Trail Running calendar near Kelso 2026-2027

Join a memorial run from the Tommy War Memorial along Seaham seafront on scenic 5 km or 10 km routes across road, promenade and coastal trails. Finishers get medals and tees and proceeds help the Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes.

Take on a scenic 10 Miles loop around Derwent Water at the Derwentwater Ten, a classic road race hosted by Keswick AC. Enjoy tarmac roads, rolling lakeside views, mid race drinks and a lively finish on 1 November 2026.

Run through scenic Tentsmuir Forest on 01 Nov 2026 at the Scurry Around Tentsmuir Trail Festival, with distances from a 1.2 km fun run to a half marathon. Off road, marshalled routes, finishers medals and community spirit.

Scenic trail runs from Glenridding around Ullswater, offering 10k and 14k options with a unique steamer start when conditions allow. Expect rocky, rooty trails, compulsory kit checks and a memorable lakeside finish.

Take on the John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra: in six hours run as many 5 km off road laps as you can. Solo or teams of up to three, with a lively basecamp, course support and a headtorch required.

The Saturn Remembrance Run 2026 - North East takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail running event features a timed challenge lasting 6 hours and 32 minutes, allowing participants to run distances..

Join the Remembrance Run 2026 North East in Durham for a scenic trail along the River Wear with cathedral views. Complete 3 km or more to earn a themed Remembrance medal in this timed event that includes a two minute silence.

Explore forest trails at Slaley Hall on 15 November 2026 with half marathon and 10 km options across the Slaley estate. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, hot drink and a bacon sandwich.

Join the Hermitage trail runs for scenic 10km and 5km routes over Blackford Hill plus a festive 1.2km fun run. Kids get elf hats and all enjoy snacks while proceeds support Friends of the Hermitage and Morningside Primary School.

Tackle the SCOTT Sports Winter Cheviot Goat on 5 December 2026, a roughly 55 mile winter ultra looping through the wild Cheviot hills from Ingram Village Hall. Expect GPS tracking, a 24 hour cutoff and a finisher medal.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.

Join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run North in Durham for a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views. Choose distances from 3 km to ultra and finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat.

Celebrate the season with the Festive Trail Runs at Glamis Castle on 6 December, choose the family 1 mile or scenic 5 and 10 mile trails. All finishers get a bespoke bauble or medal, festive treats and event merch, and dogs are welcome in 5..

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.

Silent Night on Fri 18 Dec 2026 is a bold night fell race in Weardale that sends runners up Chapelfell Top under head torch light. Expect rough, pathless terrain, strict navigation and kit checks, and pre entry only for experienced adults.

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.

The Brampton Trail Run will take place in Brampton on Sunday 3 January 2027. You can run 7 kilometers.

Take on the MTC Grimalkin a scenic 34 mile single day ultra across Perthshire from Perth to Pitlochry as Day 4 of the Mount to Coast SCOTIA series. Spots limited to 40; all finishers earn a medal and champions take bespoke trophies.

Take on the inaugural MTC Glaistig, a scenic 31.3 mile ultra from Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport with limited slots and a bespoke finisher medal. Expect rugged terrain, mandatory safety kit and a true end to end challenge.

Tackle the MTC Nuckelavee single day 40.1 mile ultra from Edinburgh Airport to Perth on 29 May 2028. With a small field and bespoke medal for finishers, this scenic challenge is perfect for seasoned trail runners seeking a big day out.