Trail Running calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2026-2027

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle is a rugged 13.7 km test with 549 m of climb across scenic Northumberland hills on Sun 21 Jun 2026. Entry on the day is welcome with modest fees for members and non members.

An 8.8 km fell race near Haweswater in the Lake District with 244 m of climb, open to runners aged 16 and over. Entry is on the day for £5 and the race is part of the Bampton Village Sports Day and Fete.

Take on a scenic 12 km course across the North York Moors with 400 m of climb for a rewarding midweek challenge. Entry on the day, friendly teams welcome and a post race BBQ helps raise money for charity.

Take on the Reston Scar Scamper at Staveley Mill Yard on Wed 24 Jun 2026, a lively 6 km fell race with 301 m of climb across fully marked Lake District trails. On the day entry is £5 and all proceeds support Staveley community projects.

A summer trail running event at Chopwell Woods on 27 June 2026 offering 5, 10 and 15 mile routes, live chip timing, and a finishers' medal with food and drink. The course lies in 360 hectares of mixed woodland near Rowlands Gill.

Celebrate the 50th Alston Gala with this historic 6.2 km fell race to Park Fell and back. Support the local mountain rescue team while tackling a 211 meter climb in the North Pennines.

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

On 27 June 2026 in Kettlewell, this fundraising event offers three routes from 17 to 4.5 miles across Wharfedale, with GPX routes, on-course water stations, and entry fees that include parking and refreshments.

At Honister Slate Mine on 27 June 2026, runners can choose 5 km or 10 km routes that combine open-fell sections with a c.700 m underground mine passage requiring helmet and headtorch. Courses are waymarked and marshaled; entrants must be 16..

An obstacle 5k at Herrington Country Park on 27 June 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide through a mixed-surface course. Waves run every 15 minutes, minimum age 13, with fundraising and a finishers medal included.

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition near Widdrington advertises a 10K course that runs closer to 12K along the Northumbrian coastal path. The day features live music, food vendors, drinks, llamas in a field, and no cut-off times.

A 13K, 825 m ascent fell race in Mungrisdale on 28 June 2026, serving as a counter in the English Fell Running Championships. The classic route is enforced, navigation skills are required, and entries are limited with a waiting list if full..

A chip timed approximately 10k held on the private Mulgrave Estate near Sandsend and Whitby. The woodland route passes Mulgrave Castle with coastal views; refreshments, parking and a bespoke finisher memento are provided.

The Total Warrior will take place in Bramham on Sunday 28 June 2026.

A team fell relay around Chevin Forest and Danefield. Runners cover about 3 miles with 558 ft of ascent over forest trails in teams organised by Horsforth Fellandale, with official results published after the event.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Experience a classic ascent to the top of Yorkshire with this 10.5 km fell race starting under the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct and climbing the steep slopes of Whernside.

A traditional parish boundary event in Patterdale on 4 July 2026 with four route choices from a 28 mile full boundary to a family downhill walk, trackers provided and proceeds supporting the local school and church.

A circular 120 mile trail run from Goathland Village Hall across the North York Moors, summiting the 10 highest hills and following parts of the Cleveland Way, Esk Valley Walk and Lyke Wake Walk. Time limit 35 hours with mandatory kit and c..

A circular, fully marked 30 km route from Swaledale to the Tan Hill Inn climbing almost 3,000 ft across Coast to Coast and Pennine Way sections. GPX and map are available and aid stations provide vegan and gluten free options.