Trail Running calendar near Rothbury 2026-2027

Run Edinburgh's seven hilltops in a mixed road, trail and hill event that blends urban navigation with racing. Choose your own route between hilltop checkpoints and opt for the competitive Race or the more relaxed Challenge.

Fell race on 5 July 2026 around Skiddaw in the Lake District, based at Keswick Cricket Club. The course is 15.4 km with 960 m of ascent and entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10.

A 9 km fell race near Stanhope, Co Durham on 7 July 2026 with about 300 m of climb. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the race counts as a counter in the North East Fell Running Championships.

Seat Sandal is a Grasmere fell race on 8 July 2026, covering 7.4 km with 700 m of climb through classic Lake District terrain. Day entry only keeps it friendly yet competitive; bring fell kit for steep flagged ascents and technical descents..

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

Multi-distance trail event around Ambleside with fully waymarked ultra courses, validated GPX files, GPS tracking for the 100k and compulsory kit checks for the ultra distances.

A trail ultra along Saint Cuthbert's Way from Wooler Youth Hostel, offered in *100 km* and *45 mile* formats, with live GPS tracking, five timed aid checkpoints, tidal cutoffs for the 100 km route, and on-site accommodation and coach option..

Event Details The Wasdale Fell Race is a fell running event in the Lake District. The course is approximately 34 km (21.1 mi) long with 2,750 m (9,022 ft) of ascent. It starts at Brackenclose near the National Trust campsite in Wasdale. Cou..

Take on the Lyke Wake Challenge 2026, a point to point crossing of just over 40 miles between Osmotherley and Ravenscar along an unmarked moorland route. Finishers receive a technical t shirt and help support local mountain rescue.

Join a guided recce of the Helvellyn to Ambleside section for the Lakes in A Day challenge. Cover around 11 miles with experienced NAV4 tutors, focusing on route knowledge and event strategy. Group size is limited to 12.

This railway-themed trail ultra covers 30 miles from Whitby to Pickering, passing eight stations along scenic railway lines. With a 13-hour cutoff, it welcomes both runners and walkers. The inclusive event includes checkpoints, basic snacks..

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Choose from a 5k, 10k, or half marathon on a scenic route through Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. The course includes laps around landmarks like Arthur's Seat on mixed terrain. Dogs are welcome to run alongside participants.

Challenge yourself on the steep slopes of Chapelfell Top in this classic midweek fell race. The 7km out-and-back route from St. John's Chapel demands solid navigation skills over rough, pathless terrain. A true test for experienced fell run..

A multi-terrain festival centred on a 15 km race with significant climbs and a long downhill finish, plus junior loops and a tots dash, organised under UK Athletics rules with open and local prize categories.

A friendly midweek fell dash in the Lake District starting at Old Dungeon Ghyll. 8 km with about 600 m of ascent over steep, scrambling terrain; on the day entry only, £2 fee.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

This uphill-only race challenges runners with 6km and 850m of ascent, from Patterdale to the summit of Helvellyn via Swirral Edge. It's a pure vertical test in the Lake District. Entries open in October 2025 for the July 2026 event.

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a technically demanding 28 km sky race in the Lake District, featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles on the Helvellyn Massif. Entry requires proof of advanced climbing or scrambling skills, as a..