Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2025-2026

Join the Turnpike Trot 10k or family friendly Rabbit Run 5k at Danby Lodge on Sunday 26 October 2025 for a scenic, fully marshalled trail run with medals, refreshments and park facilities. Entries open January 2025.

Join CLOK for a Dusk event at Kiplin Hall on Thursday 30 October 2025, with family friendly courses for all abilities and the new Visitor Centre cafe open after runs. Enjoy evening orienteering in atmospheric grounds and refreshments nearby..

The Wooler Trail Races, held in Wooler, Northumberland, offer runners a challenging experience in the heart of Northumberland National Park. Participants can choose between a trail marathon and a half marathon, with an option to complete bo..

Enjoy a scenic autumn trail run around Allithwaite covering about 8 miles or 13 km across trails, fell and quiet lanes on the Cartmel peninsula. Marked and marshalled route supports local causes; entries are currently full with a waiting li..

Circle Ullswater on a scenic 20 miles lakeside route or push further on a 24 miles high level fell traverse in a friendly, non competitive event. Staffed checkpoints, clear waymarking and post event tea and cake make for a rewarding day out..

Join the Tommy Runs at Seaham on Sunday 2 November 2025 for 5 km and 10 km seafront courses that mix road, promenade and coastal trails. A one minute silence at the Tommy War Memorial will be observed before each race.

Run the trails of Dodd Wood with your dog or solo, climbing to the summit for panoramic views across the Coledale Fells. Choose a 5K or 8K marked loop with chip timing and individual starts to give pups plenty of space.

Seven cross country races across the Scottish Borders from November to March, with junior and senior events at each venue. Join the series for a full season of mud, camaraderie and competition with chip fitted bibs mailed before race one.

Join the Gunpowder Plod at York Knavesmire on Sunday 2 November 2025 for 5, 10 or 15 km loops on mostly paved track with some grass, plus a family one mile fun run. All finishers earn a Gunpowder Plot themed medal and enjoy chocolate goodie..

Join Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle in historic Knaresborough for a scenic 6.5 mile loop race with distances from 10k to ultra. Flatish trail and road laps, friendly marshals and a bespoke finisher medal await.

Take on the scenic 10 mile Derwentwater Ten around the lake in Keswick, a challenging clockwise loop of undulating tarmac. Hosted by Keswick AC from Keswick School, this popular autumn race offers on site facilities and race day support.

Its Grim Up North Running presents Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Autumn Day 1, a scenic autumn trail race near Otley, North Yorkshire. The highlight is a 6.6-mile loop around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs, with additional distances offered o..

Take on the Brigantia Hogsheads Challenge: a 6 hour chip timed run on a flat 1 km circuit in York, where every finisher earns a bespoke medal and goody bag. Bring a refillable bottle and enjoy homemade cakes and snacks.

Its Grim Up North Running’s Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Autumn Day 2 offers a choice of distances from a 6.6/6.7-mile loop around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs to a half marathon, 20-miler, and marathon. Based at the Swinsty/Fewston Reserv..

Grim Reservoir Dogs, organized by It’s Grim Up North Running, takes place at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Yorkshire. The event offers two looped courses of 3.3 miles or 6.6 miles, designed for running with your dog. Participants..

Moonlight Meander, a nocturnal trail race by Its Grim Up North Running, takes place at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park, North Lane, Otley, LS21 2NP (North Yorkshire). Runners can choose a 4-mile or 8-mile loop through woodland under pi..

Hardmoors 26.2 at Goathland on 8 November 2025 offers scenic but tough trail races across North Yorkshire moorland. Courses are unmarked so runners must navigate with a map and carry required kit for a true adventure.

Celebrate Heart & Soul Racing's first birthday with a fun 4 km rave run in Newcastle with music and glow sticks. The run ends at Anarchy Brew Co for a private after party with live music, pizza and your first drink included for £5.

The Saturn Remembrance Day Run 2025 - North takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail running event features a flexible 6-hour 32-minute time challenge, allowing participants to run distances from a..

Run Bolton Abbey on 9 November 2025 offers scenic, hilly trail routes through the estate with distances from a family 2.4 mile fun run to a challenging half marathon. Entries are limited and proceeds support Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.