Trail Running calendar near Rothbury 2026-2027

Start the new year with an undulating 7 km trail run through the scenic landscape of Brampton. This off road race features mixed terrain and concludes with a bespoke medal for all finishers.

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 10 km trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027 through community woods and QEII Country Park. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing, marshals and a finisher medal.

Trail running festival at Vogrie Country Park on 17 January 2027. Marked, marshaled mixed terrain routes from 1.6 km to a half marathon with on-site refreshments and a medal for half marathon finishers.

Coastal trail races at Druridge Bay Country Park offering 10 km and half marathon distances with sections on paths, trails and the beach. The event features live chip timing, finish medals and allows one controlled dog per runner.

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.

Road races in Cockermouth with a half marathon and 10km through the Lorton Valley, live chip-timing, no cut-off time, and finishers receiving a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A roughly ten mile point to point coastal trail run along the Northumbrian coast with a Canicross option and live chip timing. Competitors must arrange transport or book the event shuttle to the start.

Choose from three distances in this self navigated trail event starting in Saltburn by the Sea. Participants receive medals and post race refreshments after navigating the scenic and demanding terrain of the North Yorkshire coast.

Experience the dramatic Northumberland coastline with this linear trail run through dunes and sandy beaches. Choose from four distances ranging from 10k to Ultra on a fully marked course starting in the historic setting of Bamburgh.

Trail 10km and half marathon around Alnwick Castle and Hulne Park, starting and finishing by the River Aln; live chip timing, free on-site parking, and a £4 donation per entry to NE Youth. Canicross is not permitted.

Part of the Kendal Winter League organised by Helm Hill Runners, Cunswick is a fell running event listed in the club's winter series. The club is based in Kendal and focuses on fell running and cross country.

A fully tracked 30 mile trail event in Morland, Cumbria, covering about 3000 ft of ascent through the Eden Valley and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Four checkpoints supply water and snacks and a 12 hour cutoff applies.

Experience the stunning East Lothian coastline on this 50 km ultra marathon following the historic John Muir Way. This scenic route takes runners through coastal paths, woodland trails, and charming seaside villages from Port Seton to Dunba..

A coastal ultra along the Northumberland coast from Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay Country Park offering 54 km and 27 km routes, shuttle-to-start logistics, feed stations, live chip timing and a bag drop. Early Bird entries are full.

A Lake District trail weekend in Grasmere on 20 and 21 March 2027 featuring a new Half Marathon plus 10km and 5km routes. Scenic courses around Grasmere and Rydal, canicross friendly, live chip timing and finisher extras.

Experience a circular 20 km trail race around the scenic shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria. This fully marked low level route features a mix of woodland tracks and technical lakeshore paths.

Brough Law is a race with site pages for course and location, an entry form, and published results including a 2026 results PDF; the site also lists previous winners and provides local area information.

A 14.35 miles trail along the north east coast from Redcar Beach Base to Staithes, featuring sand, cliffs and 1591 ft of ascent. The event has a five hour cutoff, 150 places and a minimum age of 17.

A coastal trail marathon on 11 April 2027 from Redcar to Whitby along the Cleveland Way, covering about 26.57 miles with 3,263 ft of elevation. The route includes varied terrain, a 10 hour cutoff, and 300 places.