Morpeth
Trail Running Calendar near Morpeth 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Morpeth for 2026-2027! We've gathered 73 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
An all-women day at Mounthooly Bunkhouse combining talks, kit review and a community run of about three hours on the Cheviot tops, with kit loans available.
Experience an undulating 5 mile trail race in County Durham featuring a mix of woodland tracks, railway paths, and 500ft of elevation.
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.
Test your limits at Newcastle Town Moor in a classic backyard ultra where participants run 4.167 mile laps every hour until only one winner remains.
November 2026
Chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Rising Sun Country Park in Newcastle with medals, hydration stations and course marshals.
A trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances, Remembrance medals and distance pins, aid stations and goody bags.
Trail marathon and half marathon around Wooler in Northumberland National Park with marked routes, checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and prizes by age category.
A seven-mile trail race through the Gibside National Trust estate on 15 November 2026, passing historic landmarks. The event includes water stations, distance markers, baggage storage and live chip timing.
Social trail runs of 5 km and 10 km around the Derwent Valley with post-run coffee at Pedalling Squares Cafe; free parking at Swalwell Bank and no dogs allowed.
December 2026
A winter ultra of about 55 miles around the Cheviot hills from Ingram, Northumberland, with GPS tracking, camping options and a 24 hour time limit.
A 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club with themed medals, a Santa visit, and a fully signed course along the River Wear.
Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.
Trail time challenge along the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, themed medal, bobble hat and aid stations.
A flat two lap trail race of 5 kilometres in Ashington Community Woods with goody bags, prizes and local charity support.
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.