Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2025-2026

Cracoe Cracker Challenge 2026 is a long-distance event in Cracoe, North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 25-mile or 12-mile route through the Yorkshire Dales, open to walkers and runners, starting from Cracoe Village Hall. Run by LDWA – West Yorkshire, the course features the South loop..

Endurancelife Northumberland invites runners to the Northumberland coast, centered on Bamburgh. The event offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances across a single, linear coastal course noted for sand and dunes and elevation gains (190 ft for 10K up to 1,631 ft for the Ultra). The rou..

Derwent Reservoir 5 & 10 Milers takes place at Derwent Reservoir, Edmundbyers, Consett (DH8 9TT) on 22 February 2026. This is the seventh running of the winter trail event. The reservoir is owned by Northumbrian Water and lies on the border of County Durham and Northumberland. Registration open..

SilverBackTrails Lilla’s Revenge is a 10-mile trail running event on the North York Moors National Park held on 22 February 2026. The event is organised by SilverBack Trails. Entry is limited to 50 participants, minimum age 18, and entry fee is £20. Entries are via SiEntries only; there are no entr..

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run is an evening trail-running event held at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. It features two routes: a fully marked 10k course with 380m of ascent and a 5k option with 200m of ascent. The route uses the January course and combines forest roads and trails..

The John Muir Way Ultra Marathon is a 50km trail race along Scotland’s East Lothian coast. The route starts on Port Seton Promenade and follows the John Muir Way through historic towns and coastal landscapes—passing Aberlady, Gullane and North Berwick—before finishing at Foxlake Adventures in Dunbar..

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k (ish) trail race set in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants of all abilities. The route promises an immersive nature experience with mud, hills, and obstacles, and may include follow-the-trail sections. The event welcomes dogs and offers canine-focused provisions, includ..

The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra 2026 is an ultra trail event on 8 March 2026 that follows the Northumberland coastline. Distances offered include: 54km Ultra 27km Ultra The route starts near Bamburgh Castle and finishes at Druridge Bay Country Park. Along the way runners pass Beadnell Ha..

The CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is scheduled for 8 March 2026 and starts and finishes in Morland Village Hall, CA10 3AS. The event is a 30 mile trail ultra for runners and walkers. The route is largely off-road on mixed terrain, with about 3000 ft of elevation. The course runs through undulating countr..

Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile running event organized by Greener Miles Running, held at The Cycle Hub on Newcastle's Quayside. The route winds from the quayside through areas along the river toward parks and meadows, offering a mix of trails and roads. The event emphasizes inclusivit..

Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail race held in Otley, West Yorkshire, primarily following the Welcome Way. Distances offered are 13, 20, 34 and 50 miles, with climbs of 1,360 to 6,000 feet. The course winds across moorland, alongside rivers, canals and reservoirs, across farmland and woodland, wit..

The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs take place on 15 March 2026 at Alnwick Castle, The Peth, Alnwick NE66 2LA. The runs start and finish outside the castle and follow trails that pass through Hulne Park, Priory, and parts of the castle grounds. The event is not canicross friendly due to site restrictions..

Organised by Great Owl Running, the Chevin BS fell race is a 10-kilometre loop on the Chevin in Otley, West Yorkshire. A Category BS event, it features about 390 metres of ascent in a notably hilly course. The race starts and finishes on Station Road, beginning with a climb to Surprise View, then tr..

We Need To Talk About Chevin is a Category BM fell race organized by Great Owl Running in Otley, West Yorkshire. The 14-kilometre (about 9 miles) course climbs around 650 metres (roughly 2130 ft) of challenging, off-road terrain, starting and finishing on Station Road. Runners tackle Chevin's well-k..

The Hardmoors 55 is a 55 mile ultramarathon on Saturday 21 March 2026, running from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors and the Cleveland Hills. The course has over 2700 m of ascent and is approximately 95% on the Cleveland Way National Trail. The race is designed to be run unsuppor..

The Blubberhouses Moor Challenge Event is scheduled for Sunday 22 March 2026. Online entries for that event will open on 25 September 2025. In recent years the group organised two challenge events each year, with Blubberhouses Moor traditionally held in late March. The Wensleydale Wedge is no longe..

The Pendulum 2026 takes place on Sunday 22 March 2026 in the Cheviot Hills near Langleeford. The event is organised by Northern Fell Running and Cheviot TRAIL Events. Entries open 3 April 2025 and close 20 March 2026. The minimum age is 18 and the published entry fee is £29. Parking in the valley i..

The event takes place in Buttermere Village, Cumbria on 22 March 2026. The route is a circular trail around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water. The advertised distance is 20 kilometres, run as one lap with an undulating profile. The minimum entry age is 17 years. The race has a Trail Runni..

Grasmere Wild Trail Runs is a two-day Lake District event based at The Showfield, Stock Lane, Grasmere, Cumbria. The Saturday Trail Runs feature a beloved 10km route and a 5km option, with the 10km looping through Grasmere Village, Grasmere Water, Rydal Water and past Rydal Caves. The event is Canic..

Dales Traverse® 2026 is a 55 km ultra running event held on Sunday 29 March 2026. The event starts in Kirkby Stephen (Rugby Club) and finishes below Richmond Castle. The route follows Alfred Wainwright's coast to coast path, passing through the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ove..