Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2026-2027

A low cost and informal summer fell race in Great Langdale featuring an 8 km route to the summit of Pike of Blisco and an unconventional beer prizegiving.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

A fast, flat 10 km riverside event in Darlington offering medals and goody bags for all, competitive prizes for top finishers, and points toward a four-race series with awards in October.

An evening team relay at Derwenthaugh Country Park on 16 July, run by Derwent Valley Running Club. Teams of three, age 16 plus, must include at least one male and one female; entry is £18 per team and parking is limited.

An uphill only vertical K style race in Patterdale, the Swirral Grind 850 covers 6 km with 850 m of ascent to a trig point near Helvellyn. It is part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend on 17 July 2026.

A technical 28 km skyrace on the Helvellyn Massif near Patterdale with 2700 m ascent, mandatory climbing experience and a pre selection entry process; includes GPS tracking, a marked course and a post race meal.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale on 18 July 2026 with 3700 m of ascent. The course follows Lake District paths and exposed ridges including Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge and is classed as a Skyrunning UK Sky Extra.

A technical 29 km sky race in Patterdale with 2050 m ascent across the central and eastern fells of the Lake District. The fully marked course features manned checkpoints, a feed station, electronic timing and a safety team.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia near Cramlington that runs over the landform and surrounding countryside. The course uses stone paths, soft trails and forest tracks and includes a water station and a bespoke finisher medal.

A classic AM fell race during Ingleton's Gala day, covering 11km/6.8mi with 600m of ascent. The route runs from the village to Ingleborough summit and back along a public footpath.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit through Wensleydale and Swaledale with an ascent of Great Shunner Fell; for experienced walkers and runners with a 22 hour completion limit. The route is based at Harmby Village Hall and includes manned checkpoin..

A short fell race near Cracoe on Sunday 19 July 2026 covering 2.60 miles with about 900 feet of climb. The route crosses fields, includes a trailer and a wall to climb, rough ground and a final steep ascent.

A clockwise 12.3 miles / 19.8 km Lakeland fell race on 19 July 2026, climbing about 3300 ft and crossing Ill Bell, High Street and Kentmere Pike. FRA rules apply and minimum kit and checkpoint cutoffs are strictly enforced.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

A trail half marathon on the Pennine Way around Bowes, featuring dirt tracks, stream crossings, boggy sections and an exposed moorland route. Mandatory waterproofs and basic navigation kit are required and water top ups are provided on rout..

A flat 5 mile, two-lap trail race in Ashington on 21 July 2026 with prizes, a finisher gift and a small donation to Friends of the Woods; entry is limited and parking is a short walk from the race HQ.

A mid-summer fell race in Ravenscar covering about 10 km with 250 m of climb, held at the Ravenscar tea rooms. Entry is on the day with modest fees, team competition and FRA permit insurance in place.

The Fellside Fell Race will take place in Caldbeck on Wednesday 22 July 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

An evening trail event at Aske Hall near Richmond featuring 5km, 10km and a 5km walk across pasture, farm tracks and woodland. The single lap course is marked and may be muddy; basic facilities and a water station are provided.