Rothbury
Trail Running Calendar near Rothbury 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rothbury for 2026-2027! We've gathered 55 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
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.
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
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.
An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.
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.
Beach trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park on the Northumberland coast with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options, chip timing, canicross and finishers' medals.
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 roughly 10-mile point-to-point coastal trail run on 7 February 2027 from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, with chip timing, an aid station, bag drop and allowance for one controlled dog per runner.
Coastal trail event in Bamburgh on 20 February 2027 with 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra on sand and dunes, fully marked with electronic timing.
10 km and half marathon trail runs around Alnwick Castle with routes through Hulne Park and castle grounds, supporting NE Youth charity.
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.
Brough Law is a race with site pages for course and location, an entry form, and published results including a 2026 results PDF; the site also lists previous winners and provides local area information.
An 11 mile fell race from Langleeford that summits Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot, totaling 3,689 ft of climb and limited to 200 runners.
April 2027
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 new 10km trail run around Bamburgh Castle and the beach on the Northumberland coast with live chip timing, canicross welcome and on-site parking.