Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2026-2027

Experience a festive out and back fell race in the dark climbing 370m to the summit of Chapelfell Top. This 6.6km pathless challenge requires navigation skills and extensive fell racing experience.

The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is an unmarked 38 mile winter mountain ultramarathon around the Lake District. This self reliant event requires advanced navigation skills and experience in tough mountain conditions.

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..

Experience a unique navigation challenge where you are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location, and tasked with finding your way back to Skipton without maps or GPS.

Start the new year with an undulating 7 km trail run through the scenic landscape of Brampton. This off road race features mixed terrain and concludes with a bespoke medal for all finishers.

Experience an 18 mile circular winter route starting in Robin Hoods Bay. This event follows the scenic Cinder Track and Cleveland Way with an eight hour time limit for runners and walkers.

Experience a circular 30 mile winter ultra marathon traversing the scenic cliff tops of the Cleveland Way and the Cinder Track near Robin Hoods Bay.

Test your resilience in this winter half marathon to the summit of Hedgehope and back. This fully marked fell run features seasonal conditions and a warm bowl of soup for all finishers.

Experience the historic grounds of Harewood House with 5 km, 10 km, and Half Marathon trail runs. Enjoy scenic routes through 1,000 acres of woodlands and gardens with chip-timed results and canicross-friendly options.

Experience a scenic 10K trail run through woodands and the QEII Country Park in Ashington. This relatively flat course is chip timed and welcomes both solo runners and participants running with dogs.

Experience a scenic beach and trail run along the beautiful Northumberland Coast with flat courses across Druridge Bay Country Park. Choose between 10 km or half marathon distances at this dog friendly coastal event.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

Experience the beauty of the Lake District with this road race through the Lorton Valley. Choose between a half marathon or 10km distance starting in Cockermouth with no cut off times and live chip timing.

Run a scenic 10 mile point to point trail along the Northumbrian coastline from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin by the Sea. This dog friendly event features cliff paths, sandy beaches, and chip timing for all participants.

Experience the dramatic Northumberland coastline with this linear trail run through dunes and sandy beaches. Choose from four distances ranging from 10k to Ultra on a fully marked course starting in the historic setting of Bamburgh.

Experience a trail half marathon through the North York Moors National Park and the historic Hole of Horcum. This limited entry event features ancient pathways, moorland trails, and a bespoke finishers medal.

Experience a trail run through the historic Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. Choose from 5km, 10km, or Half Marathon routes in this Canicross friendly event at a World Heritage Site.

Experience a 30 mile trail ultra through the beautiful Eden Valley and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. This event features mixed terrain with 3000 feet of elevation for solo runners walkers and relay teams.

Experience a point to point trail run along the historic Northumberland coast featuring two distances and iconic castle views. Runners enjoy a well supported route ending at the scenic Druridge Bay Country Park.