Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2026-2027

The classic Sedbergh Fell Race ascends Winder, offering a short but steep 3.5 km course with 340 meters of climb. It is a BOFRA championship event with dedicated junior races. The race starts from The Showfield in Sedbergh.

Old County Tops is a Lake District fell race at New Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale on 16 May 2026. Expect a long, demanding 59 km mountain course with 3050 m of climb, raced in pairs for a thrilling test of endurance and navigation.

A 5.2 mile fell race with 1,200 ft ascent from the Craven Arms in Appletreewick to Simons Seat and back. Entry is for over 18s and the £10 fee includes a drink to be taken at the finish line.

A 50 mile point to point ultra on 16 May 2026 from Lakeland Maze Farm Park to Lea Town with chip timing, live tracking and seven mandatory checkpoints. Pre registration is required and entrants must meet prior race criteria.

A low key trail half marathon of about 13.2 miles around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley, with a 3.5 hour time limit, limited to 50 entries, mandatory safety kit and one checkpoint plus finish refreshments.

Derwent Reservoir Trail Runs on 17 May 2026 at Derwent Waterside Park near Consett offers 5km and 10km trail races with live chip timing, Canicross allowance, on-site parking and finishers' medals and merchandise.

A MapRun navigation event at Elterwater Hostel on 17 May 2026 in the Lake District. Category O with pre entry and on the day fees; minimum age 14 and 14 to 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

A hill trail event in Cockermouth on 19 May 2026 featuring an adult multi terrain race and a new junior race with age specific distances and medals. The adult race is chip timed and includes a timed summit section.

An undulating single-loop trail of about 10.5 Kilometres through the parkland of Rudding Park, Harrogate, supporting Mind in Harrogate. The event features on-course water, distance markers, a finish goody bag and post-race food and music.

A short, sharp fell race over 3 miles with 820 ft of ascent around Latterbarrow. The event takes place in May with junior and senior starts. Entry is available on the day.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

A 12 kilometre undulating trail race in Rodley, Leeds on 20 May 2026 featuring canal paths, Woodhall Hills and Calverley Woods with a unique split field where runners travel clockwise and anticlockwise on the same route.

Experience an epic 200 mile single stage ultra marathon from Hull to Helmsley. This biennial challenge follows the scenic Wolds Way and Cleveland Way National Trails through the North York Moors with a 60 hour time limit.

Enjoy a flexible trail run along the River Wear with this 7 hour time challenge. Participants of all abilities can choose their own distance and earn a themed medal and distance pins in a supportive environment.

A Day 1 trail event along the River Wear in Durham, run as a 7 hour time challenge with signed laps and multiple distance options. Finishers receive a Durham-themed medal and distance pins; aid tables and vegan goody bags are provided.

A 110 mile single stage trail race along the Cleveland Way around the North York Moors and coastline, starting in Filey and finishing in Helmsley, with a 36 hour completion limit and options for solo or relay entry.

An out-and-back fell challenge in the Howgill Fells on 23 May 2026 covering about 25 km with 1500 m of ascent. Options include load bearing, runner clean fatigue and walker unloaded categories, with mandatory kit checks and checkpoint suppo..

A traditional fell race over 7 miles with 400 metres of ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott. Navigation and three mandatory checkpoints are required, the event follows FRA rules and a 2 hours 15 minutes time limit applies.

Experience fell running at Sale Fell with races for all ages including a six mile senior route and various junior distances. Enjoy a chip timed event featuring trophies for top finishers and age category winners.

Run Nidderdale is a 10 km trail race at Nidderdale Showground on 23 May 2026, following a well-marked route through woodland, moorland and the Nidderdale Way. Two thirds of proceeds are donated to the event charities.