Trail Running calendar near Melrose 2025-2026

The Dalgety Bay 10K is a community-focused running event organized by the Forth Bridges, scheduled for April 27, 2025. The race aims to raise funds for upgrading the Fife Coastal Path and supporting local charities. Limited to 450 participants aged 16 and over, the entry fee is £20, with no day-of e..

The Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series (UTS) offers a range of running events designed for participants of all skill levels, from casual runners to competitive athletes. The series features various distances, including 5K and Half Marathon options, all set on local trails. Each race is fully marked an..

The Valley to Village Trail Race is a scenic 10-mile trail running event that takes place in Northumberland, starting from the picturesque College Valley and finishing in the market village of Wooler. Participants will be transported from Wooler to the starting point in College Valley, where they wi..

The Cockfield Chase Fell Race is a beginner-friendly event organized by Durham Fell Runners, taking place around the historic Cockfield Fell. This unique race features two laps, with the first lap serving as a social run to familiarize participants with the route. The event is designed for runners a..

The Gibside 5K & 10K Trail Runs will take place at the National Trust Gibside Estate in Rowlands Gill, Tyne & Wear, on April 30, 2025. Participants can choose between a 5km route, ideal for beginners aged 11 and up, and a 10km route for those aged 15 and older. The event is Canicross friendly, allow..

The Lord's Seat race, organized by the Keswick Athletic Club, is a charity event featuring an 8km course with a 430m ascent, set in the scenic Lake District. The race takes participants along forest trails and over the summits of Barf and Lord's Seat, making it an excellent opportunity for those tra..

Wainwright's Pennine Journey Ultra is an exciting running event taking place from May 2 to May 4, 2025, featuring a challenging 112-mile solo race, a 52-mile solo race, and a three-person relay option for the 112-mile course. The event starts and finishes at Blanchland, traversing scenic yet rugged..

The Neilston Pad Race, taking place on May 3, 2025, celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Neilston Show with a special edition of the race. This 5.6-mile (9k) trail run features a new route that includes a climb to the summit cairn of the iconic Neilston Pad, offering a mix of road, path, and trai..

The Les Allcorn Trail Run Senior is an exciting multi-terrain running event covering approximately 10 kilometers, set in the picturesque Hulne Park, Alnwick. Scheduled for May 6, 2025, this event is organized with the permission of the Duke of Northumberland. Participants can register as affiliated..

The Dockray Hartside event is a fell running race taking place in the scenic Lake District, England. Scheduled for May 7, 2025, this challenging race covers a distance of 10 km (6.2 miles) with a significant elevation gain of 800 meters (2625 feet). The race starts in Dockray village, outside the Ro..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce event from Caldbeck to Threlkeld offers participants a unique opportunity to explore a section of the route alongside experienced NAV4 tutors and fellow participants. This recce covers a challenging 12-mile stretch, featuring significant elevation changes and varied terrain, incl..

The RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run is a unique running event set in the historic RAF Spadeadam, which served as the test center for the Blue Streak rocket. Participants can choose between a 14-mile or an 11km course that showcases iconic launch platforms, military equipment, and practice target..

The Derwent Reservoir 5k & 10k Trail Runs will take place on May 11, 2025, at Derwent Waterside Park, located on the border of Durham and Northumberland. This event is designed for participants of all fitness levels, featuring scenic routes that include firm trails, footpaths, and some grass and woo..

The Latrigg Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a renowned annual event held since 1973, attracting both seasoned runners and newcomers. This challenging 'up and down' race covers a distance of 3 miles with a significant climb of 950 feet, starting from Fitz Park and ascending to the s..

The Holy Island Marathon, taking place in its 9th year, offers a scenic 26.2-mile route starting from Lower Burnmouth, Scotland. Runners will traverse along the coast through Berwick, Goswick, and Beal, culminating in a challenging finish on the dunes of Lindisfarne. The event emphasizes safety, req..

Infinity24 Kirkoswald is an exciting 24-hour running event taking place in Kirkoswald, Cumbria. Participants can challenge themselves to complete as many 5-kilometer laps as possible within the time frame. The event welcomes individual runners, pairs, and teams of up to eight members.The weekend kic..

The Keswick Mountain Festival will take place in Keswick on Sunday 18 May 2025. You can run 32 miles.

The Northumberland Alnwick Castle Trail is a series of running events taking place on May 18, 2025, at Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or a Junior 2K race, all set in a scenic, traffic-free environment. The courses feature undulating terrain and..

The Latterbarrow Loop will take place in Ennerdale Bridge on Wednesday 21 May 2025.

The Montane Trail Ultra, 20 & 10 Ullswater Way is a scenic running event taking place on May 24, 2025, starting and finishing at Jenkins Field in Glenridding. Participants can choose from three distances: the Ultra at 33.5 miles, which includes the Lowther and Dalemain loops; the Trail 20 at 21.5 mi..