Trail Running calendar near Kelso 2025-2026

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k trail running event held in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants aged 16 and over along with their dogs. The course features natural obstacles, mud, hills, and technical terrain, offering an immersive outdoor experience. Runners can compete individually or as part of a fi..

The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra is a scenic ultra trail running event held in Northumberland, UK. The main 54km race starts near Bamburgh Castle and passes iconic coastal landmarks such as Beadnell Harbour, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster Village, and Warkworth Castle, finishing at Druridge Ba..

Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile endurance running event organized by Greener Miles Running. The Cycle Hub on Newcastle’s Quayside hosts this scenic route, beginning there and weaving from the quayside along the river through industrial areas to country parks and riverside meadows. Emph..

The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs, held in the scenic town of Alnwick, Northumberland, offer two challenging trail distances: a 10km and a half marathon. Both races start and finish outside the iconic Alnwick Castle, famous for its appearances in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. The courses traverse beau..

The Pendulum 2026 is an 11-mile fell-running challenge in the Cheviot Hills, launching from Langleeford at the base of Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot. The loop features a demanding 3,689-foot total climb as competitors ascend both peaks in sequence. The course is well-marked, with a water station at..

Dales Traverse® 2026 is a 55-kilometre ultramarathon running from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Following Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route, the event threads its way from the start at Kirkby Stephen Rugby Club through the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, over the iconic Nine Standar..

Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter takes place in Whinlatter Forest as the Lakeland Paws series' seventh event. The event offers two distances: roughly 9 km with about 380 m of ascent, and 12 km with about 500 m of ascent. Runners traverse forest tracks around Whinlatter Top, described as a runnable..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), subject..

The Allendale Challenge, now in its 35th edition, is a 26-mile challenge walk in Allendale, Northumberland, organized by the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team to raise funds for the charity. The anti-clockwise route starts and finishes at Allendale Village Hall, weaving across peat bogs in the Nort..

Stanhope Trail Races take place in Stanhope, County Durham, starting and finishing at Stanhope Showground. The event offers two main routes: a 10k and a half marathon (about 14.6 miles), with elevation gains around 1,200 ft and 1,887 ft. Runners traverse the North Pennines AONB, featuring open moorl..

Beyond Newcastle is a trail and ultra running event held in Newcastle, starting and finishing at the Swing Bridge on the Quayside. Scheduled for April 25, 2026, it offers two distances: a 25km trail suitable for all levels and a challenging 55km ultra. The routes feature a mix of footpaths, parks, w..

Beecraigs Backyard Ultra takes place at Beecraigs Country Park near Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, marking the host venue’s entry into the global Backyard Ultra family. It’s a relentless test of endurance, pacing, and mental grit rather than speed. Each lap is 4.167 miles (6.7056 km) with aroun..

The Scone Palace Trail Runs, held at the historic Scone Palace near Perth, Scotland, offer 5km and 10km trail running events suitable for all fitness levels. The 10km route features scenic views of the palace grounds and a lap around Perth Racecourse, making it ideal for both beginners and experienc..

The Gibside 5K & 10K Trail Runs take place at the National Trust Gibside Estate in Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear. Set within a stunning 18th-century designed landscape spanning over 600 acres of gardens, woodland, and countryside, the event offers spectacular views and opportunities for wildlife spotti..

The Carlisle City Urban Trail Race is a 10 km running event held in Carlisle, England, starting from The Sands Centre. The course features a mix of on-road and off-road well-established tracks, offering a varied urban trail experience. The race is open to participants aged 15 and older, with a limit..

Lakeland Paws: Dogs @ Dodd Double Header takes place at Dodd Wood, offering a fully marked canicross course with views across Bassenthwaite Lake to the Northern Fells. The first event in the finale weekend of the 4th Lakeland Paws series features two routes: an 8K loop (370m ascent) and a 5K option..

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header is the final event of Lakeland Paws Season 4, held at Whinlatter with routes that traverse forest roads and trails. The event offers two marked options: an 8 km (about 5 miles) loop with around 360 m of ascent to the Seat How summit, and a 5 km (about 3 miles)..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham, part of the Dun Holm Challenge series, is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear with views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a flat, fully signed loop of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), wit..

The Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon & 10K, held in May 2026, is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Whinlatter Forest within the Lake District National Park. The half marathon covers 13.1 miles featuring tough elevation, steep climbs, and fast descents, while the 10K offers a 6.2-mil..

Ultra Scotland 50 is a 56-mile ultramarathon along Scotland’s Southern Upland Way. It begins at St John’s Town of Dalry and finishes at Moffat Rugby Club, with around 400 entrants and a 20-hour cut-off. The route weaves through forests, valleys and mountains and totals about 2,447 meters of ascent,..