Trail Running calendar near Gateshead 2026-2027

Scenic trail runs near Tibthorpe offering 4 mile and 8 mile courses for runners and Canicross participants, chipped with medals, prizes, dog awards and onsite parking and toilets.

A 100 km circuit around Leeds along the Leeds Country Way footpaths, mainly rural and about 80% trail. The route is waymarked, supplied as a GPX, and includes checkpoints with food, water and a finishers medal.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

Experience a traditional Long A fell race across the Northern Fells of the Lake District starting from Hesket Newmarket. Tackle a challenging 36 km loop visiting major summits including Blencathra and Skiddaw.

A roughly 17 km out and back fell race across Upper Teesdale with about 560 m of ascent, starting and finishing in Holwick. The route is unmarked and suited to runners with fell experience and navigation skills.

Born Survivor: Lancashire on 12 September 2026 in Gisburn is a military-style obstacle event with 6 km and 12 km formats, an Elite competitive wave, and on-site facilities including food stalls, photographers and spectator parking.

A 10-mile trail run on the North York Moors along the Lykewake Walk, visiting Lilla Howe and Louven Howe. Entrants must be 18 or older, entries limited to 50, three hour time limit and a mandatory kit list for navigation and safety.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere run anticlockwise with a 24 hour limit. Open to runners and walkers, the low level route features GPX support, five feed stations, a halfway bag drop and a finisher meal.

An off-road full and half marathon through Bronte Country on 13 September 2026, run under FRA rules with marked feed stations, chip timing, route GPX and organised reccy runs.

A classic fell race near Skipton, featuring a 5.6km course with 274m of climb. Part of the BOFRA Championship, it offers races for all age groups from Under 9 to Seniors. The 2026 edition includes updated start and course layouts.

Annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District with Classic, Medium and Short courses, electronic punching, pre-marked maps and post-race food. Courses require navigation and mountain running experience with age and pai..

A trail ultra across the Yorkshire Three Peaks with a **70 km** route and optional 30 km extension to 100 km, supported by Ranger Safety Team, on-course aid, GPX files and indoor resting at HQ; entries limited and a compulsory kit list appl..

A 50 km trail ultra around Pen Y Ghent starting and finishing at Hawes Market House, using limestone trails and the Cam Road. The event includes on course support, navigation files, hot food at HQ and finishers eco coaster medals.

A flat, chip-timed canal race in Rodley, Leeds offering distances from 5K to ultra. The route follows the Leeds & Liverpool Canal with feed stations every 3 miles and bespoke medals for finishers.

A 50 km fell running event around the Cheviot Hills near Wooler on 19 September 2026. GPS navigation is required and there is an 11 hour time limit; aid stations, marshals and medical cover are provided.

Traverse 63 miles of the beautiful Cleveland Coast on this linear ultramarathon from Guisborough to Filey. Runners follow the cliff tops through iconic fishing villages with 18 hours to complete the course.

Test your endurance at West Shields Farm by completing a 4.1 mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. This backyard ultra features trail and woodland tracks with team and solo categories.

Experience rugged trail running in the iconic Lake District with five course distances ranging from 9 km to 52 km. Navigate technical fells and glacial lakes starting from the historic village of Grasmere.

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

Tackle the Thornthwaite Round in the Lake District on 19 Sep 2026, a scenic fell race of 15.6 km with 871 m of climb across forest tracks and open fell. Friendly entries on the day and homemade tea await finishers.