Bellingham
Trail Running Calendar near Bellingham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bellingham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 57 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Forestburn is a short fell race near Rothbury on 9 August 2026. The course is about 5.6 km with 150 m of climb and is held at the Gate Pub as part of the Simonside Country Fair.
Fully off road 10 km trail race at Rock UK, Newcastleton on 15 August 2026 with forest tracks, singletrack, technical downhills and a marked marshalled course.
A club organised event on 20 August 2026 at Whitehills Nature Park offering a flat two lap gravel course with chip timing. Senior and junior races run under UK Athletics rules with age categories and listed entry fees.
An inflatable obstacle course in Newcastle on 22 August 2026 with looped 2.5 km laps and distance options, music zones, on-course hydration and family-friendly facilities.
A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.
A 10 km multi-terrain trail race through Derwent Walk Country Park on 29 August 2026 with chip timing, finisher medals, on-site food and age-category prizes.
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.
Social 5 km and 10 km trail runs around the Derwent Valley with a coffee meetup at the Land Of Oak & Iron Cafe, easy chatty pace, no dogs allowed.
A 50K trail ultra around Wooler in the Cheviot Hills on 19 September 2026, featuring GPS navigation, varied terrain and an 11-hour course limit.
A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.
A 10K trail run at Rising Sun Country Park on 27 September 2026 through grasslands and woodlands, canicross friendly with marshals and live chip timing.
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.
October 2026
Off-road races around Kielder Water on the weekend of 3 to 4 October 2026, including marathon, half, 10K, gravel duathlon and junior races with on-site services.
A roughly 10km trail race in the Derwent Valley with a fully marked and marshalled course through woodland, rocky sections and a stream crossing; entrants must be 18 or over.
A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charity.