Trail Running calendar near Rothbury 2025-2026

Join the Saltire Trail Races in Athelstaneford on Saturday 9 May 2026 for scenic 2 km, 5 km and 10 km farm trails at Kilduff Farm. Family friendly fun and village fair treats raise funds for Athelstaneford Primary School.

Tackle the Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse trails at Sutton Bank near Thirsk on 10 May 2026, choosing from marathon, half marathon or 10k courses across dramatic North Yorkshire moorland. Expect rugged climbs, self navigation and a finisher meda..

Finish Lakeland Paws Season 4 at Whinlatter with scenic chip timed 8K and 5K trail routes, the longer topping out at Seat How. Dogs welcome and solo starts give space at the start.

Tough, scenic fell race in Bilsdale, North York Moors on Sun 10 May 2026. About 11.3 miles with 950 m of climb across classic moorland terrain. Enter on the day; expect limited parking so please car share.

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Constable Burton Hall on 14 May 2026 with 5km and 10km options across pasture, tracks and woodland. Expect muddy sections, a stream crossing and a friendly post race hot dog to refuel.

Take on the Sedbergh Fell Race on 16 May 2026 for a stiff climb up Winder and a thrilling descent back to The Showfield. Senior and junior races welcome with entries available on the day.

Old County Tops is a Lake District fell race at New Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale on 16 May 2026. Expect a long, demanding 59 km mountain course with 3050 m of climb, raced in pairs for a thrilling test of endurance and navigation.

Tackle a scenic trail half around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods with sweeping views over the North Yorkshire Moors and the Vale of York. Limited to 50 entrants, finishers earn a bespoke medal and certificate.

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir in County Durham, choosing 5 km or 10 km routes that wind along firm paths, grass and woodland. Canicross friendly with live chip timing, medals, merchandise and finishers snacks.

Kick off the Dun Holm Challenge in Durham with a 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear and Cathedral views. Choose any distance from 5 km to ultra, earn a Durham medal and enjoy aid stations with 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.

Tackle the legendary SAS Weekend 9 route on the Howgill Fells: a fully waymarked 25 km out and back with about 1500 m ascent. Choose loaded, runner or walker categories, earn a finishers patch and enjoy a post race pub drink.

Take on a scenic trail half or 10K through Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District, with sweeping views over Keswick, Skiddaw and Derwentwater. Expect rugged trails, big climbs and fast descents and bring a dog on lead if you like canicross.

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 Northumberland Alnwick Castle Trail on 24 May 2026 invites runners to Hulne Park around Alnwick Castle with distances from Junior 2K to half marathon. Enjoy mixed terrain, chip timing, medals and refreshments for all levels.

Join Low Fell Running Club's annual multi terrain race at The Angel View Inn on 28 May 2026, with a 5.5 mile senior course and a 1.5 mile junior race across scenic trails. Registration opens 1 December 2025 so save the date.

Grasmere Gallop is a scenic 42 km trail race in the Lake District on 31 May 2026 with about 1905 metres of ascent across classic fells. Fully waymarked route, tracker hire for supporters and a Langdale slate finisher medal.

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.

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..