Trail Running calendar near Kelso 2025-2026

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850 on 17 July 2026 in Patterdale, a pure uphill mountain race covering 6 km with 850 m of ascent. Expect steep paths, a runnable ridge finish and a unique recycled paper mache seed bomb finisher medal.

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.

Race on Helvellyn in the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme, 28 km with 2700 m ascent, knife edge ridges, scree and five graded scrambles. Vetted entry guarantees a serious mountain test with GPS tracking, safety team and a post race meal.

Take on the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra, a 57 km mountain race from Patterdale with 3700 m of ascent across exposed ridges like Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. Expect technical terrain, strong safety support, tracking and ITRA points.

Run the classic ridges of St Sunday Crag in the Lake District on 18 July 2026 with 29 km and 2050 m of ascent over technical mountain trails. An approachable entry level sky race with full safety support, timing and post race meal.

Place Fell 15 is a 15 km, 680 m ascent semi technical trail around Ullswater, starting and finishing at King George Playing Field in Patterdale. Expect rugged trails, sweeping views and an eco medal with vegan soup at the finish.

Experience the Northumberlandia 10K on 18 July 2026, a scenic trail through sculpted land and varied terrain with a water station and bespoke finisher medal. Enjoy an event village and a free 1 mile kids fun run with adult entry.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

Scurry to the Sea 2026 is a scenic mixed terrain challenge of just under 12 miles, starting on Allermuir Hill and finishing on Musselburgh harbour beach with a sandy finale. Limited to 275 places and advance entry only, it blends cross coun..

Run a 37 mile loop through the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark from Allendale. Go solo or in a three person relay, self navigate waymarked trails with checkpoints, photos and a keepsake mug.

Tackle scenic trails from Airthrey Castle at the Maverick Ochil Hills Trail, a day of rolling routes through Hermitage Wood and into the Ochil Hills. Distances from 5 km to a 49 km ultra offer challenges for all trail runners.

Take on the Devil Half Marathon, a 13.1 miles trail through the Derwent Valley with 1666 ft of ascent. Finish with photography, music and a finisher T shirt plus cash prizes for top finishers.

Run a challenging 21 km circuit from Lowther Castle through Lakeland fells, including a scenic ford crossing of the River Lowther. Enjoy steep climbs, stunning views and support Eden Valley Hospice on 9 Aug 2026.

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.

Run the private parkland and woodland of Lambton Estate at Lambton Castle Trail Runs on 16 August 2026, with 5, 10 or 15 mile routes for trail lovers. Canicross friendly and chip timed, finishers get a bespoke medal and merch.

CBTE Morland Half Marathon invites you to a scenic trail half in Morland near Penrith, winding through Eden Valley villages, woodlands and rivers. Partly self navigated and friendly to runners and walkers, with a finisher medal and t shirt.

Tidal Trails in South Shields mixes beach and trail running with live music, food and family beach games. Pick an 8km or 2km run, try barefoot sprints or the family relay then unwind in the lively event village.

Join the Keswick Sports Fell Race in the Lake District on Sun 16 Aug 2026 for a punchy 3 mile, 290 m climb course from Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. Entry on the day and juniors welcome with big prizes for record breakers.

Tackle a brand new fell race on Wed 19 Aug 2026 in Bannerdale, Lake District, starting and finishing above the White Horse Inn at Threlkheld. The short yet fierce 6.3 km route climbs 882 m and entry is on the day only at the pub for £5, reg..

The Gateshead Trail 10k is a scenic, traffic-free 10-kilometre trail race in Swalwell, Gateshead, weaving through the Derwent Walk Country Park. The fast course features wide paths, only a few inclines, and a double-loop at the top, keeping..