Trail Running calendar near Auldgirth 2026-2027

A 6.6 km fell race to Chapelfell Top (703 m) in Weardale run entirely in the dark on unmarked, rough terrain; navigation experience and strict kit rules apply.

A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint suppor..

Trail races at Chopwell Woods on 20 December 2026 with family, 4 and 8 mile options, canicross, chip timing, finishers' medals and a Scott shoe demo.

A 7 kilometres single-lap trail race on undulating off-road terrain around Brampton, Cumbria, with an entry limit, a bespoke finisher medal and free event photographs.

A single *5 km* race at Bellahouston Park on 3 January 2027, part of the South By Five series visiting six parks. Entry is free but requires a minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and places are limited to 65.

Fully marked, chip timed trail event at Grizedale Forest offering 10K and 6K options with GPX files, no cut offs, and up to two dogs per runner with a harness.

A timed uphill time trial from YHA Borrowdale to the Castle Crag war memorial on Sun 3 Jan 2027. The short 2.5 km course gains 200 m, offers pre-entry and entry on the day, live results, and refreshments for all.

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.

Trail runs at Vogrie Country Park on 17 January 2027 offer waymarked mixed terrain courses of 1.6km, 5km, 10km and a half marathon, starting and finishing by the Victorian manor house with post race refreshments.

A single-entry *5 km* park race at Queens Park on 17 January 2027, part of the South By Five series that visits six parks over 12 weeks. Entry is free with a required minimum donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and places are limite..

Lakeland LDWA's That's Lyth challenge returns on 31 January 2027; entries open 1 October for members and 1 December for non-members.

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.

Trailspire Ultra 2027 is a seven hour looped endurance event in Callander Park, Falkirk, where runners aim to complete as many 4.14 mile laps as possible. Solo and 2 or 3 person relay entries include live tracking and on-course support.

Road races around Cockermouth and the Lorton Valley offering a half marathon and 10km with chip timing, finisher medals and support for Blood Bikes Cumbria.

Trail races of 13 and 26 miles in Grizedale Forest with varied terrain, compulsory kit, timed cut-offs and finish facilities.

Marked, chip timed trail event at Whinlatter with 10k and 5k options and allowance for two dogs or dogless runners.

An eight hour loop challenge on mixed coastal and trail terrain on 27 Feb 2027, with *4.366 mile* laps timed by electronic wristbands and lap totals equating to half, full and ultra marathon distances.

A fully tracked 30 mile trail event in Morland near Penrith on 6 March 2027, with mixed off road terrain, about 3000 ft of ascent and four checkpoints. Walkers are welcome and a 12 hour time limit is provided.

A 50 km ultramarathon along the John Muir Way through East Lothian coast, rural trails and towns, finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar.

Nighttime trail runs at Kielder Waterside under gold tier dark skies, organised by Trail Outlaws with multiple distances and entry fees from £25 to £70.