Trail Running calendar near Gateshead 2025-2026

The Hadrians Wall Half Marathon is a challenging 13.5-mile trail event set in historic and scenic surroundings near Hexham, UK. Starting at the World Heritage site of Housesteads Roman Fort, the route follows the Hadrian’s Wall trail for six miles before descending through woodland and along the Tyn..

The Withins Skyline is a challenging fell race organized by Wharfedale Harriers, held in the scenic Penistone Hill Country Park area. The course covers 6.2 miles with an 820-foot ascent, starting at the cricket pitch near Penistone Hill and looping through notable landmarks such as The Stoop, Top Wi..

Runner Retreats Lake District October 2025 offers a luxury running retreat in the stunning natural setting of the Lake District, based at the Glaramara Hotel in Seatoller, Keswick. Designed for runners of all abilities, the retreat features guided runs ranging from 10 to 25 km (6.2 to 15.6 miles) on..

The Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is a challenging trail running event held in Skipton, UK, on October 18, 2025. Starting from Skipton Auction Mart, the race explores the stunning Yorkshire Dales, passing through scenic locations such as Gargrave, Malham, Malham Tarn, Arncliffe, Starbotton, Kettlewell,..

The Chopwell Moon Runner is a unique 10k head torch trail race held in Chopwell Woodland Park, Gateshead. Set in a 360-hectare mixed woodland, the night-time run offers a magical atmosphere with moonlight filtering through trees and wildlife sightings like deer and owls. The course features a mix of..

The Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD) is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing in Grassington. It offers multiple distances: 100K, 50K, 25K, and a new 100K relay option. The course features stunning landscapes including Malham Tarn, Buckden Pike..

The Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run, held in Shotley Bridge near Consett, County Durham, offers two distances: a challenging 53km ultra and a new 25km trail run. The scenic circular 53km route passes four reservoirs—Waskerley, Smiddy Shaw, Hisehope, and Derwent—traversing moorlands, woodlands, and f..

The Dale Head Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a challenging 7.8 km (4.8 miles) event with a climb of 675 meters (2215 feet) held in Borrowdale, starting at the Rosthwaite Institute. Part of the traditional Borrowdale Shepherds Meet show, the race features a steep, rocky ascent to t..

The Dalemain 10km Trail Run is a scenic two-lap race held around the Dalemain Mansion Estate in Penrith, UK. Open to runners aged 15 and over, the event offers a well-marked and marshalled trail course with free parking and facilities at the venue. In addition to the main 10km race, there is a 3.3km..

The Jedburgh Three Peaks Races feature a 38-mile trail ultramarathon and a relay race, both set in the scenic surroundings of Jedburgh. The ultramarathon is designed for individual runners, while the relay race allows teams of four to tackle different segments of the course. The event promotes inclu..

Endurancelife's North York Moors event offers trail running races fully set within the stunning North York Moors National Park. Participants can choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra distances, featuring moderate terrain across moorland and grassland. The courses incorporate sections o..

The Bronte Way Fell Race is a traditional point-to-point fell running event organized by Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. The race covers approximately 13 km (8.1 miles) with 351 meters (1152 feet) of climbing, starting at Wycoller Country Park and finishing outside the famous Fleece Inn on Hawor..

The Turnpike Trot 10K and Rabbit Run 5K are trail races held in the scenic North York Moors National Park, starting from the Danby Lodge National Park Centre near Whitby, England. The 10K course is a double loop of the 5K route, both well-marked and fully marshalled, requiring no navigational skills..

The Wooler Trail Races, organized by Trail Outlaws, offer an exciting opportunity for runners to tackle one of the UK's most challenging trail marathons or half marathons. Set in the stunning Northumberland National Park, participants can choose between a marathon or half marathon, with the option t..

The NAV4 Ullswater Way & Challenge is a scenic endurance event held around Ullswater Lake in the Lake District, starting from Parkin Memorial Hall in Pooley Bridge. Participants can choose between two routes: the 20-mile low-level Ullswater Way, which follows the lakeshore, and the more demanding 24..

The Derwentwater 10 is a 10-mile road race held annually in Keswick, Great Britain, organized by Keswick AC. The 66th edition will take place on Sunday, 2 November 2025, starting from the town center near the George Fisher outdoor shop. The race route loops clockwise around Derwent Water, featuring..

Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle is a scenic trail running event held in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 10k, half marathon, 20 miler, marathon, and ultra, all set along a beautiful 6.5-mile route. The course features gentle climbs th..

The Tommy Run is a commemorative running event held in Seaham, County Durham, along the scenic seafront featuring roads, paths, promenade, and some trail sections. Starting at the Tommy War Memorial statue—a poignant sculpture of a WWI soldier—the event includes 5km and 10km race options, suitable f..

The Gunpowder Plod 2025 is a multi-distance running event held at York Knavesmire, offering participants the choice to complete one, two, or three loops of a mostly paved 5k course with about 1k on grass per loop. Suitable for runners aged nine and above, the event welcomes both experienced and new..

The Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Autumn Day 1 event, organized by It's Grim Up North Running, offers a scenic 6.6-mile loop around the picturesque Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs near Otley, Yorkshire. The course features undulating terrain on good trails, primarily off-road, showcasing beautiful autu..