Trail Running calendar near Rothbury 2026-2027

A flexible 7-hour trail run along the scenic River Wear in Durham. Choose your own distance, from 3km to an ultra marathon, on a flat, signed course. All finishers receive a themed medal and refreshments.

Choose your own distance in this 7-hour trail running challenge along Durham's River Wear, with cathedral views. It's part of a five-day series, but you can join for just this day. All finishers get a themed medal and a goody bag.

Tackle a historic 25.5 km SAS test route in the Howgill Fells, featuring 1500m of climbing. Choose from loaded, runner, or walker categories on this challenging, waymarked course. All finishers earn a patch and a celebratory drink.

The Sale and Ling Two Tops Dash features a 6-mile senior race and a 6K U18 race at Sale Fell. Junior races for various age groups are also on offer, with chip timing and multiple prize categories. The event takes place in late May.

Trail half marathon and 10K in Whinlatter Forest on 24 May 2026. Firm, technical forest terrain with steep climbs, live chip timing, canicross friendly and finishers receive a medal, drink and snack.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

Run a scenic half marathon in the historic grounds of Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle. The two-loop course features undulating paths and farm tracks. All finishers get a unique medal.

Join Low Fell Running Club at The Angel View Inn on 28 May 2026 for a scenic multi terrain race with a 5.5 mile senior route and 1.5 mile junior races. Expect chip timing, prizes and a friendly club atmosphere that suits all abilities.

Choose your challenge on the scenic trails above the Tweed Valley. This walking event, open to runners, offers a 27.6-mile or a 16.4-mile route, both with significant climbs for potential panoramic views. Starting in Peebles, it finishes wi..

A two-day running festival in the Lake District featuring waymarked Grasmere Gallop trail races and the navigational OMM Lite Trail Quest. Events include distances from 5.7km to a marathon, plus a Nordic walk and free kids' races. The festi..

A fully waymarked 42 km trail around Grasmere and nearby valleys with about 1905 m of ascent. The event provides course drinks, a checkpoint with snacks, tracker hire, mandatory kit checks and a Langdale slate medal at the finish.

Take on a 33.5 mile Ultra, 21.5 mile Trail 20 or 10 mile route around Ullswater, finishing in Glenridding. Enjoy stunning Lake District views, stocked feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

A coastal 5 km out and back on West Sands in St Andrews with a companion 1 mile children’s fun run. Limited places are available and proceeds support RNLI and two local charities.

A trail event around Ullswater with three distances: 33.5-mile Ultra with extra loops, a 21.5-mile full lap, and a 10-mile finish from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. Registration is at Jenkins Field with compulsory kit and age limits.

The Whorlton Run on Wed 3 Jun 2026 is a scenic 11 km challenge in the North York Moors from Swainby Village Hall, mixing road, fell and forest tracks with 427 m of climb. Entry on the day is available so come join the Esk Valley Fell Club S..

Run a relaxed 5K series across Edinburgh's green spaces this summer. Choose one race or all three, with chip timing and a finisher's medal. Prizes are awarded for fastest runners and most improved across the series.

The Stickle Grind 650 is a vertical race in the Lake District. Runners tackle 650 meters of ascent over 2.4 kilometers to the summit of Harrison Stickle. The event finishes with live music at the iconic Lanty Slees Stickle Barn.

A 60 km mountain ultra in England's Lake District, featuring 4400 m of ascent over technical trails and iconic ridges like the Prison Band. Runners have 15 hours to complete the course, which starts and finishes at the Lanty Slees Stickle B..

A technical 21 km trail run around Great and Little Langdale. The race, part of the Scafell Skyrunning Weekend, starts from the Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. It offers a fully marked course through a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explore the southern Lake District on a looped route starting from Kendal. Choose from distances ranging from 10 km to 100 km, with full support and optional camping. New for 2026 are competitive categories for fast runners and hasty hikers..