Trail Running calendar near Rothbury 2026-2027

Enjoy a 10 km stroll or jog through the Eden Valley reaching the summit of Birket Fell. This evening event features a local food tasting experience and guided options with hosts sharing local history and mountain stories.

Trail runs from Waterside Campsite in Pooley Bridge offering 10km and half marathon routes with live chip timing, finisher medal, optional event t-shirt and on-site parking. The event supports Patterdale Mountain Rescue and allows donations..

The Gelt Gladiator will take place in Lanercost from Saturday 13 June 2026 to Sunday 14 June 2026.

A timed, multi-leg ultra from Kielder Castle where solo runners or Ekiden teams cover five radial routes totalling 170 miles within 36 hours, with the North leg to Carter Bar required as the finale and self navigation required.

A 24 mile fell run and challenge walk through Swaledale on 13 June 2026, organised by Swaledale Outdoor Club. Competitors must navigate the route themselves and finish within 10 hours; minimum age 14.

A day of mountain races around Kirkby Stephen in East Cumbria offering 65 km, 26 mile, 20k and 11.2 km routes. GPS tracking, feed stations and a Basecamp with music and camping support the event.

A 10.4 km hill race organised by Carnethy Hill Running Club around Traprain Law, featuring a river wade, a steep rocky ascent with rope and an extra climb via Pencraig Wood. Entry fee £7.50 and entries accepted on the day.

A classic fell race around Buttermere Village of just over 9 miles with over 4000 ft of ascent, featuring steep rocky climbs, ridge running and long technical descents. Team entries and designated race parking are provided.

A fell race at Steel Rigg car park in the North Pennines on 13 June 2026, featuring a 7.1 km course with 189 m climb. Entry is on the day for £5, and a 1.8 km junior race is held for 8 to 16 year olds.

Trail races from Chop Gate with three distances : Marathon (28), Half 16.5 and 10k 9.5. Entries limited to 330, mandatory safety kit is required and competitors must print route maps and navigate themselves.

A family friendly 5k around Stenkrith Park and the Viaduct Walk in Kirkby Stephen on 14 June 2026. Entry is £5 with under fives free and dogs are welcome on leads.

A trail race festival at Dechmont Law Park offering 10k, 6.5k and junior 2.5k races, chip timing, marshals and a 10k East District championship element.

A midweek fell race on Howgills terrain, the senior course is about 13 km with 914 m ascent, run to FRA AM rules with mandatory kit and safety cut-offs; proceeds support local community groups and mountain rescue.

A 7.5 km fell race from Stonethwaite to Dock Tarn and back with 430 m of climb, marshalled sections and a flagged SSSI stretch. Entries are on the day with an £8 fee and FRA kit is advised.

A new midweek hill race at RSPB Loch Leven on 17 June 2026, covering 7.93 km with 370 m of ascent. Organised by Lomond Hill Runners, the event includes two main climbs, marshalls, route files online, and a donation to RSPB Loch Leven.

Trail races at Forcett Hall on a historic estate, offering 5 km, 10 km (two laps) and a 5 km walk over pasture, tracks and woodland; trail shoes recommended and places are limited to 200 entrants.

An all night trail run across the North York Moors starting and finishing at Goathland Village Hall. Entrants receive a tracker, a GPX route and checkpoint support with food and drinks, and all finishers receive a Lamplighter medal.

Take on the Buckden Pike fell race in the Yorkshire Dales, a steep 6 km route with about 486 m of climb that starts and finishes at Buckden Village Green. Entry on the day is £7 as part of the village gala; parking is limited so use the des..

A 7.2 km hill race with 510 m of ascent across the three Eildon Hills, starting and finishing at Gibson Park, Melrose on 20 June 2026. Online entry only with early bird and standard prices and cash prizes for age category winners.

A night trail run of about 20 miles from Goathland Village Hall across the North York Moors, held from sunset to sunrise with trackers, checkpoints and on-course refreshments. Entrants have 6.5 hours to complete the circular route.