Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2026-2027

The Chopwell Gambit is a unique 10km trail race in Chopwell Woods where strategy is everything. Runners choose their own start time, with the last to begin declared the winner. This inaugural event tests nerve and pacing against a fixed noo..

The Lap is a 72km ultra marathon around Lake Windermere. With 24 hours to complete the fully marked trail, it offers six support stations and is open to runners and walkers.

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.

Tackle the Caw fell race in the Lake District on Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9.3 km with 550 m climb from Broughton Mills. Day of race entry, great views and a classic fell running challenge for all abilities.

Explore the trails of Constable Burton Hall in the Yorkshire Dales with a 5km or 10km race. The course winds through pasture, woodland, and includes a fun stream crossing. Trail shoes are recommended for the potentially muddy paths.

Explore Yorkshire's trails at the Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle. Choose from four distances, from a half marathon to a 50-mile ultra, on routes linking famous paths like the Pennine Way. Every finisher gets a medal and a meal back at the h..

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.

The Charlesworth Chase is a 5.2-mile fell race starting from the Craven Arms in Appletreewick. The out-and-back course ascends 1200 ft to the Simons Seat trig point. Entry includes a drink to be enjoyed at the finish line.

This recce day covers the challenging first 12-mile section of the Lakes in A Day route from Caldbeck to Threlkeld. Led by experienced NAV4 guides, it includes route advice and covers terrain like Blencathra and Hallsfell Ridge. Group size..

This 50-mile ultra journey starts in Sedgwick, Kendal, and finishes near Preston, tracing the historic Lancaster Canal. The scenic route offers views of Morecambe Bay and passes through several picturesque towns. Participants can run solo o..

Oswiu's Revenge is a 13.2 mile trail run through the Black Hambleton woods and hills near Osmotherley. The challenging course offers expansive moorland views and requires runners to carry full mandatory kit. Finishers receive a unique medal..

5km and 10km trail races at Derwent Reservoir on 17 May 2026, held from the south side of the reservoir. Firm trails with some grass and woodland, canicross friendly, live chip timing, finisher medal and refreshments.

A 6 km multi terrain hill race in Cockermouth on 19 May 2026 with a junior programme, chip timing, summit prizes and medals for junior finishers.

A 10.5 km single-loop trail race through the parkland and woodland of Rudding Park, Harrogate, supporting Mind in Harrogate. The undulating course has technical sections, a 5 km water station and a 1 hour 45 minute cut off; the race is full..

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.

Calverley Chaos is a fully marked 8 km 5 mile trail race based at The Railway Inn in Calverley, Leeds. The route uses permanent colored footpath markers with extra markers on race day and entry is limited to 150 runners.

A formidable 200-mile single-stage ultramarathon across Yorkshire's trails and coastline. Competitors have 60 hours to complete the route, which combines the Yorkshire Wolds Way and the Cleveland Way. A mandatory motorised support team is r..

Run with a view of Durham Cathedral in this 7-hour time challenge along the River Wear. Choose your own distance on a scenic trail loop, from a 3km fun run to a full marathon or ultra. Every finisher gets a themed medal and a goody bag.