Trail Running calendar near Durham 2026-2027

A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.

A 55 km ultra along Wainwright’s coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond on 4 April 2027. The event crosses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales with mandatory kit checks, staffed aid stations and a transported finishers bag.

Trail running in Whinlatter forest on 4 April 2027 with two runnable courses of about 9 km and 12 km on wide forest tracks. Timed and marked routes allow dogs on suitable harnesses and borrowing kit is available.

An 80 km ultra along Wainwright’s coast to coast route across the North York Moors with mandatory kit checks, GPX navigation and staffed aid stations offering food, drink and medical support.

Trail runs at Bramham Park in April 2027 offer 5km, 10km and a Half Marathon across estate woodland. The event allows one controlled dog per runner and uses live chip timing for results.

An official backyard ultra at West Benridge Farm featuring a repeating 4.167 mile loop completed each hour, plus a festival-style HQ with DJs, food and coffee as the race continues until one Last Standing remains.

Trail event along the Cleveland Way from Skinningrove to the Charm Bracelet sculpture and Saltburn. The route is 7.4 miles with 890 ft elevation, welcomes runners and walkers aged over 15, and includes a medal plus checkpoint snacks.

Trail running in Hawkshead with marked 10 km and 16 km routes, scenic Lake District views and the steep Coffin Trail climb. Courses are marshalled with water stations, event village facilities and category prizes for eligible starters.

A trail running festival in Keswick on 10 April 2027 with two routes, 53k and 23k, across classic Lake District terrain. The event is TRA licensed and includes live ultra tracking, chip timing, photos and a themed medal.

Trail event from Skipton with 13, 20 and 34 mile options along sections of the Dales High Way, River Aire Ultra and Pennine Way. The ultramarathon visits Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar and carries ITRA and UTMB points.

A coastal trail half marathon from Redcar to Staithes covering 14.35 miles with varied terrain, 1591 ft of ascent and a five hour limit. Two aid stations, a finishers medal and category trophies are provided.

A coastal trail marathon from Redcar to Whitby following the England Coast Path and Cleveland Way. The 26.57 mile route includes sand, cliffs and 3,263 ft of ascent, with four aid stations, marshaled checkpoints and a GPX route available.

A self-navigated circa 37-mile challenge from Goathland in the North York Moors visiting five Triangulation Pillars. Enter solo or as a pair; entrants must be self-supported, carry required kit, and complete the course within 15 hours.

A new 10km trail run around Bamburgh Castle and the beach on the Northumberland coast. The Saturday event features live chip timing, allows one dog per runner, and includes finisher medals and on-site parking.

A circular trail ultramarathon of 52 km through the Yorkshire Wolds, starting and finishing at Field House Camping & Coffee Barn near Tibthorpe. The event includes live GPS tracking, four indoor checkpoints and a 12 hour cut-off.

Flat canal side out and back runs from Granary Wharf along the Leeds Liverpool Canal, offered in 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances. Routes are traffic free, marshalled, with regular feed stations and finisher medals.

A community charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £3 per person. Parking is at the station and a free train service is provided for runners and spectators.

Beyond Newcastle runs from the Quayside in Newcastle offering fully supported 55 km and 25 km trail routes that follow the Tyne and Derwent rivers with marshals, feed stations and live chip timing. Finishers receive a medal and merchandise.

Forest canicross in Dodd Wood with fully marked routes and views across Bassenthwaite Lake. Choose an 8K with 370 m ascent or a 5K with 210 m ascent. Chip timed and harnesses available to borrow.

An annual fell race across the Three Peaks area with main, relay and junior events. Relay teams of six cover three defined legs; the event is part of the World Mountain Running Ranking and is a UTMB Index race.