Trail Running calendar near Wooler 2026-2027

Trail races from Stanhope Showground explore the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark with waymarked courses, aid stations and medical cover. Distances include a 10k and a half marathon and the minimum age is 16.

A 26 mile fundraising challenge in the North Pennines organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team. The anti-clockwise route from Allendale passes peat bogs and summits and uses electronic chip timing.

Experience the landscape of the Lake District with trail races of 23 km and 53 km starting from Keswick. These chip timed events include themed medals and routes passing Derwent Water and Scafell Pike.

Test your endurance at West Benridge Farm in this official Backyard Ultra event. Complete a 6.7 km loop every hour on a flat trail course until only one runner remains standing.

Enjoy a 19.5 mile fun run from Dundee to St Andrews along the scenic Fife Coastal Path. This non competitive event features forest trails and a historic finish at the Old Course including a medal and commemorative t-shirt.

A coastal trail marathon on 12 April 2026 from Redcar Beach to Whitby, covering about 26.5 miles with 3263 ft of ascent. The route follows cliffs, sand and coastal villages and has a 10 hour cutoff with age-category trophies.

Experience a 14.35 mile trail run along the stunning northeast coast from Redcar to Staithes. Navigate cliff paths and beaches with 1591 feet of elevation on this scenic coastal route.

A 7 hour time challenge on signed river trail loops in Durham offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km and ultra options. The event adds a charity surcharge and offers matched pin donations to support local dog rehoming centres.

A mountain running event of about 40 miles in the Lake District, taking in Helvellyn, High Street and other summits. The figure of eight route has a 27 miles short option, is limited to 50 starters and requires full mountain kit.

Experience a scenic trail run or an accessible loch side walk at The Haining in Selkirk. This community event celebrates local heritage while offering signposted routes for both runners and walkers.

A new trail race by Heart & Soul Racing Limited at Blackton Grange Estate on 19 April 2026, offering 10 km and half marathon routes across moors, dams and rugged trails in the North Pennines.

A coastal race on 19 April 2026 from South Shields Pier to Roker Pier, about 7 miles along cliff paths past Marsden Rock and Souter Lighthouse. Entries open 2 February with separate fees for UKA registered and non registered runners.

An 8 miles trail race on 19 April 2026 around Wooler, Northumberland, starting and finishing at Ad Gefrin Distillery. The marked route climbs Yeavering Bell Hill and follows St Cuthbert's Way back to the distillery; dogs are not allowed.

The The Tour de Humbleton Trail Race will take place in Wooler on Sunday 19 April 2026.

Beyond Newcastle offers 55 km and 25 km trail runs from the Swing Bridge on Newcastle Quayside on 25 April 2026, with signed riverside routes, marshals, feed stations and live chip-timing.

Test your limits at the Beecraigs Backyard Ultra in Scotland's scenic Beecraigs Country Park. Runners tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. The event provides basic amenities, camping, and a unique challenge of enduran..

A trail run across RAF Spadeadam that passes Blue Streak launch platforms, military sites and scenic views. Two distances are offered, entries run from August 2025 to April 2026 and proceeds support the RAF Benevolent Fund.

A 44 mile circular ultramarathon around the Firth of Forth with solo, pairs, and four person relay options. Mixed terrain route (85% road, 15% trail) split into four stages with aid stations and an 11 hour time limit.

A 24 hour loop event in Dalkeith Country Park where runners complete a 6.7 km loop each hour; organisers recognise 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances and provide on site facilities and support.

A series of organised trail races by Trail Outlaws with distances from 5K to Half Marathon, fully marked and marshalled. Series entry offers a discount and a presentation evening; routes are noted as scenic and well signposted.