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.
August 2026
Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.
A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.
Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.
September 2026
An eight hour trail loop challenge on 4.366 mile laps around Borders Forest Park, using electronic wristbands to record laps; registration for this edition is closed.
A traditional fell race from Glenridding with manned checkpoints on Catstye Cam, Helvellyn and St Sunday Crag and compulsory navigation and kit requirements.
Fully tracked 26.4 miles fell marathon around five Wainwright summits near Caldbeck, 5,875 ft ascent and a 12 hour cut off; walkers welcome, entrants must be 18 or older.
A category AL fell race of about 36 km and 2200 m ascent around the higher Northern Fells, starting and finishing in Hesket Newmarket with summit checkpoints.
A 10.5-mile fell race in Upper Teesdale with about 1800 ft ascent, starting at Low Way Farm and including a free chip butty for finishers.
A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.
Lake District Mountain Trial on 13 September 2026, three course options with navigation demands; map, food and dibber hire are included.
An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food are provide..
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 running at Hamsterley Forest with 5K, 10K and half marathon routes on well marked, undulating forest trails with marshal support and chip timing.
A 10 km fell race around Orton with 258 m of climb, held at Orton C of E Primary School, including team entries and junior races.
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 with a 6.706 km loop every hour, runnable trails and Lake District views, with camping and self supported aid on site.
A four-leg fell running relay across the Lake District Fells with teams of eight, limited to seventy teams and held on the first Saturday in October.