Rothbury
Trail Running Calendar near Rothbury 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rothbury for 2026-2027! We've gathered 61 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Trail Outlaws' Wooler Trail Events offer marathon, half marathon and double options on fully marked, stocked trails set in Northumberland National Park.
A seven-mile trail race through the Gibside National Trust estate on 15 November 2026, passing historic landmarks. The event includes water stations, distance markers, baggage storage and live chip timing.
Social 5 km and 10 km trail runs around the Derwent Valley from Pedalling Squares in Swalwell, with coffee afterward, free parking at Swalwell Bank, no dogs allowed.
December 2026
A winter 55-mile approx ultra across the Cheviot hills near Ingram, Northumberland, for experienced ultra-runners with GPS tracking and a 24-hour finish limit.
Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.
Annual 5 km trail race in Ashington Community Woods with two flat laps, goody bags for finishers and a donation to the Friends of the Woods.
A Christmas-themed coastal trail at Druridge Bay offering 10 km, 6 km and a family 2.5 km run with dog-friendly features and timed results.
Experience a festive trail run at Barn on the Bay with the Trail Blazer Tinsel Dash featuring a 10k race and a family run in Morpeth.
A 5 mile circular trail from the Cheviot Centre in Wooler around Humbleton Hill with about 800 ft of climb on a marked course with marshalls.
January 2027
A fully marked out and back 4 mile trail to the top of Humbleton Hill with 1000 ft ascent, held at The Cheviot Centre on 1 January 2027; pre entry via SiEntries.
5 and 10 mile trail runs at Gibside National Trust on 3 January 2027 across 600 acres of gardens and woodland, canicross allowed.
An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.
A 10K trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027 through community woods and QEII Country Park, relatively flat terrain and canicross friendly.
Beach and trail routes at Druridge Bay Country Park with 5km, 10km and half marathon options, chip timing and finishers' medals.
A night trail on the Northumberland coast with a 6 km beach and lakeside route where runners may bring one, two or no dogs, timed results and a finishers pack.
February 2027
Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.
A roughly 10 miles point to point coastal trail run from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea with live chip timing and canicross option.
Trail event at Wallington estate with a timed adult race for runners and their dogs plus a Family Wolfpack Run for children.