Hexham
Trail Running Calendar near Hexham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Hexham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 76 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.
A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham on 14 February 2027, offering distances from 3 km to 50 km with medals, pins and goody bags.
Trail event at Wallington estate with a timed adult race for runners and their dogs plus a Family Wolfpack Run for children.
A night time 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia on 27 February 2027 across hills, stone paths and forest tracks with a water station at mile 4 and finisher medals.
MapRun navigation score event in Blanchland on 28 Feb 2027 with pre entry and on day fees, minimum age 14 and FRA permit.
March 2027
A new 46 km trail ultra in Kielder with individual and three-person relay options, art installations on course, tracked timing and included race kit.
A 7 hour Time Challenge in Durham on 21 March 2027 with distances from 3 km to 50 km along the River Wear, themed medals, distance pins and goody bag options.
Trail event at Kielder Waterside offering a half marathon, a 10 km and a family dog friendly Wolfpack Run with timed results and goodie bags.
April 2027
A 26 mile charity challenge walk around Allendale, Northumberland on 3 April 2027, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team.
Trail time challenge in Durham raising funds for Save The Rhino, with distances from 3 km to ultra, medals and pins, aid stations and vegan options.
An official backyard ultra at West Benridge Farm with a 4.167 mile loop every hour, a festival-style HQ and special entry offers for recent backyard winners.
A marked 10 km trail around James Steel Park and the River Wear with electronic timing, feed stations, medals and awards across multiple age categories.
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.
A supported mountain trail on the Pennine Way covering about 37 miles from Teesdale to Alston with indoor checkpoints, coach transport and GPS tracking.
Runs around Derwent Reservoir in May offering 5 km, 5 mile and 10 mile routes on firm trails and closed roads, live chip timing, and finisher medals.
A 60km circular trail ultra at Derwent Reservoir, County Durham, passing Slaley Forest, Waskerley Way and moorland, with feed stations, mandatory kit and live chip timing.
A 10 mile trail race around Durham City along the river Wear and through local woods, finishing with a climb to Whinney Hill and a clear view of Durham Cathedral.
Day 1 of the Dun Holm 5 in 5 Days Challenge is a 7 hour, signed trail time event on a Durham riverside loop with themed medals, distance pins and on course aid.