Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2026-2027

A *50 km* ultramarathon along the John Muir Way in East Lothian, starting at Port Seton Promenade and finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar. The route passes Aberlady, Gullane and North Berwick and follows coastal and rural trails.

Trail Outlaws stages night trail races at Kielder Waterside, a gold tier Dark Sky Park, with distances from 10K up to 26.6 miles and entry prices from £23 to £65.

A new half marathon route through Grizedale Forest on wide trails and some single track, using both sides of the forest with views over Coniston Water. The chip timed, marked course permits runners to bring up to two dogs.

Trail running at Leighton Hall in the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape with a 10k and two half marathon formats. Courses use mainly hard packed trails with water stations, marshals, on site parking and no dogs allowed.

A Punk Panther organised trail endurance event using hand picked routes and GPX files. Ultramarathon entrants receive trackers, checkpoints offer drinks and vegan or gluten free snacks, and competitors must carry a specified safety kit.

Coastal ultra and 27 km trail run along the Northumberland coast from Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay Country Park. Shuttle buses run from the finish to the starts before the race and well stocked feed stations and live chip timing are prov..

Trail runs in Grasmere on 20 March 2027 featuring 5km, 10km and a new half marathon, with live chip timing, finishers' kit and canicross friendly arrangements.

A 53 mile ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors with 2300 m ascent, a 16 hour limit, compulsory kit and strict checkpoint and crew rules.

A fully marked single lap trail race of 20 kilometres around Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria on 21 March 2027, featuring lakeshore, rocky and woodland trails with wet technical sections on the western shoreline.

Brough Law is a race with site pages for course and location, an entry form, and published results including a 2026 results PDF; the site also lists previous winners and provides local area information.

A trail run and walk at Guisborough Rugby Club on Saturday 3 April 2027 supporting Teesside Samaritans. Options include a 10 km walk or run and a half marathon on the official Samaritans Way, with profits donated to the charity.

A 26 miles anti clockwise loop around Allendale, Northumberland, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team to raise funds. The route crosses Hard Rigg, Black Hill and Kilhope Law and returns via Spartylea, The Drag and Ladlewell.

MindOverMoors The OG is a 10 km circular trail race at Yorkshire Cycle Hub on 3 April 2027 that raises funds for mental health charities. The route has about 1100 ft ascent, entries are limited to 100 and dogs are welcome.

A 55 km ultra along Wainwright’s coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond on 4 April 2027. The event crosses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales with mandatory kit checks, staffed aid stations and a transported finishers bag.

Forest trail event in Whinlatter on 4 April 2027 offering 9 km and 12 km routes with substantial ascent. Both courses use wide forest tracks, are chip timed, and allow dogs on a suitable harness.

An 80 km ultra along Wainwright’s coast to coast route across the North York Moors with mandatory kit checks, GPX navigation and staffed aid stations offering food, drink and medical support.

Trail runs at Bramham Park in April 2027 offer 5km, 10km and a Half Marathon across estate woodland. The event allows one controlled dog per runner and uses live chip timing for results.

An official backyard ultra at West Benridge Farm featuring a repeating 4.167 mile loop completed each hour, plus a festival-style HQ with DJs, food and coffee as the race continues until one Last Standing remains.

Trail event along the Cleveland Way from Skinningrove to the Charm Bracelet sculpture and Saltburn. The route is 7.4 miles with 890 ft elevation, welcomes runners and walkers aged over 15, and includes a medal plus checkpoint snacks.

Trail running in Hawkshead with marked 10 km and 16 km routes, scenic Lake District views and the steep Coffin Trail climb. Courses are marshalled with water stations, event village facilities and category prizes for eligible starters.