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay Country Park, offering 54 km and a new 27 km option. Routes, feed stations, mandatory kit requirements and live chip timing are provided.

A roughly 5k trail race at Hamsterley Forest on 8 March 2026 with mud, hills and obstacles; dogs are welcome and veterinary and canine first aid cover are provided. Teams of five compete for Top Dogz awards based on aggregate time.

Take on the Carrock Fell Race in the Lake District on 8 March 2026, 9 km with 500 m climb over rugged terrain. Unmarked route demands map and compass skills and entry is on the day for a spur of the moment fell challenge.

A scenic, approximately 12 km multi-terrain trail around Whitley Bay, featuring beach running, clifftops, coastal paths and woodland trails, finishing at Churchill Playing Fields with refreshments and a buff instead of a medal.

An AS-category fell race by Keswick Athletic Club in the Lake District, covering 7.2 km with 543 m of ascent to Causey Pike. The route includes marked summit sections and three marshal points, and full FRA kit plus a base layer is mandatory..

Trail races starting and finishing outside Alnwick Castle with 10km and half marathon routes through Hulne Park, Priory and castle grounds. Live chip timing, free parking and a donation from entries support NE Youth.

Take on a scenic 8 km trail with about 400 m of climb around Bulbys Wood, Ingram on Sun 15 Mar 2026. Entry is on the day only, £5, for runners aged 16 or over seeking a tough, rewarding hill challenge.