Trail Running calendar near Rothbury 2026-2027

A short vertical race from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn to the summit of Harrison Stickle covering 2.4 km with 650 m of ascent. The event includes a manned checkpoint, a recycled medal and live music as part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning weeken..

A mountain running event in the Central Lake District covering 38 km with 2800 m ascent on technical single track and scree. The course includes Lanty Slees Stickle Barn, a summit of England s highest mountain and a 12 hour limit.

A technical 21 km trail run with 850 m of ascent around Great and Little Langdale, based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. Part of the Rab Scafell Sky Race weekend, the event features marked trails, a seed bomb medal and live music.

Based at Kendal, this Lake District event centers on a roughly 100 km loop via Garburn Pass and Lake Windermere, with shorter distances available. Covered rest stops, medical teams, GPS tracking and camping options are provided.

A trail running event at Guisborough Rugby Club offering 40 km and 60 km options plus a 60 km relay. Profits are donated to Teesside Samaritans and the routes were updated from 2025.

Glentress 8 Hour Challenge is an 8 hour running event at Glentress on 6 June 2026 organised by NU Limits Running. Registration for this edition closed on 3 March 2026.

A waymarked 100 km point to point trail along the Northumberland coast from Bamburgh to Tynemouth Priory. The event includes six feed stations, medical cover, runner tracking and a 24 hour cut off.

Spartan Scotland at Hopetoun Estate on June 7, 2026 features Sprint, Super and Beast obstacle races plus a kids race. A one day Trifecta option and team entry choices are available and Tough Mudder runs at the same location that weekend.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

A 7.5 mile trail race from The Cheviot Centre in Wooler that visits Humbleton Hill twice plus Brownslaw and Coldberry hills. Navigation is by GPX file only and dogs are not permitted.

Two waymarked trail races of 5 km and 10 km take place around Kirkby Fleetham on 9 June 2026, both finishing at the village hall. Routes run through fields, farms and forestry and are open to participants aged 16 and above.

Take on the Mike Mallen Memorial Round Latrigg, a classic 5 mile fell race from Fitz Park in Keswick with scenic trails and friendly marshals. Day entry available for ages 16 plus and all funds raised go to charity.

A hill race in the Pentland Hills on 10 June 2026 with senior and junior routes. The senior course covers about 5.2 km with a 310 m climb and includes steep, heathered summit sections and marshalled tracks.

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.

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..

A mud obstacle race in Walton, Brampton with adult and junior distances across mixed terrain. The course features cargo nets, monkey bars, tunnels and a long slip and slide plus event photography and a post race festival.

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 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.