Trail Running calendar near Gateshead 2026-2027

Trail races from half marathon to 50 miles around Skipton following Pennine Way and Dales Way with mandatory kit and checkpoint support.

An inflatable obstacle event at Floors Castle on 29–30 August 2026 offering 2.5K and 5K course options with giant inflatables, solo or team entry, team discounts for groups of 10+, and free spectator access.

A seven hour timed trail run along the River Wear in Durham offering distances from 3 km to ultra with a 50 km option. Finishers receive a medal, goody bag and distance pins, and aid stations include vegan options.

Hardmoors 26.2 Roseberry in Guisborough on 30 August 2026 offers a Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k with significant ascent, mandatory safety kit and downloadable maps for untaped, self navigated courses.

A 7-hour Time Challenge on a signed trail loop beside the River Wear in Durham, offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals and pins, goody bags and aid stations with vegan options.

Historic fell races are central to Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show, with junior and senior Guides races over measured fell routes. Entries are accepted on the day and advance registration is available online.

A fell race at Powder House Field near Hebden on 31 August 2026 covering 1.50 miles 3.20 km with about 400 feet 244 meters of climb, featuring a steep ascent, top running and an uphill finish.

A short fell race at the Reeth Show on 31 August 2026 that climbs to Fremington Edge and returns across quarry workings and fields. Categories run from Under 9 to Seniors and it counts as a BOFRA championship counter.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

A short but steep fell race held during Kilnsey Show on 1 September 2026, featuring a rope-assisted rock chimney descent for seniors, junior crag races with scree descents, limited pre-entry for seniors and specific footwear requirements.

Muker Show Fell Race is a short fell course that crosses a river and climbs to Fremington Edge, about 2.25 km with 170 m of climb. It includes youth categories, has no Under 9s class and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.

A 10 km trail race in Malham passing Malham Cove and Malham Tarn, climbing to Weets Top and returning to Malham Show Field with drinks stations and post race provisions.

Five forest trail distances from 6 km to 50 km at Kielder Castle, with on-site camping, marked and timed courses, outposts and limited dog spaces.

A trail half marathon in Malham village on 5 September 2026, featuring Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and a climb to Weets Top as the opening race of the Due North Trilogy.

An 8-hour trail loop challenge on 05 Sep 2026 at Borders Forest Park where runners complete 4.366 mile laps, timed by wrist tags. Basecamp offers storage and catering, parking and Rock UK accommodation deals are available.

A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensiti..

Trail races of 5K, 10K and 15K start and finish at Fitz Park in Keswick, with well marked routes around Derwentwater. The event village features local food stalls, live music and race commentary for spectators and participants.

A 23 miles LDWA challenge in Malhamdale from Gargrave Village Hall with checkpoints, refreshments and a nine hour time limit; entries limited to 200.

A 31.5 km fell race from Ingleton around the watershed of two rivers with 1580 m of ascent, visiting Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cumbria. The course is an FRA A-Long and requires experienced navigation on open fell terrain.

A fell marathon around Caldbeck covering 26.4 miles and about 5875 ft of ascent, the route takes in five Wainwright summits. The event is fully tracked, allows walkers and runners a 12 hour cut off, and includes checkpoints with water and s..