Articles

Belgian Ultrarunner Karel Sabbe's Record-Breaking Pacific Crest Trail Run Showcased in New YouTube Documentary

Explore Karel Sabbe's record-breaking Pacific Crest Trail run in a riveting documentary. Jour..

Trail Running: How it Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Trail running is an effective way to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve physical and mental he..

Trail Running vs. Road Running: Which One Is Right For You?

When it comes to running, there are two primary options to choose from: trail running and road..

Heart and Soul Fest

Name: Heart and Soul Fest
Start: 2026-07-31
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Hadston

Hadston, United Kingdom • 31-1 Jul-Aug 2026

Heart and Soul Fest

Heart and Soul Fest is scheduled for 31 July to 1 August 2026 at Druridge Bay Country Park in Morpeth, NE61 5BX. The event uses a planned 4 km loop that will be clearly marked and marshalled.

The event is time based rather than distance based. Participants can take part in 12 hour or 24 hour formats, running, jogging, or walking as far as they wish. Entries are possible as solo runners, in pairs, or in teams of up to 12. Competitors may run together or use relay-style rotation; overall winners are those who complete the most combined laps.

The festival includes an outdoor Hybrid Games element powered by Process Driven Fitness and sponsored by WOD POWDERS. This part of the event brings strength, endurance, and skill based activities outdoors and is offered for solo and paired competitors, with open and pro categories noted.

The event also features family friendly entertainment in a main arena. Provisions on site include live music, local food vendors, and a licensed bar. The schedule includes evening programming described as an afterparty with headline acts to be announced. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Hadston

Race information

Website

Hybrid Games

Heartbreak Lake 24 Hours

Heartbreak Lake 4 Hours

Heartbreak Lake 12 Hours

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Thursday Jul 16

The Captain Callcott Canter

Blaydon

An evening team relay at Derwenthaugh Country Park on 16 July, run by Derwent Valley Running Club. Teams of three, age 16 plus, must include at least one male and one female; entry is £18 per team and parking is limited.

Saturday Jul 18

The Northumberlandia 10k Trail Race

Cramlington

1 mi

10 km

A 10K trail race at Northumberlandia on 18 July 2026 using the landform and surrounding countryside, with a one mile children's fun run, a water station, bespoke finisher medals and an event village with café and stalls.

Tuesday Jul 21

Fell Em Doon 5 Miler

Ashington

5 mi

A flat, two lap five mile trail race in Ashington on 21 July 2026 with an entry limit of 125, affiliated and unaffiliated pricing, prizes and finisher gifts.

Sunday Jul 26

Northumberland Coastal Run

Beadnell

14 mi

A marshalled, approximately 14 mile coastal race from Beadnell Harbour to Alnmouth Estuary on 26 July 2026 with a three hour 30 minute cut-off and a 1000-runner limit. Bus transfers and T-shirt options must be booked by 14 June 2026.