Trail Running calendar near Holy Island 2026-2027

Enjoy a 7 hour timed trail on a generally flat loop along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Choose distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km with aid stations, vegan options, medals and goody bags for finishers.

A trail half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham, covering 13.5 miles. The event features staggered group starts, required shuttle transport to the start, bag drop and live chip tim..

Join the Scare Bear Run 2026 in Durham for a scenic river trail challenge with cathedral views. Pick your distance in a 7 hour time challenge and lap as many times as you like.

A trail event on 18 October 2026 from Shotley Bridge, County Durham, offering a 53km ultra and a 25km trail that pass moorland, woodland and four reservoirs. Feed stations, mandatory kit for the 53km and live chip timing are provided.

Run under the stars at Dark Skies Run in Wooler on 31 October 2026, a Trail Outlaws night trail in Northumberland National Park with fully marked routes and stocked checkpoints. 10k and Half Marathon options.

Two road and coastal races along the Seaham seafront starting at the Tommy War Memorial Statue, with 5 km and 10 km options, live chip timing, and a one minute silence before each race.

Run through scenic Tentsmuir Forest on 01 Nov 2026 at the Scurry Around Tentsmuir Trail Festival, with distances from a 1.2 km fun run to a half marathon. Off road, marshalled routes, finishers medals and community spirit.

Take on the John Muir Way Nocturnal Ultra: in six hours run as many 5 km off road laps as you can. Solo or teams of up to three, with a lively basecamp, course support and a headtorch required.

The Saturn Remembrance Run 2026 - North East takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail running event features a timed challenge lasting 6 hours and 32 minutes, allowing participants to run distances..

Join the Remembrance Run 2026 North East in Durham for a scenic trail along the River Wear with cathedral views. Complete 3 km or more to earn a themed Remembrance medal in this timed event that includes a two minute silence.

Trail runs at Slaley Hall near Hexham offer a half marathon and a 10 km route through forest and estate grounds. Canicross is allowed, live chip timing is used, and finishers receive a medal plus food and a hot drink.

Join the Hermitage trail runs for scenic 10km and 5km routes over Blackford Hill plus a festive 1.2km fun run. Kids get elf hats and all enjoy snacks while proceeds support Friends of the Hermitage and Morningside Primary School.

A winter ultra of about 55 miles across the Cheviot hills, based at Ingram Village Hall in Northumberland. The loop route can change with conditions; each runner receives a GPS tracker and has 24 hours to complete the course.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.

Join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run North in Durham for a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views. Choose distances from 3 km to ultra and finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat.

Celebrate the season with the Festive Trail Runs at Glamis Castle on 6 December, choose the family 1 mile or scenic 5 and 10 mile trails. All finishers get a bespoke bauble or medal, festive treats and event merch, and dogs are welcome in 5..

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

Silent Night on Fri 18 Dec 2026 is a bold night fell race in Weardale that sends runners up Chapelfell Top under head torch light. Expect rough, pathless terrain, strict navigation and kit checks, and pre entry only for experienced adults.

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.

The Brampton Trail Run will take place in Brampton on Sunday 3 January 2027. You can run 7 kilometers.