Trail Running calendar near Melrose 2025-2026

Take on the Coledale Horseshoe in the Lake District on Sat 28 Mar 2026, a challenging 13.7 km fell race with 1067 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Pre entry only and limited to 400 runners so book early.

Tackle the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond along Wainwright's coast to coast route with about 1,400 m ascent and sweeping Pennine scenery. Embrace a self sufficiency ethos on an unmarked classic route.

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 invites runners to enjoy scenic, undulating trails around Whinlatter Top. Dogs on harnesses are welcome and the event is chip timed with 9 km and 12 km route options.

Enjoy spring trails at Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton on 29 March 2026 with 5 km, 10 km or 15 km options for all abilities. Friendly vibe, scenic views and easy online ticketing make this a great day out for runners and supporters.

Take on a scenic timed 7 hour trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Distances range from 3 km to ultra, with medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan options to keep you going.

Stanhope Trail Races offer 10k and half marathon routes across moorland and woodland, with waterfalls, gravel tracks and stiff climbs. The eco friendly event includes feed stations, post race food and a keepsake mug with wildflower seeds.

Tackle the 35th Allendale Challenge, a tough 26 miles across peat bogs and peaks in the North Pennines to raise funds for the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team. Rugged terrain and big views reward entrants.

RunThrough Lake District Festival in Keswick features scenic 53k and 23k routes past Derwent Water, Scafell Pike and Catbells. Enjoy live tracking for ultras, a themed medal, chip timing, well stocked aid stations and a hot post race meal.

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run in Durham for a scenic choose your distance 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with Cathedral views. Run as many laps as you like, earn a dog themed medal and support local dog rehoming charities.

Take on a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear near Durham, flat signed footpaths with cathedral views. Choose your distance from short loops to ultramarathons, walkers welcome and proceeds support local dog rehoming charities.

Tackle the Grisedale Grind, a steep 4 km Lake District fell race with a testing 480 m ascent that rewards gutsy climbs. Entry on the day for £7 cash, juniors welcome at Revelin Moss opposite Whinlatter Visitor Centre.

Tackle 40 miles of classic Lakeland fells on the NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40, a scenic but rugged April 18 2026 route rising about 2500m and summiting High Street and Helvellyn. Places are limited to 100 so entries open 23 October 2025.

Trail Blazer Dam Busters from Heart and Soul Racing offers 10K and Half Marathon routes across rugged Pennine moors from Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Expect epic views and true countryside trail running.

Beyond Newcastle on 25 April 2026 offers scenic riverside and forest trails from the Swing Bridge with 25km and 55km waymarked routes, chip timed results, feed stations and a finishers' medal. Expect mixed paved and trail surfaces and firm..

Run through Cold War history and sweeping Lake District and Hadrian's Wall views at the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run on 25 April 2026. Choose a 14 mile or 11 km route and support the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Run a scenic 44 mile loop around the Firth of Forth from Helix Park, crossing both Forth bridges and linking coastal paths on a waymarked course. Enter solo or in teams of 2 or 4 for a memorable coastal ultramarathon experience.

Take on the Scone Palace Trail Runs on 26 April 2026 with 5 km and 10 km routes winding through the palace grounds and a lap of Perth Racecourse. Canicross friendly, all finishers get a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and refreshments.

Join the Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series for fully marked 5K and half marathon trail races for all abilities. Enter single races or save with discounted series entry and enjoy a free presentation evening.

Cockfield Chase in County Durham is a friendly 7 km fell race with 160 m of climb, run as a guided first lap and a raced second lap. Ideal for beginners and club runners, entries are available in advance or on the day.