Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2025-2026

Settle Saunter in the Yorkshire Dales on 31 May 2026 offers 10k, half marathon and 23 mile routes across scenic footpaths and bridleways. Run by the Rotary Club to raise funds for local and global charities, with a cafe on site.

Push for the summit at Stickle Grind 650, a fierce 2.4 km uphill trail with 650 m of ascent through classic Lake District scenery. Expect marked routes, checkpoints, live music and a summit finish at Harrison Stickle.

Choose 38 km race or 60 km ultra at Rab Scafell Sky on 6 June 2026 in the Lake District, summiting England's highest peak across rugged single track mountain terrain. Fully marked and timed with checkpoints for a true skyrunning test.

Tackle the North Leeds Skyline for scenic but testing off road trails around Otley, with distances from a 50 km ultra to shorter 16 km and relay options. Expect marked routes, checkpoints and friendly race support.

Enjoy a scenic 21 km race with about 850 m of ascent through Great and Little Langdale on steep technical trails. Part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend, the event returns to Stickle Barn for music and finish line vibes.

Explore the Southern Lake District from Kendal on 6 and 7 June with looped ultra and shorter trail options that pass Ambleside Garburn Pass and Lake Windermere. Choose single or two day formats with strong support for walkers and runners.

The Samaritans Way Ultra is a trail running event held at Guisborough Rugby Club, featuring two race distances: a 40km marathon and a 60km ultra marathon. The course follows the Official Samaritans Way, a trail created by Teesside Samaritan..

Take on a 24 hour 50 mile traverse from Marsden to Ilkley across South Pennine moors, visiting six poetic Stanza Stones and the historic village of Haworth. Expect rugged climbs, live tracking and hearty checkpoints to keep you moving.

Run 100 km along the stunning Northumberland coast from Bamburgh to Tynemouth Priory, passing castles, harbours and dramatic sea views. Waymarked and supported with feed stations and medical cover, with a 24 hour cutoff.

Join this lively BOFRA championship fell race in Kettlewell, featuring a fast start up to a skyline ridge, a cairn turnaround and a quick scree descent. Short but sharp course welcomes juniors and seniors for a thrilling local challenge.

Join the Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs on Saturday 13 June 2026 in the Lake District for scenic off road trails and a friendly atmosphere. Choose 10 km or half marathon routes, enjoy chip timing and a bespoke finisher medal, and dogs are we..

On 13 June 2026 tackle the Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail from Otley to Pateley Bridge and back, passing Swinsty, Fewston and Thruscross reservoirs. Choose 13, 20 or 32 miles and enjoy tough, scenic trail running with finisher medal and tee.

Join Manorlands PaintRush in Bingley, Yorkshire for a colourful 5 kilometres charity run supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. Expect paint stations, obstacles, a medal plus music, food and a bar at Bradford and Bingley Club.

Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones is a challenging self navigated trail race from Chop Gate Village Hall, part of the Hardmoors series. Choose marathon, half or 10k looped routes across wild moorland, with mandatory kit and limited entries.

Enjoy scenic trails through the Forcett Hall estate with a 5 km loop or a 10 km two lap option on fairly flat but potentially muddy terrain. Limited to 200 runners, this friendly trail run is perfect for trail shoe lovers and outdoor fans.

Run the summer Cheviot Goat, around 50 miles through the remote Cheviot hills from Ingram. Big skies, wild terrain, GPS tracking and a 24 hour time limit make this a true Border country endurance test.

Run coastal cliffs and wild moorland from Scarborough in the North Yorks Ultra Challenge, with routes from 10 miles up to a full 100 km. Pick continuous or staged formats, race competitively or join the social Ultra March, with support stop..

Experience the Lamplighter 40 Night Ultra across the North York Moors, a 40 mile overnight trail from sundown to sunup around Goathland. Limited to 40 runners, it mixes rugged night navigation with checkpoints and sunrise views.

Run a scenic trail half in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales, across riverside paths and moorland with steep climbs and great Wharfedale views. Expect about 900 m of ascent, on course support and a generous post race meal.

Run a flat, fully signed trail along the River Wear with cathedral views at Saturn Lord of The Run North, a 7 hour trail event in Durham. Pick from short laps to ultra distances, earn a themed medal with aid stations and vegan options.