Trail Running calendar near Ashington 2025-2026

Run iconic northern England trails with Charm Bracelet Trail Events offering 104 mile and 50 mile trail ultras. Tough climbs, checkpoints, GPS tracking and finisher swag, plus solo and relay options for the long race.

Harkerside Hustle on 4 October 2026 wraps up DalesRunner's short course trail series with a scenic half marathon across Swaledale moors and village paths. Expect rugged tracks, great views, aid stations and a warm finishers feed.

Tackle the classic Langdale Horseshoe fell race on Sat 10 Oct 2026 in Great Langdale, Lake District. Covering 21 km with about 1450 m of ascent, this tough but scenic race rewards strong hill skills and pre entry is required.

Enjoy a 7 hour timed trail on a generally flat loop along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Choose distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km with aid stations, vegan options, medals and goody bags for finishers.

Tackle a scenic half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. Enjoy woodland and riverside trails, chip timing and a finisher's medal and event T shirt.

Join the Scare Bear Run, a seven hour time challenge along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views. Run or walk from 3 km up to 50 km and earn a Scare Bear themed medal and goody bag.

Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.

Explore the Yorkshire Dales from Grassington in self navigated trail races with 25k and 50k options, offering classic Dales scenery and testing fell navigation. Expect GPX routes, aid stations, a finisher meal and a commemorative UTYD gift.

Run scenic reservoirs and woodland trails around Shotley Bridge with 25 km or 53 km circular options at the Four Reservoirs Ultra. Enjoy aid stations, live chip timing and a finishers top and medal.

Join the Gormire Gamble at Sutton Bank on Sun 18 Oct 2026 for a scenic 9.1 km fell challenge with about 250 m climb across the North York Moors. Part of the Esk Valley Fell Club Lets Run Dave Parry Winter Series, teams welcome.

Tackle a rugged 55 mile loop through Nidderdale past Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks and Scar House Reservoir. Expect technical trails, dramatic scenery and mandatory kit and tracker support from Punk Panther for a classic autumn ultramarathon..

The Endurancelife | North York Moors will take place in Ravenscar on Saturday 24 October 2026.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Tackle Lockton Limping, a scenic fell race across the North York Moors covering 11.2 km with 350 m of climb and sweeping views. Entry is on the day at Lockton Village Hall, perfect for both competitive and social runners.

Run the Dark Skies Run at Wooler beneath Northumberland National Park's starry skies on 31 October 2026. Pick 10 km or Half Marathon routes, fully marked with stocked checkpoints for a challenging, well supported night trail.

Join the Tommy Runs on Sunday 1 November in Seaham for seaside 5 km and 10 km races starting at the Tommy War Memorial statue. A minute of silence will be held before each race and proceeds support Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes.

Run the scenic Derwentwater 10, a 10 miles clockwise loop around Derwent Water near Keswick on 1 Nov 2026. Enjoy an undulating tarmac course with midrace drinks and race day facilities including changing and showers.

Explore the rugged North York Moors with Hardmoors 26.2 in Goathland, offering marathon, half and 10k trail options across scenic, hilly coastal terrain. Routes are unsigned so expect a true navigation challenge and stunning views.

The Saturn Remembrance Run 2026 - North East takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail running event features a timed challenge lasting 6 hours and 32 minutes, allowing participants to run distances..

Experience the Remembrance Run 2026 North East in Durham, a scenic trail around the River Wear with cathedral views and a respectful two minute silence during the timed challenge. Choose laps from 3 km to ultra and earn a finisher medal.