Trail Running calendar near Rothbury 2026-2027

A beach race at Portobello on 30 August 2026, licensed by Scottish Athletics, covering roughly 4 miles on sand at low tide. Entry is limited to 350 runners and proceeds support Towerbank Primary School and other local causes.

A fell race at the Reeth Show near Reeth DL11 6AR, featuring a 2.00 mile, 3.20 km course with about 700 ft of climb to Fremington Edge then back through quarry workings and fields. Age categories run from under 9 to senior.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

Muker Show Fell Race is a short fell course that crosses a river and climbs to Fremington Edge, about 2.25 km with 170 m of climb. It includes youth categories, has no Under 9s class and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle event in Broxburn on Saturday 5 September 2026 with giant inflatables, music zones, a finisher medal and distance options of 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km or 15 km. Non timed with water midroute and on site vendo..

Trail running through Kielder Forest from Kielder Castle, marking the forest centenary with distances from 5 km to 52 km. Camping is available and outposts provide snacks while runners are asked to use reusable cups.

An eight hour loop challenge at Borders Forest Park on 05 Sep 2026 where runners complete 4.366 mile laps timed by an electronic wristband. The event lists mandatory kit, basecamp facilities, parking fees, and accommodation options.

A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensiti..

Trail races around Derwentwater in Keswick with marked, marshalled 5K, 10K and 15K routes, an event village with music and food, and specific age and time limit rules for each distance.

A 26.4 mile fell marathon around five Wainwright summits, starting and finishing in Caldbeck, with GPS tracking, two checkpoints, water and snacks, a 12 hour cut-off, and options for walkers aged 18 and over.

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

MacTuffX Livingston on 6 September 2026 pairs ten Xercises with repeated running segments in two distance formats. Entries are offered for solo competitors, doubles pairs and five person relays, with an 18 plus age requirement.

A summer evening 5 km series across three Edinburgh parks with chip timing, marked courses, finisher medals and category prizes. Enter single races for £12 each or all three for £30.

A fully way-marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, five aid stations and a 24 hour time limit. The 2026 event is now full and the minimum age is 16.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km fell race around the higher Northern Fells with 2200 m of ascent, summit checkpoints and compulsory navigation and safety kit. The loop starts and finishes on the village green in Hesket Newmarket and includes river crossings.

Cronkley Fell Race is a 10.5 mile fell race with 1800 ft of ascent around Upper Teesdale and the River Tees. Organised by Durham Fell Runners, entries are via SI Entries and the entry price includes a free chip butty.

A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.

A navigational fell event at Seathwaite Farm, Cumbria on 13 September 2026. Three courses from about 9 to 18 miles focus on mountaineering skills, navigation and route choice.

A 30K run in North Berwick with solo and three-person relay options, plus a scenic 10K circular walk. Chip timing, medals and event t-shirts are provided, and part of the proceeds support Scottish Veterans Residences.