Events in the Cheviots

31 October 2026

Dark Skies Run @ Wooler

Night-time trail race series (10k, Half Marathon, and Marathon options) starting from Wooler Hostel and taking runners through the dark skies area of Northumberland National Park. Visit website →

14 November 2026

Wooler Trail Events (Marathon & Half Marathon)

Challenging trail marathon and half marathon events based at Wooler Youth Hostel, taking runners through the scenic trails and fells of Northumberland National Park. Visit website →

5 December 2026

Cheviot Goat Winter Ultra

A demanding 55-mile (88.5 km) winter ultra with roughly 9,500 ft of elevation gain across deep peat bogs, tussock, heather, and open moorland in the Breamish Valley. Visit website →

10 January 2027

Montane Winter Spine Race (Challenger North)

A 160-mile non-stop extreme winter expedition race along the northern section of the Pennine Way across the high Cheviot ridge, finishing at Kirk Yetholm. Visit website →

21 March 2027

Brough Law Fell Race

Classic short fell race climbing the steep, grassy slopes of the Brough Law Iron Age hillfort in the Breamish Valley. Visit website →

24 April 2027

Haltwhistle Walking Festival

Popular multi-day walking festival featuring guided treks ranging from 5 to 20 miles across Hadrian's Wall and Northumberland National Park. Visit website →

26 June 2027

Coquet Valley Challenge Walk

Guided endurance walking challenge exploring the iconic Simonside Hills and Coquet Valley with panoramic views across Northumberland National Park. Visit website →