Darlington
Trail Running Calendar near Darlington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Darlington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 90 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 6 hour 32 minute Time Challenge trail event in Durham along the River Wear with multiple distance options, commemorative Remembrance medals and distance pins.
A 10 mile hilly forest loop at Hamsterley Forest starting and finishing at the Nest Car Park. Chip timed with a finisher medal, water stations every 3 miles and limited entries closing 2 November 2026.
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.
A self-navigated winter challenge of 24 miles from Bainbridge with a 10 hour limit, checkpoints and refreshments, limited to 130 places and currently on a waiting list.
Charity 5K at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park on 22 November 2026, a two lap undulating trail run raising funds for Zoe's Place and NeoAngels.
Social 5 km and 10 km trail runs around the Derwent Valley from Pedalling Squares in Swalwell, with coffee afterward, free parking at Swalwell Bank, no dogs allowed.
An off road obstacle race for dogs and owners at Aske Estate near Richmond, offering 5 km and 10 km courses with many marked obstacles and tie up points.
December 2026
Guisborough Moors is a 12.5 mile 20.1 km fell race on 6 December from Guisborough Sea Cadets Hall with about 792 m ascent and entry on the day.
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 fell race to Chapelfell Top on unmarked, pathless ground that requires off-path navigation experience and extensive, specified kit.
A festive, multi-terrain race of about 7 miles near Loftus on 20 December 2026 with chip timing, a finisher T-shirt, and limited entries.
Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race refreshme..
A multi-terrain 10 km race through Studley parkland and woods in Ripon on 28 December 2026, with limited entries, prize categories and a local charity collection.
A Christmas Shakeout run by DalesRunner in the Northern Yorkshire Dales on 29th December, presented as a marked trail event within their events programme.
January 2027
Trail runs of 5 and 10 miles at Gibside National Trust with live chip timing, canicross welcome, free parking and finishers' medal plus refreshment.
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.
An 8.3 km senior fell race in the North York Moors with 220 m climb, entry on the day and team competition options.