Trail Running calendar near Broughton 2026-2027

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.

Take on Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra in July 2026, a scenic trail challenge from Wooler through Northumberland's Cheviots. Choose 100 km or 45 miles on fully waymarked trails, with UTMB qualification and stocked checkpoints to fuel your adven..

Take on the British Championship Hill Race at the Alva Games in Scotland. A short 2.5 km course climbs 365 m through steep slopes, gorse and muddy gullies, with junior and senior categories for a proper hill running test.

A long AL-category fell race in Wasdale on 11 July 2026, covering about 34 km with 2750 m ascent. Pre-entry only, field limit 250, mandatory FRA tracker and full FRA kit required.

Tackle Chapelfell Top, a challenging 7 km fell race with 400 m ascent from St John's Chapel in Weardale. The unmarked out and back climbs across rough open fell to the summit, rewarding navigators with great views and village hospitality.

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.

An uphill-only mountain race in Patterdale covering 6 km with 850 m ascent along Helvellyn and Swirral Edge, featuring steep paths, a ridge scramble, and a summit trig point near 950 m. Entry details include a marked course, checkpoints, an..

Run the Blades is a summer weekend of trails among towering turbines at Whitelee Wind Farm. Pick 10K, half marathon, 50K or junior mile and celebrate at the Event Village at Turbine 53 with prizes and a spinning medal.

Tackle the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale, a fierce 28 km ridge run around Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent. Expect knife edge ridgelines, rock scrambles and strict entry vetting for experienced mountain runners.

Tackle the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale with 57 km and 3700 m of ascent across classic Lake District ridgelines like Striding Edge. Expect rough mountain terrain, technical sections and unforgettable views.

A 29 km mountain Sky Race in Patterdale with 2050 m ascent across St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. Technical Lakeland trails, checkpoints, GPS tracking and a post race soup make this a classic entry level sky race.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater, held as part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend. The route features 680 m of ascent, a mid route aid station, manned checkpoints and a seed bomb finisher..

Trail races at Callendar House in Falkirk take place across parkland and woodland. Distances include 5km, 10km and a half marathon; the event is Canicross friendly and uses live chip-timing, with a medal and refreshments for finishers.

Take on 12 scenic miles from the Pentlands to Musselburgh beach on 26 July 2026, mixing trails, urban orienteering and road. Entries limited to 275 and must be booked online, with a dramatic compulsory run across the sand to finish.

Run 14 miles along the Northumberland coast from Beadnell to Alnmouth on 26 July 2026, mixing sand, road and trail and finishing on the beach. Limited places and a 3 hour 30 minute cut off for tide and safety mean book early.

A 37 mile loop through the North Pennines AONB starting and finishing in Allendale. Solo and three person relay options, about 4800 ft ascent, waymarked self navigation with checkpoints, downloadable map and GPX available.

A one lap trail race around Templeton Woods on 2 August 2026 covering about 5.5 miles. The event is open to runners aged 18 and over and features marked routes, first aid, refreshments and age and team prizes.

A trail running event at the University of Stirling with five route choices from 5 km to 50 km. Routes use forest, fell and open trails around the Ochil Hills and include outposts with snacks and self-serve water.

Run a scenic 13 mile Lakeland route from Lowther Castle across Askham Fell and Lowther Valley, including a ford of the River Lowther. A challenging and rewarding trail and fell mix on Sunday 9 August 2026 with proceeds to Eden Valley Hospic..

Join this classic Keswick fell race in the Lake District on Wed 12 Aug 2026 for a lively 4.7 mile trail challenge with 280 m climb and a summit of Latrigg. On the day entries are welcome, fee £5 and runners must be 16 or older.