Trail Running calendar near Rothbury 2025-2026

Take on the 36 mile Esk Valley Epic from Glaisdale on 2 May 2026, a scenic circular ultra with 4,487 ft of climbing along the Esk Valley Walk. Tough trails, five checkpoints and a finishers medal reward your effort.

Join the Carlisle City Urban Trail Run, a 10 km city and off road course from The Sands Centre on 6 May 2026. Limited to 300 runners, with live chip timing and age group prizes for a fun spring challenge.

THE LAP is a fully waymarked 47 mile 75K trail ultra around Lake Windermere, offering stunning Lakeland views and varied terrain. Runners and walkers get 24 hours, GPS support, stocked aid stations and a local finisher meal and medal.

Join Lakeland Paws at Dodd Wood on Saturday 9 May 2026 for a scenic canicross with sweeping views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Wide trails suit two dogs per runner and solo runners are welcome.

Tackle the rugged North York Moors at Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse, offering scenic circular trails from 8 to 28 miles around Sutton Bank. Self navigated routes, mandatory kit and a 250 person limit make this an adventurous challenge.

Join the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header on 10 May 2026 for scenic forest trails up to the summit of Seat How. Dog friendly with individual starts and chip timing, this Season 4 finale is perfect for runners and their canine companio..

Run through the scenic grounds of Constable Burton Hall on 14 May with 5km and 10km trail options plus a 5km walk. Expect pasture, farm tracks and woodland, friendly atmosphere and limited entry for a charming country race experience.

Tackle the classic Sedbergh Fell Race up Winder for a short but fierce climb and exhilarating steep descent back to the showfield. Junior races for all ages and BOFRA championship points add extra competitive spice.

SilverBackTrails Oswiu’s Revenge Half Marathon is a scenic trail around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley on 17 May 2026. With only 50 places, it promises a small friendly field and spectacular moorland views.

Hit the scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 km and 10 km options on firm paths, grass and through woodland, plus medals and Wild Deer merch for finishers. Canicross friendly and chip timed, perfect for trail lovers and families.

Run as far as you like along the scenic River Wear in the Dun Holm Challenge, a seven hour time event at Durham. Enter single days or all five for a commemorative t shirt and enjoy signed trails, aid stations and vegan options.

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

Tough 25 km fell race with 1500 m ascent in the Howgill Fells on 23 May 2026, offering load carrying and runner or walker categories. Finishers get a patch and a pub pint to toast your effort.

Run the Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon or 10K on 24 May 2026 on scenic trails with steep climbs, fast descents and views of Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw. Canicross welcome and finishers receive a bespoke medal and a drink.

Explore Grasmere in the OMM Lite Trail Quest Team on 30 to 31 May 2026, racing solo or in teams to visit as many of 30 mapped checkpoints as you can before the time limit. Expect live tracking, bespoke maps, timing chips and a hot post race..

Tackle the stunning Grasmere Gallop, a fully way marked 42 km trail loop around Grasmere with dramatic climbs, tarns and lakeside views. Finishers receive a Langdale slate medal and homemade cake at the line.

Push for the summit at Stickle Grind 650, a fierce 2.4 km uphill trail with 650 m of ascent through classic Lake District scenery. Expect marked routes, checkpoints, live music and a summit finish at Harrison Stickle.

Choose 38 km race or 60 km ultra at Rab Scafell Sky on 6 June 2026 in the Lake District, summiting England's highest peak across rugged single track mountain terrain. Fully marked and timed with checkpoints for a true skyrunning test.

Enjoy a scenic 21 km race with about 850 m of ascent through Great and Little Langdale on steep technical trails. Part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend, the event returns to Stickle Barn for music and finish line vibes.

Explore the Southern Lake District from Kendal on 6 and 7 June with looped ultra and shorter trail options that pass Ambleside Garburn Pass and Lake Windermere. Choose single or two day formats with strong support for walkers and runners.