Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2025-2026

Raby Castle Trail Runs 2025 offers scenic trail running events set within the historic grounds of Raby Castle in Staindrop, Darlington. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile distances, with the longer routes consisting of multiple laps of a 5-mile course. The trail features mixed terrain in..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, with the option to complete as many laps as they wish within seven hours, st..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is a 50-kilometer ultra-running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. The course features classic limestone trails, including the historic Cam Road and a summit of Pen-y-Ghent, with a total ascent of 1280 meters. Desi..

The Three Shires Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging 22km (12.4 miles) mountain running event with a 1,535m (4,003ft) ascent, held annually in September. The race starts and finishes at Tilberthwaite Farm, passing through notable points such as Lingmoor, Pike of Blisco, Three Shir..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra is a celebrated trail running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Hawes Market House. The 70km route covers the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks—Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-Ghent—over classic limestone trails with 2,185 meters of ascent. R..

Pilgrims’ Ultra is an ultramarathon event held in Northumberland, starting from Holy Island and featuring three distance options: 50k, 100k, and 100 miles. The race follows the scenic St Oswald's Way route, showcasing Northumberland’s coastline, islands, castles, countryside, river valleys, hills, v..

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Wheelbirks Parlour, Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. Competitors run a 4.1-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features approximately 550 feet of elevation gain per loo..

The Great Whernside Fell Race, organized by Wharfedale Harriers, is a challenging 4-mile event with a 1,558 ft ascent. It starts at Scabbate Gate in Kettlewell, leading runners to the summit of Great Whernside and back. The course begins with a grassy uphill path through fields to Hag Dyke cottage,..

The Thornthwaite Round is a 15.6 km (9.7 miles) fell and trail running event held near Keswick, starting and finishing at Thornthwaite Church. The course features 870 meters of ascent over forest tracks, flagged paths, and open fell terrain, including checkpoints at Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell, Brown Ho..

The Hardmoors 60 is an ultramarathon event held in North Yorkshire, starting at Guisborough Rugby Club and finishing in Filey. The 60-mile route follows the Cleveland Way National Trail, traversing scenic cliff tops and passing through coastal towns and fishing villages including Saltburn, Staithes,..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Helvellyn to Ambleside is a guided running event hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team on behalf of Durty Events. Taking place in the Lake District, this recce covers an 11-mile section of the Lakes in a Day (LiAD) route, including Helvellyn, Fairfield, and the descent to..

The Locomotion Trail Runs, held at Locomotion in Eaglescliffe, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and Northeast engineering heritage. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, the event offers two trail running options: a 10-mile route and a 5-mile route, both partially fol..

The Anne Allan Trail Run is a charitable running event held in memory of Anne Allan, a dedicated member of Alnwick Harriers. Taking place in the scenic Ingram Valley near Alnwick, Northumberland, the race features an approximately 9 km undulating circular course combining road and trail surfaces. Th..

The 13 Valleys Ultra is a trail running event held in the Lake District National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in England. Participants can choose from four distances: 22 km (2 Valleys Trail), 55 km (5 Valleys), 110 km (7 Valleys), and 180 km (13 Valleys), covering between 2 and 13 of the regio..

The Orton Fell Race is a challenging running event taking place at Orton C of E Primary School. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, the race features a distance of 10 km (6.2 miles) with a climb of 258 meters (846 feet), categorized as a BS race. Participants must be at least 16 years old, and entry f..

The Two Breweries Hill Race is an annual running event held in the scenic Scottish Borders, covering a challenging 30 km (18 miles) route with an ascent of 1500m (4900ft). Starting at Traquair House and finishing at Broughton Ales, the race celebrates local breweries and the spirit of hill running...

Rombald's Romp Fell Race, organized by North Leeds Fell Runners, is a challenging 13km (8.1 miles) fell race with 370m (1214ft) of ascent, classified as BM (a bit hilly, medium distance). The race takes place near Ilkley, starting and finishing on Keighley Road, featuring a multi-terrain course that..

The Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs is a scenic trail running event held near Otley, Yorkshire, featuring routes that pass by seven picturesque reservoirs including Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston, and Thruscross. Designed by the Punk Panther team, the event offers multiple distances from a hal..

The TriWorks Floors Castle Trail Race, held on September 28, 2025, takes place in the scenic Scottish Borders at Floors Castle, Scotland's largest inhabited castle. The event offers three trail running distances: a 10km race (two laps of a 5km course), a 5km race (one lap), and a Junior 3km race for..

The Charm Bracelet 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultra marathon held in Dufton, Cumbria, UK, following some of the finest national trails including the Pennine Way, Teesdale Way, King Charles III coastal path, and the Cleveland Way. The route features over 6,000 feet of elevation, mostly downhill, a..