Alston
Trail Running Calendar near Alston 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Alston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 59 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.
Trail half marathon and 10K through Hamsterley Forest in County Durham in September 2026 with chip timing, marshals, photos and a themed medal.
A 10 km fell race around Orton with 258 m of ascent, held at Orton C of E Primary School on 26 September 2026, with junior races and team entries.
A 5k canicross and family event in Northumberland on 27 September 2026 featuring obstacles, mud and returning paddleboards. Timed and way marked, entries include a wooden medal, photos and treats for human and dog.
A Lake District fell race on 27 September 2026 covering 18.5 km with 1450 m climb from Fornside Farm over Helvellyn and the Dodds.
October 2026
Two fully tracked long-distance trail ultras in northern England offering 50 and 104 mile routes with checkpoint support and GPS tracking.
A Backyard Ultra in Cumbria in early October 2026 on a runnable 4.167 miles / 6.706 km loop every hour, with camping included and minimal event support.
A four leg fell running relay across the Lake District Fells, run by eight person teams with navigation demands and a strict 70 team entry limit each October weekend.
A weekend of off-road races at Kielder Forest Park, featuring a marathon around Kielder Water plus a half marathon, 10K, gravel duathlon and junior races.
A 10km off road trail race in the Derwent Valley on 4 October 2026, with a marked marshalled route, about 256 m ascent, water stations and entries via SiEntries or on the day.
A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park following sections of Hadrian's Wall with chip timing and shuttle transport.
Family friendly Halloween run at Thorpe Farm Centre on Sunday 18th October with 5K and 2K options, fancy dress prizes and £2 entry raising funds for UTASS.
Experience an undulating 5 mile trail race in County Durham featuring a mix of woodland tracks, railway paths, and 500ft of elevation.
Trail races in Glenridding around Helvellyn offering 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes on marked trails with views of Ullswater and the surrounding fells.
A waymarked lakeside event around Ullswater offering a 20 mile low level route or a 24 mile Challenge with higher fell sections, staffed checkpoints and a written route description for participants.
November 2026
Trail races of 10 km and 14 km around Ullswater from Glenridding with limited boat sailings to the start, marked courses, compulsory kit and an on site event village.
Run Like a Haggis MapRun Navigation in St John's Chapel on 8 November 2026 is a MapRun navigation event at Barrington Hall in the North Pennines. Entry is available by pre entry or on the day and the event has FRA permit and insurance.