Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2025-2026

Its Grim Up North Running presents the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle in Skipton, starting near Aireville Park and finishing in town. The flat, towpath course runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and offers distances from 5k to Ultra. Depending on distance, the route is out-and-back or laps, with mar..

Punk Panther Green Gateways is the season-opening trail race hosted from Otley Cricket Club in Otley, West Yorkshire. The course links city parks and green spaces around Leeds via the Green Gateways route, largely off-road, with a return along the Meanwood Valley Trail. Distances offered are 14, 20..

The Lets Run Adventures Hardmoors 55 recce is scheduled for Saturday 17 January 2026. The event starts at Cod Beck large car park just outside Osmotherley, North Yorkshire, and finishes in Helmsley. The recce covers about 25 miles of the Hardmoors 55 route. Entries open 27 January 2025 and close 10..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7km), subject..

That's Lyth is a winter long-distance walk/run organised by Lakeland LDWA, starting from Abbot Hall Social Centre in Kendal, Cumbria. The 23-mile loop encircles the Lyth Valley, taking in the scenic climbs to Cunswick Fell, Whitbarrow Scar and Scout Scar. Scheduled for Sunday 25 January 2026, it fea..

Druridge Bay Beach Trail Runs take place at Druridge Bay Country Park on the Northumberland coast. The event offers 10km and half-marathon routes, with Canicross friendly policy allowing one controlled dog per runner. The course blends coastal paths, trails and beach running, described as flat with..

The Hardmoors 26.2 Saltburn Trail races take place on Sunday 1 February 2026 at Saltburn Learning Campus (Huntcliff Secondary School), Marske Mill Lane, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS12 1HJ. The event holds an ARC permit (26/006) and has a maximum field of 350 entrants. The races are circular routes starti..

Fountains Abbey Wild Trail Runs is a trail event hosted at the historic Fountains Abbey, a National Trust site near Ripon and a UNESCO World Heritage location dating back to 1132. The event offers three distances to suit different abilities: 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The course..

Nav4 LAW75 is a 75-mile winter endurance event from Skipton Castle to Appleby’s Market Cross in Cumbria. The route follows Lady Anne’s Way, with sections of The Dales Way and Pennine Journey, crossing Wharfedale, Wensleydale and the Upper Eden Valley. This two-day, self-supported challenge is limite..

Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is a scenic trail race around Harrogate and Knaresborough, offering 14, 20 and 34-mile options (Ultra 34 miles, a 20‑mile trail, and a shorter route). The course loops Harrogate within a 3–4 mile radius, mostly on attractive country paths and through Nidd Gorge; the ult..

The Duergar Nightcrawler is a night trail run set for Saturday 7 February 2026. The route runs around the Simonside Hills near Rothbury in Northumberland, with a distance of 10 miles. The event is presented by Cold Brew Events Ltd and is based at Newcastle House, Front Street, Rothbury, NE65 7UT. T..

Rombalds Stride is a 23 Miles trail event starting and finishing in Guiseley. The route goes via Esholt, Baildon, Ilkley, Burley Woodhead and Menston, and passes over Rombalds Moor, Ilkley Moor and Otley Chevin. The course is hilly, run as a single lap, and is not suitable for wheelchairs. Entry is..

Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl takes place in Grizedale Forest on the east side (LA22 0QJ). In season 4, it is the event’s second Grizedale appearance. Runners choose between a 10k loop with 260m of ascent and a shorter 6k route with 150m.The course runs on wide forest paths and is billed as the most..

North Lakes Half Marathon & 10KM, staged by Wild Deer Events with Timing Up North, is a road-running event in the Lorton Valley near Cockermouth, in the Lake District. It offers two distances: a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles), with routes described as fastish and largely on quiet c..

The Billing is a winter trail race organised by Great Owl Running in Rawdon, Leeds. The approximately 14-kilometre single-lap loop climbs The Billing, skirts the top of Yeadon, then circles the Leeds Bradford Airport perimeter before returning for a second ascent. The undulating course runs on field..

Silverdale Circuit 2026 takes place on Saturday 14 February 2026 and is organised by Ascend Events Ltd. The route starts from Milnthorpe and is at low level with easy access from the M6. Entries are not yet open; the listed closing date is Saturday 7 February 2026. The entry fee is £35.00 and the e..

The Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10K head-torch trail race on 14 February 2026 at Whinlatter Forest, Lake District. The event is organised by Greener Miles Running and takes place at Siskins Cafe, Whinlatter Forest Park, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW. The minimum age is 14. Entry fees are listed as £23..

Glentress Trail Races sit in Glentress Forest near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, about an hour from Edinburgh. The event offers three distances: 21km, 10km and a new 5km for 2026. The 21k course combines forest singletrack and MTB trail sections, with around 633m ascent and features such as The G..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a flexible running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with options to complete distances from a minimum of 3 km up to ul..

Glentress Trail Marathon is a demanding mountain-trail race held in Glentress Forest in the Scottish Borders, between Peebles and Innerleithen, about an hour from Edinburgh. Runners complete two 21k laps of the Glentress route, totaling around 42k with roughly 1,260m of ascent. The course blends for..