Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2026-2027

Three off-road distances around Derwent Reservoir on 16 May 2027, featuring firm trails and mixed terrain. The 5 km and 5 mile routes allow one controlled dog per runner while the 10 mile completes a full reservoir lap on closed roads.

A trail half marathon of about 13.2 miles around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods south of Osmotherley, with forest tracks, ancient trods and extensive moorland views. Entry is limited to 50 runners and there is a four hour time limit.

A canal-side running event in Saltaire offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances on scenic Yorkshire routes, with finishers receiving a jumble medal, hot food and a drink.

A long May fell race of about 37 miles and 10,000 feet of ascent, visiting Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston before returning to Great Langdale. The race began in 1988 after a 1987 test year.

A multi-distance trail event at Hulne Park beside Alnwick Castle on 23 May 2027 offering 2K, 5K, 10K and half marathon options with chip timing, finishers' medals and age and team prizes.

A seven hour time challenge on a signed trail beside the River Wear in Durham. Runners choose distance from a minimum of 3 km, with themed medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan goody bag options.

A single stage 160 mile trail ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way and Tabular Hills with over 7000 m ascent and a 50 hour limit. Entries are capped at 60, all runners must have motorised support and trackers are included.

A waymarked 100 km coastal ultra from Bamburgh Castle to Tynemouth Priory with six feed stations, medical cover and marshals. The point to point route includes tracking, a bag drop and a finisher medal and merchandise.

A 63 km mountain ultra in the Lake District with 4400 m ascent on technical single track trails. Based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn, the event includes four feed stations, electronic timing and tracking, and is part of the Skyrunner National..

A multi-distance trail challenge based at Kendal through the Southern Lake District, featuring a 100 km loop via Garburn Pass, Ambleside and Lake Windermere. The event offers covered rest stops, GPS tracking, camping options and finishers i..

Trail running at Coniston with marked, marshalled routes offering *10 km* and *16 km* options, scenic lake and fell views, live event village facilities, timed results and age and time entry requirements.

Trail running event at Guisborough Rugby Club offering 40 km and 60 km options, solo or relay, with updated routes and profits donated to Teesside Samaritans; finishers receive a medal and event T shirt.

Trail event at Station Top, Otley with 50 km, 25 km and 15 km routes plus a 50 km relay. Courses follow public footpaths; runners must carry the route map and GPX files and meet mandatory kit requirements.

A trail running event around Coniston Water with marathon, half, 10k and 5k options. Well marked and marshalled courses, feed stations and an event village with food, live music and race commentary.

A three day multi day ultra running challenge along the Cumbria Way in the Lake District, from Ulverston to Carlisle with overnight stays in Great Langdale and Keswick. Small group format with bag transfer and a host accompanying the team.

A guided trail running weekend in Horton in Ribblesdale tackling the Yorkshire 3 Peaks over a 38.6 km route with 1585 m ascent. Includes bunkhouse accommodation, guided runs and an optional 10 km recovery loop on the Pennine Way.

A 50K trail between Whitby and Pickering with 3322 ft of ascent and eight railway stations to pass. The partially self navigational route is fully tracked, includes muddy and rocky sections, and has a 13 hour cutoff.

A marked 57 km mountain race with 3700 m of ascent around Patterdale and the central and eastern fells of the Lake District. The route features technical ridgelines, multiple manned checkpoints, GPS tracking and ITRA UTMB ranking points.

A 28 km sky race with 2700 m ascent around Helvellyn near Patterdale on 17 July 2027, featuring technical rock scrambles and fully marked routes. Entry is by application only and requires demonstrated mountain and climbing experience.

An 11 km fell race on Burley Moor with 250 m of climb in Burley-in-Wharfedale on 6 November 2027. Open to adults 18 and over with pre-entry and on-the-day entry; team and junior entries are not included.