Bellingham
Trail Running Calendar near Bellingham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bellingham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 58 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A scenic, traffic-free 10 km trail race through Derwent Walk Country Park on 29 August 2026, open to runners aged 15 and over with a start-finish village and finisher medal.
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 on 19 September 2026 around the Cheviot Hills near Wooler, with GPS navigation, two aid stations, medical cover and an 11 hour cutoff.
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.
Charity trail run and walk in Ingram Valley on 20 September 2026, featuring an approximately 9 km circular course to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease.
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
An off-road marathon around Kielder Water in Northumberland, staged alongside a half, 10K, gravel duathlon and junior races over a weekend in 2026.
A marked, off road 10 km trail race in Derwent Valley on 4 October 2026 with about 256 m ascent, water stations and registration at Dipton Jubilee Centre.
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.
A one day all women gathering at Mounthooly Bunkhouse featuring talks, kit review and a community run across the Cheviots with required hill kit and loan options.
A five mile trail race with 500 ft elevation through Hellhole Wood and local woodlands, organised by Derwentside A.C. at Shield Row School on 18 October 2026.
A 38 mile trail ultramarathon with a relay option held in association with the Jedburgh Running Festival. The event on 24 October 2026 is presented as LGBTIQ+ and nonbinary friendly, with entries opening 1 March 2026 at 8pm.
Trail Outlaws stages Dark Skies Run @ Wooler in Northumberland with fully marked trails, stocked check points and options for a Trail 10k or a Half Marathon. Entry fees shown range from £25 to £36.