Trail Running calendar near Gateshead 2025-2026

Run a scenic 50 mile timed route from Marsden to Ilkley across the South Pennines, crossing moorland, historic Haworth and six Stanza Stones that bear poems about water. A poetic 24 hour endurance test for experienced runners.

Take on a scenic 100km coastal ultra along Northumberland from Bamburgh Castle to Tynemouth Priory on 6 June 2026. Expect castle views, tidal shores, feed stations and a 24 hour cutoff for a true end to end adventure.

Join the classic Pen Y Ghent Fell Race in Horton in Ribblesdale on 6 June 2026, a rugged 7.6 mile course with 612 m of climb offering stunning Yorkshire Dales views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entries and team entries welcome.

Challenge yourself at the Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon, a scenic 13.2 mile trail through the Yorkshire Dales starting and finishing at Wharfedale Rugby Club. Expect rugged footpaths, over 2,000 feet of climb and a warm club finish.

Join the BOFRA championship in Kettlewell, Upper Wharfedale on 7 June 2026 for a classic fell race. Tackle a sharp climb to the skyline cairn before a fast descent over a short scree section, with entries available on the day.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Run scenic trails around Ullswater at Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs in the Lake District, with 10k and half marathon options. Expect lake and mountain views, live chip timing, medals and Wild Deer goodies for all finishers.

On 13 June 2026 Punk Panther runs 13, 20 and 32 mile routes from Otley to Pateley Bridge and back along the scenic Six Dales Trail. Enjoy reservoir views, live tracking for ultras and a lively finish with medal and T shirt.

Tackle a short fell race on Flan Fell in Ulverston, with a sharp climb, great views and a punchy out and back finish. Family friendly with junior categories, a new 2025 course and easy on the day entry make this a perfect local challenge.

Join Manorlands PaintRush, a lively 5 km colour run in Bingley on 14 June 2026 supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. Run, jog or walk three paint splashed laps with seven colour stations and celebrate at the finish with music, food and y..

Hardmoors 26.2 Wainstones is a rugged trail event from Chop Gate with marathon, half and 10k options across scenic moorland. Routes are unmarked so you must navigate for yourself, making this a true off road adventure.

Recce the first 26 miles of the Lakeland 50 from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside, including the climbs to Mardale Head and Kentmere. Coach transport, checkpoint support and guidance are included to help confirmed Lakeland entrants fine tune thei..

A classic Borrowdale fell race starting outside Langstrath Country Inn, this 7.5 km route climbs 430 m over rough, partly navigational terrain with stunning tarn and valley views. Entries are on the day only and places are limited.

Tebay Fell Race in the Lake District is a thrilling 13 km course with 914 m of climb across classic fell country, perfect for strong, adventurous runners. Entry on the day with showers and food at the Tebay Sports Social and Railway Club.

Join Stately Trails at Forcett Park on 18 June for a scenic 5 km loop or a double 10 km challenge across pasture, farm tracks and woodland. Limited to 200 runners, this friendly trail race rewards grit and good views.

Tackle Beamsley Beacon on 18 June 2026 in Addingham, York Dales, an 8.8 km fell race with 335 m of climb, steep ascents and rewarding views. Entry is on the day for £5 with registration at St Peter's Church, teams welcome, minimum age 16.

Tackle roughly 50 miles across the Cheviot hills from Ingram, a rugged loop over the region's biggest summits. With GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish limit, this ultra rewards grit and scenic solitude.

Run the North Yorks Ultra Challenge from Scarborough on 20 and 21 June 2026 across stunning coastal and moorland trails. Distances from 10 miles to 100 km with single day or two day formats, a Trailblazerz race for faster runners and an Ult..

Experience the Lamplighter night runs on the North York Moors: pick a 20 mile trail or a 40 mile ultra, solo or as a pair, and navigate moorland tracks and checkpoints by head torch. Finishers get a Lamplighter medal and a night to remember..

Tackle a scenic trail half in the Yorkshire Dales with three steep climbs, riverside paths and moorland descents. Organised by Due North, the waymarked course includes drink stations and a hearty post race meal and beer.