Trail Running calendar near North Middleton 2026-2027

Tackle the wild slopes of Bollihope Carrs in this scenic 10.5 km fell race with 380 m of climb. Expect rough terrain, steep descents and unmarked navigation so come prepared with full FRA kit. Limited to 50 runners for a fell experience.

Take on the Coledale Horseshoe in the Lake District on Sat 28 Mar 2026, a challenging 13.7 km fell race with 1067 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Pre entry only and limited to 400 runners so book early.

Join Margisons Miles, a 6 hour charity loop at Community Woods, Ashington, where runners cover as much or as little as they like to support Wansbeck Valley Food Bank and Friends of the Woods. Sweets, water and proceeds support charities.

A 55 km ultra on Wainwright’s coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, crossing the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. The event emphasises self-sufficiency, mandatory kit checks, mapped GPX support and staffed aid stations.

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

A forest trail event on Sunday 29 March 2026 around Whinlatter Top with two route options, chip timing and marked courses. Dogs may run with suitable harnesses and borrowable kit is available.

Run a scenic multi lap trail along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral at Fraggle Run North. Choose distances from 3 km to 50 km or tackle the flexible 7 hour Time Challenge and enjoy on course aid and finisher goodies.

Join the Samaritans Way Trail Run in Guisborough on 4 April for scenic 10 km and 20 km trail routes. Proceeds support Teesside Samaritans and entrants receive a T shirt, medal, feed stations and marshals for a safe, social day out.

Enjoy Stanhope Trail Races in the North Pennines with 10k and half marathon routes from Stanhope Showground across moorland, woodland and waterfall views. Marked trails, big climbs and finish line food make for a rewarding spring trail day.

A 26 miles loop across peat bogs in the North Pennines, the Allendale Challenge raises funds for North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team and normally sells out. The 2026 event uses electronic chip timing and limits entries to 750.

A coastal trail event of 7.4 miles with 890 ft of ascent, running from Skinningrove along the Cleveland Way to Saltburn and back. Open to participants aged 15 and over, runners and walkers have 2.5 hours to complete the route.

A Lake District trail-running festival in Keswick with 53k and 23k routes. Routes pass Derwent Water and include ascents of Scafell Pike and High Spy, with marked kilometres, aid stations and race services for participants.

The Jeffrey's Mount Figure of Eight on Sat 11 Apr 2026 in the Lake District is a classic 7.8 km fell race with 530 m of climb that rewards stamina and navigation. On the day entry is £8 and proceeds support Macmillan Cancer Support.

Run the stunning north east coast from Redcar to Whitby in the CBTE Charm Bracelet Marathon, a 26.5 mile trail along beaches, cliffs and the Cleveland Way. Limited to 300 entrants and a welcoming 10 hour cutoff for walkers.

Run a scenic 14.35 miles from Redcar Beach to the fishing village of Staithes along sand, cliff top paths and the Cleveland Way. Challenging underfoot terrain and a five hour cutoff mean walkers are welcome.

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.

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.

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.

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.