Darlington
Trail Running Calendar near Darlington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Darlington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 75 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 10 km trail race inside the enclosed Kiplin Hall estate near Richmond, with a marked route through gardens, woodland, grassland and lakeside paths.
A 7 hour Time Challenge on the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, Scare Bear themed medals and distance pins, signed trail laps and aid tables offering drinks and snacks including vegan options.
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.
A 9 km FRA BS fell race with 250 m climb at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, the second counter in the Dave Parry / Lets Run Winter Fell Race Series, navigation required.
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.
Obstacle-course races at Aske estate offering 5 km and 10 km routes with marked obstacles and options for owners to run with their dogs.
A Halloween themed 5 km trail at Trimdon with costumed characters, participant soup and prizes, for ages 12 and over and licensed under UK Athletics.
Night trail race at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre on 31 October 2026 over 7 miles with a marked route, mandatory kit requirements and a three hour time limit.
November 2026
37th Kilburn Kanter is a 24 mile challenge walk with 3,500 ft of ascent across the Hambleton Hills on 7 November 2026, featuring checkpoints and a 10 hour limit.
A 24 hour trail event near Yarm where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour for up to 24 hours, limited to 100 places and raising funds for Everymancan.
A trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances, Remembrance medals and distance pins, aid stations and goody bags.
Run Like a Haggis MapRun Navigation in St John's Chapel on 8 November 2026 is a MapRun navigation event at Barrington Hall in the North Pennines. Entry is available by pre entry or on the day and the event has FRA permit and insurance.
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, required winter kit, checkpoints with some refreshments and a finish meal.
Charity 5 kilometre trail run at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park raising funds for Zoe's Place and NeoAngels on a two lap undulating course.