Darlington
Trail Running Calendar near Darlington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Darlington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 81 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Tackle Roseberry Topping on Wed 26 Aug 2026 in this classic short fell race hosted from Newton under Roseberry. Expect a punchy 2.3 km course with big climb and great views, junior entries welcome and on the day entry available.
A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.
Tackle the Tripsdale Trot on 29 August 2026 at the Bilsdale Show in Chop Gate. This 5.5 mile fell race through the North York Moors climbs 1437 ft and has a junior fun race alongside. Entry is on the day.
Trail marathon, half marathon and 10k around Roseberry on the North York Moors with self navigation, compulsory kit and set time limits.
A 7-hour Time Challenge on a signed trail loop beside the River Wear in Durham, offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals and pins, goody bags and aid stations with vegan options.
A short fell race near Reeth to Fremington Edge, about 3.2 km with 220 m ascent, featuring junior and senior categories and an Under-9 race added in 2024.
September 2026
Muker Show Fell Race is a short fell course that crosses a river and climbs to Fremington Edge, about 2.25 km with 170 m of climb. It includes youth categories, has no Under 9s class and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.
A 5 km trail run at HMP Kirklevington Grange on 3 September 2026 with a minimum age of 12, on-course cake, parking and race plus series prizes.
Social 5 km and 10 km trail runs around the Derwent Valley with a coffee meetup at the Land Of Oak & Iron Cafe, easy chatty pace, no dogs allowed.
A 10.5-mile fell race in Upper Teesdale with about 1800 ft ascent, starting at Low Way Farm and including a free chip butty for finishers.
A 63 mile coastal ultramarathon on the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey, with manned checkpoints, mandatory kit and an 18 hour time limit.
A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.
Trail running at Raby Castle on 20 September 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and Half Marathon routes through parkland with possible deer sightings.
Trail running at Hamsterley Forest with 5K, 10K and half marathon routes on well marked, undulating forest trails with marshal support and chip timing.
A flexible 7 hour time challenge at Herrington Country Park on 20 September 2026 with distances from 3 km to 50 km and a rubber duck themed medal for finishers.
Two charity trail runs in Eaglescliffe along parts of the original S&DR route, with 10 miles and 5 miles options and proceeds to Great North Air Ambulance and MND.
PARAS'10 Catterick on 26 September 2026 is a 10 mile multi terrain endurance event at Catterick Garrison. It includes a 10 mile bergen category, a canicross option, and supports the charity SUPPORT OUR PARAS.
October 2026
A 35 mile circular ultra around Studley Roger in North Yorkshire with solo and relay options, varied terrain, four checkpoints and a finish through Studley Royal deer park.
A 35 miles circular trail run from Studley Roger through Nidderdale AONB, with four staffed checkpoints, a 10 hour time limit, and relay teams of five covering five legs. Finishers receive a medal and a T-shirt.
A roughly 21.7 km trail half marathon around Harkerside and Apedale in Swaledale, featuring moorland trods, mandatory kit and a 200 runner limit.