New Alston
Trail Running Calendar near New Alston 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near New Alston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 42 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 10.5-mile fell race in Upper Teesdale with about 1800 ft ascent, starting at Low Way Farm and including a free chip butty for finishers.
A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.
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.
Trail running at Hamsterley Forest with 5K, 10K and half marathon routes on well marked, undulating forest trails with marshal support and chip timing.
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
Two fully tracked long-distance trail ultras in northern England offering 50 and 104 mile routes with checkpoint support and GPS tracking.
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 series of fully marked and marshalled trail races from 5K to half marathon, organised by Trail Outlaws with series discounts and prizes for race winners.
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 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 backyard ultra on Newcastle's Town Moor where runners repeat 4.167 mile laps each hour until one runner remains, with checkpoints at 100 and 200 miles.