Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2026-2027

A coastal trail marathon on 12 April 2026 from Redcar Beach to Whitby, covering about 26.5 miles with 3263 ft of ascent. The route follows cliffs, sand and coastal villages and has a 10 hour cutoff with age-category trophies.

Experience a 14.35 mile trail run along the stunning northeast coast from Redcar to Staithes. Navigate cliff paths and beaches with 1591 feet of elevation on this scenic coastal route.

Trail races at Bramham Park on 12 April 2026 include 5km, 10km and a half marathon across estate trails and views. The event allows one controlled dog per runner and provides live chip timing and finisher medals.

Trail races in the Howgill Fells around Sedbergh on 12 April 2026 offering 10 km, 13.1 miles and 26.2 miles. Entries include electronic timing and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 23-mile scenic walking and running route from Ambleside Parish Centre with 4400 ft of ascent via Loughrigg Tarn, Coniston and Tarn Hows. Navigational skills and mandatory kit required; runners and walkers are welcome.

A 7 hour time challenge on signed river trail loops in Durham offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km and ultra options. The event adds a charity surcharge and offers matched pin donations to support local dog rehoming centres.

Experience a 10.71 km fell race through the scenic Kilburn Wood with 390 m of climbing. This event follows FRA rules and requires traditional navigation skills and mandatory safety kit in a forest setting.

Tackle the Grisedale Grind, a steep 4 km Lake District fell race with a testing 480 m ascent that rewards gutsy climbs. Entry on the day for £7 cash, juniors welcome at Revelin Moss opposite Whinlatter Visitor Centre.

A circa 37 mile self-navigated ultra from Goathland visiting five Triangulation Pillars, open to solo participants or pairs. Competitors follow public rights of way, visit checkpoints in order and must carry mandatory navigation and safety..

A 12k trail run in Burnsall on 18 April 2026 following the first section of the half marathon with a diversion via Appletreewick. Part of the Due North Trail series, the event includes drinks stations, a post race meal, merchandise and priz..

A half marathon trail race in Burnsall following sections of the Dales Way with about 500 m of ascent, riverside and field terrain, drink stations and a post-race meal; free parking and prizes for overall and age-category winners.

Canal-side running in Saltaire with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Entries are available online or on the day, and finishers receive a jumble medal, hot food and a drink.

Burnsall 12K is a trail race in Burnsall Village on 18 April 2026, following the first section of the half marathon and measuring about 11 km. The event is UKA licensed, requires minimum kit and has an age limit of 17 plus.

A mountain running event of about 40 miles in the Lake District, taking in Helvellyn, High Street and other summits. The figure of eight route has a 27 miles short option, is limited to 50 starters and requires full mountain kit.

Experience the Newlands Valley Horseshoe at this Category AL fell race near Keswick. Traverse 24.7 km of exposed peaks and over 2300 meters of elevation in the heart of the Lake District.

An 11.5 mile fell race around the Newlands fells on 18 April 2026, based at Newlands Adventure Centre in Keswick. Entry is limited to 500 and runners must carry mandatory mountain running kit with pre entry required.

Experience a scenic trail run or an accessible loch side walk at The Haining in Selkirk. This community event celebrates local heritage while offering signposted routes for both runners and walkers.

Lakeside Relays is a charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston, with mixed teams made on the day and all ages running together on a short 0.80 miles loop that gains about 60 feet.

Circular trail races from Swainby Village Hall with 7 mile and 16 mile options through moorland and forest. Marked routes, feed stations, checkpoints and downloadable GPS files.

A new trail race by Heart & Soul Racing Limited at Blackton Grange Estate on 19 April 2026, offering 10 km and half marathon routes across moors, dams and rugged trails in the North Pennines.