Blanchland
Trail Running Calendar near Blanchland 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Blanchland for 2026-2027! We've gathered 67 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Family friendly Halloween run at Thorpe Farm Centre on Sunday 18th October with 5K and 2K options, fancy dress prizes and £2 entry raising funds for UTASS.
Experience an undulating 5 mile trail race in County Durham featuring a mix of woodland tracks, railway paths, and 500ft of elevation.
A themed 5 km Halloween trail at Trimdon Grange Community Centre on 29 October 2026 with costumes encouraged, age limit 12 years, limited free parking, food and prizes.
Test your limits at Newcastle Town Moor in a classic backyard ultra where participants run 4.167 mile laps every hour until only one winner remains.
November 2026
Chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Rising Sun Country Park in Newcastle with medals, hydration stations and course marshals.
A trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances, Remembrance medals and distance pins, aid stations and goody bags.
Timed MapRun navigation event at St John's Chapel with 60, 90, 120 and sometimes 180 minute courses; entry includes a waterproof map and a refreshment.
A seven-mile trail race through the Gibside National Trust estate on 15 November 2026, passing historic landmarks. The event includes water stations, distance markers, baggage storage and live chip timing.
Social trail runs of 5 km and 10 km around the Derwent Valley with post-run coffee at Pedalling Squares Cafe; free parking at Swalwell Bank and no dogs allowed.
December 2026
A 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club with themed medals, a Santa visit, and a fully signed course along the River Wear.
Trail time challenge along the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, themed medal, bobble hat and aid stations.
A night time out and back fell race to Chapelfell Top (703 m) over rough, unmarked ground requiring navigation skills and prior fell experience.
January 2027
A 7 kilometre undulating trail race in Brampton, Cumbria on 3 January 2027, licensed by the Trail Running Association and limited to 250 entrants.
Five and ten mile trail runs at Gibside National Trust with live chip timing, canicross friendly options, on site parking, and finishers receiving a medal and snack.
A 7 hour trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations.