Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2026-2027

Run along the River Wear with iconic Cathedral views at the Dashing Dog Charity Run in Durham. Pick any distance from 3 km to ultra in a seven hour time challenge, collect a dog themed medal and help local dog rehoming charities.

Take on a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear near Durham, flat signed footpaths with cathedral views. Choose your distance from short loops to ultramarathons, walkers welcome and proceeds support local dog rehoming charities.

Take on the Hooded Horse Fell Race in Kilburn, North York Moors on 12 April 2026, a challenging 10.7 km course with 390 m of climb through forest and moorland. Pre entry only; adults 18 plus welcome.

Tackle the Grisedale Grind, a steep 4 km Lake District fell race with a testing 480 m ascent that rewards gutsy climbs. Entry on the day for £7 cash, juniors welcome at Revelin Moss opposite Whinlatter Visitor Centre.

An approximately 37 mile self navigation event from Goathland in the North York Moors visiting five triangulation pillars. Solo entries and pairs are accepted; participants must be self supported, carry mandatory kit and meet checkpoint req..

Enjoy a scenic 12 km trail in the Yorkshire Dales as part of the Due North series on 18 April 2026. The Burnsall start and finish offers marshalled country routes, post race food and a beer and prizes for age groups.

The Burnsall Trail Half will take place in Burnsall on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

Enjoy a relaxed run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Saltaire on 18 April 2026 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options for runners, joggers and walkers. Finish with a quirky jumble medal, hot food and your choice of beer or soft drink..

Tackle a scenic 12K trail challenge around Burnsall Village on the opening leg of the Due North series. Enjoy a fully waymarked riverside and countryside route with generous post race rewards and a lively village atmosphere at the finish.

A spring Lake District mountain run with a figure-of-eight route over Loadpot, High Street, Helvellyn and Place Fell. Main route is just over 40 miles, limited to 100 starters and a full bad-weather kit is required.

Take on the Teenager With Altitude fell race in the Lake District, a testing 24.7 km route from Newlands Adventure Centre with about 2300 m of climb across classic Lakeland terrain. Pre entry only, adults 18 and over, teams welcome with pri..

Two organised fell races from Newlands Activity Centre near Keswick offering 11.5-mile and 15.3-mile courses with significant ascent, online pre-entry, Sportident timing and post-race drinks; proceeds support local causes and the Motor Neur..

Two circular trail races of about 7 and 16 miles around the North York Moors from Swainby Village Hall. Marked courses use moorland, forest tracks and parts of the Cleveland Way, with feed stations, checkpoints and medical cover.

Discover Trail Blazer Dam Busters at Blackton Grange Estate for a fresh trail running challenge through moors, dams and rugged Pennine trails. Choose a 10K or half marathon and enjoy scenic, remote countryside near Barnard Castle.

Join a scenic 10 km fell race in the Lake District at Witherslack, featuring 340 m of climb on a fully flagged route. No pre entry needed; sign up on the day at Dean Barwick Primary School and enjoy post run refreshments.

Beyond Newcastle invites trail and ultra runners to scenic riverside routes starting and finishing at Newcastle Quayside, with 25 km and 55 km options, waymarked course, feed stations and a finisher medal. Expect mixed surfaces, hills and c..

A historic 24 mile mountain fell race around Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside in Horton-in-Ribblesdale on 25 April 2026. The event includes a six person relay, FRA entry rates and online entries open 26 October 2025.

A point to point high level traverse across remote Yorkshire Dales fells, the Fellsman Dart is about 30 miles from Redshaw to Threshfield with 4,200 feet of ascent and 13 staffed checkpoints.

Explore military history and sweeping Lake District views at the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run on Saturday 25 April 2026. Choose 11 km or 14 mile routes across an active RAF station with proceeds benefiting the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Tackle the classic Eskdale Elevation fell race in the Lake District, a testing 20.2 km route with 1455 m of climb across dramatic fells. Enter on the day for £10 with proceeds going to charity.