Trail Running calendar near Rothbury 2026-2027

A 14.5 km fell race on 8 May 2027 from Rydal Hall, Ambleside, with 914 m ascent. Entrants need fell-racing experience and map-and-compass navigation; the route is only partly flagged and has five checkpoints.

A supported 37 mile mountain trail along the Pennine Way from Teesdale to Alston, passing High Cup Nick, Crossfell and several staffed checkpoints.

A 5 km obstacle event at Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy, on 9 May 2027. The grass-start course loops through parkland with steep hills and obstacles; participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Hardmoors White Horse at Sutton Bank on 9 May 2027 offers three trail distances with published ascent and time limits. Competitors must carry mandatory kit, navigate with supplied maps and GPX files, and use their own cup at checkpoints.

A 50-mile point-to-point trail from Kendal to Preston on 15 May 2027 with seven checkpoints, mandatory kit, participant tracking and a 13 hour cut-off. Pre-registration only, entry fee £95 and registration closes 9 May.

Three distances around Derwent Reservoir on mixed terrain with chip timing, finisher medal and an on site parking charge.

A circa 13.2 mile trail half marathon around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley, with varied terrain, one checkpoint, a bespoke medal and a four hour time limit.

Keswick Mountain Festival, 21 to 23 May 2027, features multi-sport races with on-loch water safety, published results and measures to reduce single-use cups.

A long May fell race of about 37 miles and 10,000 feet of ascent, visiting Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston before returning to Great Langdale. The race began in 1988 after a 1987 test year.

Trail races around Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle with 5k, 10k, half marathon and junior 2k options, chip timing and finisher medals. Entries are limited and the event is hosted by Northumberland Estate.

Trail races around Ullswater with 33.5 miles, 21.5 miles and 10 miles options from Jenkins Field or Pooley Bridge, including feed stations and mandatory kit requirements.

Seven hour time challenge on the River Wear in Durham offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km with medals, pins and aid stations.

A waymarked 100km coastal point to point ultra from the Bamburgh area to Tynemouth Priory with six feed stations, medical cover and full tracking; runners must carry mandatory kit and complete within a 24 hour cut off.

Day 3 of a five day challenge in Durham follows a signed trail route along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. The seven hour time challenge lets participants choose distances from 3 km upward, with themed medals, distance pins and..

Two races on 29 May 2027 across the North Yorkshire Moors, 80 km to Robin Hood's Bay and 32 km to the Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge.

A 38 km mountain skyrace with 2800 m ascent across technical single track trails in the Lake District, starting from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. No vetting is required and the maximum allowed time is 12 hours.

A supported trail challenge based at Kendal with a 100 km loop plus shorter distances, covered rest stops, GPS tracking and camping options.

Trail event at Guisborough Rugby Club offering 40 km and 60 km options, solo or relay, raising funds for Teesside Samaritans with checkpoints and medical cover.

Trail runs in Pooley Bridge on 5 June 2027 with 10 km and half marathon routes, chip timing, finisher medal, and support for Patterdale Mountain Rescue.

Trail races at Grasmere Showground on festival Saturday, offering 5.7km, 10km, 17km, a marathon and a 10km Nordic walk on marked off-road routes.