Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2025-2026

Explore Slaley Hall woodland on 16 Nov 2025 with half marathon and 10K trail options. Finish with chip timing, a finisher medal and a bacon sandwich inside the hotel. Dogs on lead are welcome for canicross.

Tweed Valley Ultra at Glentress Peel near Peebles on 16 November 2025 offers 50 km and 65 km multi terrain routes. Fully marked with moorland views and mandatory winter kit, it promises a scenic, challenging autumn ultra.

Run the Arnside Knott Race on Sunday 16 November 2025: a scenic 6 mile fell run above Morecambe Bay and the Kent Estuary with about 1093 ft of ascent. Expect varied underfoot terrain and crisp autumn conditions for a true challenge.

The Gibside Fruitbowl is a 7-mile trail race held on the National Trust Gibside Estate in Great Britain. Now in its 25th edition, the undulating course follows tracks and paths that start and finish beside the walled garden, offering scenic..

Tackle the Sale Fell Race on 22 November 2025, a scenic but testing 3.7 mile fell run with 900 ft of climb to Sale Fell bench. Junior races and veteran categories ensure fun for all ages and prizes for top finishers.

Experience Kendal's skyline on a challenging 50 km ultra linking local summits with 900 m of ascent. Part of the Kendal Mountain Festival, this fully supported trail mixes fell, road and varied terrain for an unforgettable day on the fells.

Run the adidas TERREX Kendal Trail Run, a scenic 10 km around Kendal and Scout Scar that supports Kendal Mountain Rescue Team. Tackle about 250 m of ascent on mixed tarmac, grass and cobbles while soaking up a lively festival vibe.

Join the first Lakeland 100 recce, a challenging 26 mile Coniston to Buttermere route on 23 November 2025 featuring Black Sail Pass and Scarth Gap. This session is for confirmed Lakeland 100 or 50 2026 entrants only, requires full kit, and..

Take on the Stanza Stones Winter Edition, a rugged 50 mile, 24 hour challenge from Marsden to Ilkley that visits six carved poems by Simon Armitage and climbs Ilkley Moor over 6600 ft of ascent. Live tracking, staffed checkpoints and a fini..

Enjoy an autumn 5k trail at Kiplin Hall, winding through gardens, woods and grassland on a compact, spectator friendly course. Warm up with a hot drink and spiced flapjack at the finish.

Take on winter trails through Dalby Forest with 10km, half marathon and marathon options that wind through towering trees and moorland. Canicross friendly, with a bespoke medal, post race snacks and a welcoming atmosphere.

The Drop Kendal drops solo runners or teams at an unknown location blindfolded and challenges them to find their way back to base in Kendal. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes for a map free test of navigation and stamina.

Take on a tough winter ultra through the wild Cheviot hills on a roughly 55 mile loop that challenges experienced runners with changeable conditions and a 24 hour cutoff. All finishers receive a GPS tracker, t shirt and medal.

Join the WILD DEER running session at Land of Oak & Iron on 7 December 2025 for a 75 minute coached workout suitable for all abilities. Expect interval work, hill efforts and varied running over 5 to 7 miles with a friendly group vibe.

Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl on 7 December 2025 in Grizedale Forest offers scenic 5K and 10K runs on forest roads and trails with views over Coniston Water. Chip timed and dog friendly with up to two dogs per runner, event is full.

Join Punk Panther Christmas Cracker in Otley for 32 miles, 19 miles or 12 miles of scenic trail on a mystery route with hearty climbs. Finish amid festive camaraderie and collect a medal and event T shirt to celebrate your run.

Join the Valhalla Winter Run, a timed six hour trail on a 2.2 mile undulating out and back loop at York University. Run a lap, a marathon distance or keep going for six hours and enjoy a bespoke medal, goody bag and festive treats.

Join this 10k trail through Rising Sun Country Park on 14 December 2025, with one big climb and mainly downhill running across gravel, grass and woodland paths. Every finisher receives a race memento and a packet of wild flower seeds.

Join the SATURN A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run North, a friendly 7 hour timed challenge on a flat trail beside the River Wear with beautiful Durham Cathedral views. Bobble hat entries are sold out but entries from Nov 6 include a running..

Join the festive Fell Em Doon 5 km in Ashington on 14 December 2025, a flat traffic free two lap trail ideal for a brisk winter run. Enjoy a well marshalled course, on site first aid and a warm finishers pack with a mug and medal.