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.
June 2027
A community 5K run through Stenkrith Park and over the Millennium Bridge in Kirkby Stephen on 13 June 2027. The event includes a warm up at Basecamp, food and music and donates proceeds to the Northern Viaduct Trust.
A mud-based obstacle race in Walton offering 10 miles, 10 km, 5 km and a junior 4 km course with 20 obstacles, event village and on-site facilities.
A short fell race in Patterdale on 27 Jun 2027, covering 2.4 km with 300 m climb and included in the Ullswater Country Fair.
July 2027
Trail running in Teesdale from Barnard Castle with marked 3.5, 9 and 15 mile courses, aid stations, marshals and a five hour cut off time.
A 9 km fell race near Stanhope, Co Durham on 6 July 2027 with about 300 m of ascent; entry on the day for £5 and teams of three for men and women are allowed.
Uphill only race of 6 km with about 850 m ascent from Patterdale to the Swirral Edge trig point via Red Tarn Basin and the Hole in the Wall.
Marked mountain ultra in the Lake District covering 57 km with 3700 m ascent, technical ridge running on Striding and Swirral Edges, no vetting required.
A 28 km, 2700 m ascent skyrace on Helvellyn near Patterdale with five graded scrambles and strict vetting for rock-climbing and scrambling skills.
Classic Lake District sky race on 17 July 2027, 29 km with 2050 m ascent around St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells with marked trails and staffed checkpoints.
A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.
August 2027
A 37 mile loop in the North Pennines AONB with 4,800 ft ascent, self navigating route, checkpoints, a three-person relay option and eco-friendly event extras.
Trail half marathon around Morland in the Eden Valley, mostly off-road with 1330 ft of ascent, partial self-navigation, checkpoint refreshments and a finisher medal.
A 6.5 km Lake District fell race with 808 m ascent, on day entry for £5, teams allowed and a UK Athletics permit.
A 6.4 km fell race at Bellingham Showfield with 183 m ascent, held during the country show and open to runners aged 16 and over with entry on the day.
September 2027
A circular fell marathon from Caldbeck of about 26.4 miles visiting five Wainwright summits, with checkpoints, a finishers medal and post race refreshments.
October 2027
A MapRun Navigation Score at St John's Chapel on 9 Oct 2027 with pre entry and on the day options, minimum age 14 and event Permit plus UK Athletics insurance.
July 2029
A single day 38 mile ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, the MTC Boggart is Day 1 of the thirteen day MTC ALBION series. Entries are limited and the event enforces a minimum 4.0 mph average with a specified mandatory kit list.