Alston
Trail Running Calendar near Alston 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Alston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 68 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A 6.6 km fell race to Chapelfell Top (703 m) in Weardale run entirely in the dark on unmarked, rough terrain; navigation experience and strict kit rules apply.
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
A 7 kilometres single-lap trail race on undulating off-road terrain around Brampton, Cumbria, with an entry limit, a bespoke finisher medal and free event photographs.
Trail runs of 5 or 10 miles through the 600 acre Gibside National Trust estate with live chip timing, canicross welcome, finishers medal and free on site parking.
March 2027
Community run and walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with a 13 mile out and back route, shorter turn back options, refreshments and family entries.
Approximately 160 km Coast to Coast mountain ultra from Patterdale to The Lion Inn across Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors with a 60 hour cut-off.
April 2027
A 26 miles anti clockwise loop around Allendale, Northumberland, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team to raise funds. The route crosses Hard Rigg, Black Hill and Kilhope Law and returns via Spartylea, The Drag and Ladlewell.
A 55 km ultra along Wainwright’s coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond on 4 April 2027. The event crosses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales with mandatory kit checks, staffed aid stations and a transported finishers bag.
A 40 mile Lake District mountain route with about 10,000 ft of ascent, unmarked navigation, summit crossings and roadside resupply on a high and exposed course.
May 2027
Evening trail runs at Gibside National Trust on 5 May 2027 with 5 km and 10 km options, live chip timing and Canicross friendly.
Three distances around Derwent Reservoir on mixed terrain with chip timing, finisher medal and an on site parking charge.
Trail races around Ullswater with 33.5 miles, 21.5 miles and 10 miles options from Jenkins Field or Pooley Bridge, including feed stations and mandatory kit requirements.
June 2027
Trail runs in Pooley Bridge on 5 June 2027 with 10 km and half marathon routes, chip timing, finisher medal, and support for Patterdale Mountain Rescue.
An evening route within The Yomp weekend in Kirkby Stephen, the La Sportiva Sunset Stroll is one of six events held at Pennine View Park and forms part of a volunteer-run festival that raises funds for local charities.
A three-day mountain running weekend around Kirkby Stephen with six events from a 65k ultra to a family 5k, plus catering, music and camping.