Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2026-2027

Trail runs at Slaley Hall near Hexham offer a half marathon and a 10 km route through forest and estate grounds. Canicross is allowed, live chip timing is used, and finishers receive a medal plus food and a hot drink.

Join the Saltergate Gallows fell race on Sun 15 Nov 2026 from Levisham Village Hall in the North York Moors. Tackle a rugged 10 mile course with 454 m of climb and enjoy entry on the day plus winter series camaraderie.

Tackle the sweeping slopes of Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race, a testing 6 mile fell route with 333 m of climb. Enter on the day at Hollins Farm and enjoy cake, local camaraderie and stunning Lake District views.

A multi-terrain ultra around the Tweed Valley based at Glentress Peel Visitor Centre in mid-November. Two route options, 65 km and 50 km, follow forest trails, riverside paths and open moorland with marked routes and aid stations.

The Litton Birks Fell Race is a 5km AS-category fell run through the scenic Yorkshire Dales. Alongside the senior event, junior races for various age groups will be held. The event is based at the Queens Arms pub in Litton.

A fell race on 21 November 2026 at Sale Fell bench near Wythop Mill with a roughly 3.7 mile 5.9 km course, junior races for U9 to U15, and prizes across senior and veteran categories.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10km across Dalby Forest on forest fire roads with live chip timing. Canicross friendly rules apply and finishers receive a bespoke medal, merchandise and refreshments.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

A 59-mile winter ultra run through the remote hills of the England-Scotland border. The off-road loop features 13,000 feet of ascent and full event support. It starts and finishes at Ingram Village Hall in Northumberland.

Choose your own distance in this seven-hour festive trail run along Durham's River Wear. All finishers receive a themed medal and a bobble hat, with extra pins for longer distances. The course is fully signed, with an aid station providing..

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

Event Details The Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a trail running event offering three distances: a 12-mile, 19-mile, and a 32-mile ultramarathon. It takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026. The event has a mass start for all distances...

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

Run your own distance challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Within 7 hours, choose your goal from 3km to an ultra marathon. Every finisher gets a themed medal and a bobble hat.

Event Overview The Silent Night Race is a winter fell running event organized by Durham Fell Runners. It is described as the "dark festive cousin" of the Chapelfell Top Fell Race. The race takes place in Weardale and is run entire..

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back. Options include 6 mile for non locals and 10 mile and 15 mile challenges, with no maps or GPS allowed.

A 7 km undulating trail run on the edge of Brampton, Cumbria. The off-road route offers mixed terrain and scenic views. Finishers get a bespoke medal and free event photos.

Event Overview The Hardmoors 15 is an approximately 17.5 mile (18 mile) circular trail event in the Hardmoors Race Series. The 2027 edition is scheduled for Saturday 9th January. The event has an 8-hour time limit and a total ascent of appr..