Trail Running calendar near Selkirk 2026-2027

A scenic, approximately 12 km multi-terrain trail around Whitley Bay, featuring beach running, clifftops, coastal paths and woodland trails, finishing at Churchill Playing Fields with refreshments and a buff instead of a medal.

An AS-category fell race by Keswick Athletic Club in the Lake District, covering 7.2 km with 543 m of ascent to Causey Pike. The route includes marked summit sections and three marshal points, and full FRA kit plus a base layer is mandatory..

Trail races starting and finishing outside Alnwick Castle with 10km and half marathon routes through Hulne Park, Priory and castle grounds. Live chip timing, free parking and a donation from entries support NE Youth.

A Category AS fell race near Ingram, covering 8 km / 5 miles with significant ascent, held at Bulby’s Wood car park. Entry is on the day only for £5 and the event is part of the North East Fell Running Championship.

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

A timed fell race from Langleeford that visits Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot over an 11 mile route with about 3689 ft of ascent. The event includes a GPX route file, a halfway water station and mountain rescue support.

A 20 kilometres circular trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria, set within high fell scenery. The fully marked undulating route mixes lakeshore paths, rocky and grassy tracks and woodland singletrack.

A 300 km self supported ultra race across northern England from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, crossing three National Parks with about 6,500 m of ascent. Entries for the 2026 edition are full.

Lakes Traverse 2026 is an epic 100 km ultra across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap, following Wainwrights Coast to Coast and sweeping through Ennerdale, Borrowdale and Haweswater. Take on the challenge on 28 to 29 March 2026.

Trail runs in Grasmere, Lake District, offering 5 km and 10 km routes that pass Grasmere Water and Rydal Water. The event is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing, and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

A community run and walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with a full distance of 13 miles, sign posted route, two refreshment stations and post event tea and tray bake. Options allow shorter turns at support points for walkers and slower..

A medium-length BM fell race near Frosterley covering about 10.5 km with 380 m ascent on an unmarked route that requires map and compass. Entry is limited to 50 runners and full FRA kit is required.

A pre-entry fell race in the Lake District, the Coledale Horseshoe covers 13.7 km with 1067 m of ascent, requires full FRA kit, is non-GPS classified, and offers a £100 prize for a new course record.

Join Margisons Miles, a 6 hour charity loop at Community Woods, Ashington, where runners cover as much or as little as they like to support Wansbeck Valley Food Bank and Friends of the Woods. Sweets, water and proceeds support charities.

A 55 km ultra on Wainwright’s coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, crossing the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. The event emphasises self-sufficiency, mandatory kit checks, mapped GPX support and staffed aid stations.

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.

A forest trail event on Sunday 29 March 2026 around Whinlatter Top with two route options, chip timing and marked courses. Dogs may run with suitable harnesses and borrowable kit is available.

A multi-distance running event at Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton on 29 March 2026, organised by Up and Running Events, offering 6 km, 10 km and 16 km options with tickets available.

Run a scenic multi lap trail along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral at Fraggle Run North. Choose distances from 3 km to 50 km or tackle the flexible 7 hour Time Challenge and enjoy on course aid and finisher goodies.

Classic Lake District fell run from New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, a sharp 3.5 mile course with 2100 ft of climbing over rough rock and moor. Day entries welcome; bring map, compass and waterproofs for this high country test.