Alnwick
Trail Running Calendar near Alnwick 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Alnwick for 2026-2027! We've gathered 40 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
An all-women day at Mounthooly Bunkhouse combining talks, kit review and a community run of about three hours on the Cheviot tops, with kit loans available.
Trail Outlaws stages Dark Skies Run @ Wooler in Northumberland with fully marked trails, stocked check points and options for a Trail 10k or a Half Marathon. Entry fees shown range from £25 to £36.
November 2026
Park races at Rising Sun Country Park in Newcastle offering 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, marshals, hydration and goody bags.
Trail marathon and half marathon around Wooler in Northumberland National Park with marked routes, checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and prizes by age category.
December 2026
A winter 55 mile ultra around the Cheviot hills from Ingram Village Hall, licensed by the Trail Running Association, with GPS trackers and a 24 hour time limit.
Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.
A flat two lap trail race of 5 kilometres in Ashington Community Woods with goody bags, prizes and local charity support.
Experience a festive trail run at Barn on the Bay with the Trail Blazer Tinsel Dash featuring a 10k race and a family run in Morpeth.
January 2027
An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.
A 10 km trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027, featuring woodland, lakeside and grassland paths through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher's medal.
Coastal trail event at Druridge Bay Country Park with 5km, 10km and half marathon options, canicross friendly, live chip timing and a finisher medal.
February 2027
Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.
A roughly 10-mile point-to-point coastal trail run on 7 February 2027 from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, with chip timing, an aid station, bag drop and allowance for one controlled dog per runner.
Coastal trail event in Bamburgh on 20 February 2027 with 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra on sand and dunes, fully marked with electronic timing.
Trail races of 10km and Half Marathon route around Alnwick Castle and Hulne Park with chip timing and proceeds supporting NE Youth.
A night time 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia in Cramlington run by headtorch, with varied terrain, a water station, finisher medal and an event village.
A 13.5 mile off road trail walk across three hill forts in Northumberland National Park, with almost 3000 feet of ascent, marked course, checkpoints and a nine hour time limit.
March 2027