Alston
Trail Running Calendar near Alston 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Alston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 65 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Trail running in Glenridding with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes on marked trails around Ullswater and the foothills of Helvellyn.
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
Scenic trail running on Ullswater's eastern shore with boat sailings when possible, marked 10 km and 14 km courses, compulsory kit and an event village with local traders.
Timed MapRun navigation event at St John's Chapel with 60, 90, 120 and sometimes 180 minute courses; entry includes a waterproof map and a refreshment.
A seven-mile trail race through the Gibside National Trust estate on 15 November 2026, passing historic landmarks. The event includes water stations, distance markers, baggage storage and live chip timing.
December 2026
A 9 km fell race in York. Dales on 5 December 2026 with 450 m ascent, on-the-day entry for £10 includes soup and a roll and registration at the Fat Lamb Country Inn.
A night-time fell race to Chapelfell Top in Weardale over rough, unmarked terrain; 6.6 km with 370 m ascent and strict navigation and kit requirements.
A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint support.
January 2027
Junior trail race in Brampton, Cumbria on 3 January 2027 for 9 to 15 year olds, 2.9 kilometres on an undulating trail with medals, photos and age category prizes.
Trail runs of 5 and 10 miles at Gibside National Trust with live chip timing, canicross welcome, free parking and finishers' medal plus refreshment.
February 2027
MapRun navigation score event in Blanchland on 28 Feb 2027 with pre entry and on day fees, minimum age 14 and FRA permit.
March 2027
30 miles fully tracked trail ultra in Cumbria with 3000 ft ascent, mixed off road terrain, four checkpoints and a 12 hour cutoff, starting and finishing at Morland Village Hall.
An out and back 13 mile run and walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with shorter turnback options, trail terrain, marshals and post-event refreshments.
Carrock Fell is a 9 km fell race in the Lake District on 7 March 2027 with 500 m ascent, permit coverage and day entry only for participants aged 18 and over.
A roughly 160 kilometre coast to coast mountain ultra from Patterdale to The Lion Inn with checkpoints, live tracking and a 62 hour cut off.
A new 46 km trail ultra in Kielder with individual and three-person relay options, art installations on course, tracked timing and included race kit.