Trail Running calendar near Thropton 2026-2027

On 3 January 2027 at Gibside National Trust Wild Deer Events holds 5 mile and 10 mile trail runs across over 600 acres of gardens, woodland and countryside. The event is Canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher medal.

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 beach and trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park with 10 km and half marathon options; canicross is permitted and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

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 and around Cockermouth offering a half marathon and a 10km through the Lorton Valley with chip-timing, medals and event merchandise. The event supports Blood Bikes Cumbria.

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.

A winter trail race at Saltburn offering three mapped distances from 7.5 to 28 miles, mandatory safety kit and time limits for each course. Entries are limited and prizes are awarded across age categories.

Two marked off-road courses at Whinlatter on 7 February 2027, offering a 10k and a 5K with significant ascent. Chip timed with GPX files available, individual starts, and two dogs permitted per runner.

Coastal trail running at Bamburgh on 20 February 2027 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across sandy beaches and dunes. The linear CTS course is part of the Endurancelife 2026-27 season and earns leaderboard points.

Trail runs around Alnwick Castle with 10km and half marathon options on hilly trails through Hulne Park and castle grounds, live chip timing, free parking, and a £4-per-entry donation to NE Youth.

A fully tracked 30 mile trail ultra in Cumbria with 3000 ft of ascent around the Eden Valley and edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Four checkpoints supply water and snacks and walkers are welcome with a 12 hour cut off.

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 trail from Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay Country Park with 54 km and 27 km options. A-B logistics require a pre-booked shuttle or own transport; routes, feed stations and a mandatory kit list are provided.

Grasmere Wild Trail Runs returns in March 2027 with a new half marathon plus 10km and 5km routes around Grasmere and Rydal. The event is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing and provides medals, merchandise and post-race refreshments.

A 55 mile ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills, with over 2700 m of ascent and a 16 hour time limit. Compulsory tracker, mandatory kit and checkpoint cut offs apply.

A 70KM Lake District traverse following Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Patterdale, with checkpoints at Ennerdale and Borrowdale. Overall cut-off 18 hours and finishers earn ITRA endurance points.

A multi-day 300 km crossing of England along Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, with checkpoints offering food, sleeping facilities and live tracking. Entries run from 27 April 2026 to 1 March 2027.

A point to point 100 km mountain ultra across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap following the Coast to Coast route. Structured checkpoints, mandatory kit and live tracking support participants with a 30 hour overall cut off.