Trail Running calendar near Cockburnspath 2026-2027

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

A 5 km community race at Pollok Park on 13 December 2026 that is part of the South By Five six-park series. Entry is free with a required donation to the Acorn Trails Community Fund and completing five of six races completes the series.

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.

Trail runs of 5 or 10 miles through the 600 acre Gibside National Trust estate with live chip timing, canicross welcome, finishers medal and free on site parking.

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, featuring woodland, lakeside and grassland paths through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher's medal.

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..

Beach trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park on the Northumberland coast with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options, chip timing, canicross and finishers' medals.

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.

A roughly 10-mile point-to-point coastal trail run on 7 February 2027 from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, with chip timing, an aid station, bag drop and allowance for one controlled dog per runner.

Coastal trail event from Bamburgh offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances with marked courses, electronic timing and optional coach transport.

10 km and half marathon trail runs around Alnwick Castle with routes through Hulne Park and castle grounds, supporting NE Youth charity.

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 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.

Coastal ultra and 27km trail run along the Northumberland coast from Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay with feed stations, bag drop and live chip timing.