Hexham
Trail Running Calendar near Hexham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Hexham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 54 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A night time AS out and back fell race to Chapelfell Top 703 m in Weardale, 6.6 km with 370 m ascent on unmarked rough ground; navigation and off path experience required.
Experience a festive trail run at Barn on the Bay with the Trail Blazer Tinsel Dash featuring a 10k race and a family run in Morpeth.
January 2027
A 7 kilometre undulating trail race in Brampton, Cumbria on 3 January 2027 with a TRA permit pending, finishers receive a medal and free photos.
Five and ten mile trail runs across the 600 acre Gibside National Trust estate with chip timing, medals, free parking, and one dog per runner allowed.
A 10 km trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027, featuring woodland, lakeside and grassland paths through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher's medal.
A 7 hour trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations.
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.
A night time 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia in Cramlington run by headtorch, with varied terrain, a water station, finisher medal and an event village.
March 2027
An 11-mile night trail starting and finishing at Kielder Waterside under gold-tier Dark Sky Park status, with marked checkpoints, mandatory kit and a three hour cut off.
A 46 km ultra around Kielder's Lakeside Way on 20 March with options to run with a dog, walk, or join a team relay.
Enjoy a flexible seven hour trail run along the River Wear in Durham with distances ranging from 3km to ultra marathon and a themed finisher medal.
April 2027
A 26 mile charity challenge walk around Allendale, Northumberland on 3 April 2027, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team.
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 5 km marked trail race around James Steel Park and the River Wear with aid stations, electronic timing, medical cover and a two hour cut off.
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 self navigated mountain trail of about 37 miles on a classic Pennine Way section, linking Bowlees and Alston via Cow Green Reservoir, High Cup Nick and Crossfell; places limited to 100.
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.