Trail Running calendar near Ashington 2025-2026

Tackle the Moors Traverse, an 80 km ultra across the northern edge of the North York Moors finishing at Robin Hood's Bay. Expect rugged moorland, self sufficiency and staffed support points along a classic coast to coast route.

The Dales Traverse is a 55 km ultra along Wainwright's coast to coast from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, climbing the Nine Standards through the Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged scenery, navigation tests and a self sufficient adventurous vibe.

Join the Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 for scenic forest trails around Whinlatter with marked routes and chip timing. Choose 9k or 12k, bring your dog in a suitable harness or run solo; route maps and GPX are available.

The Samaritans Way Trail Run, held at Guisborough Rugby Club in Teesside, is a trail running and walking event supporting the Teesside Samaritans charity. Participants can choose from 10km or 20km distances, either running or walking, with..

Join MindOverMoors The OG on 4 April 2026 for a scenic 10 km trail in the North Yorkshire Moors supporting mental health awareness. Limited to 200 runners with post race treats at the Yorkshire Cycle Hub.

Take on the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger on April 11 2026, with 13, 20 or 35 mile routes through scenic landscapes around Ripon. Expect rolling climbs, historic sights like Fountains Abbey and Hackfall Woods, and a friendly ultra atmosphere.

RunThrough Lake District Trail Running Festival offers 53k and 23k routes around Derwent Water and classic fells for breathtaking lake and summit views. Enjoy live tracking for ultras, chip timed results, a themed medal and a hot meal.

Take on the 35th Allendale Challenge, a 26 mile loop through peat bogs and upland scenery in the North Pennines to raise funds for North of Tyne Mountain Rescue. Rugged climbs, big views and a warm village finish await.

Enjoy a scenic 7.4 mile coastal route from Skinningrove along the Cleveland Way to the Charm Bracelet and back, with dramatic cliff top views and a Saltburn checkpoint. Friendly vibe, finishers medal and snacks await.

Run through the North Pennines AONB at the Stanhope Trail Races, choosing a challenging 10k or half marathon across moorland, woods and burns. Expect rugged trails, great views, finishers treats and a race memento plus wildflower seeds.

Run the Montane Howgills Trail in Sedbergh on 12 April 2026, choosing a 13 or 26 mile route across classic fells and lanes. Friendly atmosphere, bespoke finisher medal and on course support make it a must for trail runners.

Spring in Lakeland is a scenic but demanding 23 to 24 mile route with about 4400 ft of ascent via Loughrigg Tarn, Coniston and Tarn Hows. Strong navigation skills and mountain kit are required.

Run the Charm Bracelet Marathon, a scenic 26.5 mile coastal trail from Redcar to Whitby that winds along cliffs, beaches and the Cleveland Way. Expect varied terrain, sea views and a rewarding finish in historic Whitby.

Run a rugged coastal trail from Redcar Beach to the fishing village of Staithes in the Charm Bracelet Half Marathon. Varied underfoot terrain, sand and cliff paths plus 1,591 ft of ascent promise a scenic, rewarding challenge.

Take on the SilverBackTrails Goathland V Trig Ultra, a scenic 37 mile self navigated challenge through the North York Moors visiting five trig points. Open to solos or pairs with limited places, all finishers receive a memento and hot meal.

Take on the NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40, a classic Lakeland challenge covering 40 miles and about 2500 m of ascent across multiple summits in a figure of eight route. Held 18 April 2026 from Askham Community Centre, it needs solid mountain skill..

Trail Blazer Dam Busters from Heart and Soul Racing offers 10K and Half Marathon routes across rugged Pennine moors from Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Expect epic views and true countryside trail running.

Swainby Sweep is a 7 and 16 mile circular trail race through the wild North York Moors, featuring moorland, forest tracks and sections of the Cleveland Way. Scenic and testing, the event is well supported with checkpoints and feed stations.

Beyond Newcastle starts and finishes at Swing Bridge on the Quayside, offering a scenic 55 km ultra or 25 km trail along the Tyne and Derwent. Riverside and woodland trails, GPX routes, feed stations, chip timing and a finishers medal.

Run the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail for a rare route across an active RAF station with launch platforms and stunning views of the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall. Choose 14 mile or 11 km, earn a medal and support RAF Benevolent Fund.