Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2025-2026

Explore the Wainstones, a Hardmoors trail day from Chop Gate offering marathon, half and 10k circular routes across rugged moorland. Navigation and mandatory kit make this a true adventure, and places are limited so sign up early.

Preview the Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 route on this 26 mile recce from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside. Based at Dalemain Mansion, the day includes coach transfer, checkpoints and medical support to help you prepare.

A classic Borrowdale fell race starting outside Langstrath Country Inn, this 7.5 km route climbs 430 m over rough, partly navigational terrain with stunning tarn and valley views. Entries are on the day only and places are limited.

Tebay Fell Race in the Lake District is a thrilling 13 km course with 914 m of climb across classic fell country, perfect for strong, adventurous runners. Entry on the day with showers and food at the Tebay Sports Social and Railway Club.

Enjoy evening laps through the picturesque Forcett Hall estate, passing an Iron Age boundary, a Georgian grotto and pretty woodland on mostly gentle trails. Choose 5 km or 10 km routes with marshals, water stops and post run snacks.

Tackle Beamsley Beacon on 18 June 2026 in Addingham, York Dales, an 8.8 km fell race with 335 m of climb, steep ascents and rewarding views. Entry is on the day for £5 with registration at St Peter's Church, teams welcome, minimum age 16.

Test your limits at the SCOTT Sports Summer Cheviot Goat, a single day ultra across the wild Cheviot hills. With GPS tracking and a 24 hour cutoff, expect remote terrain, prizes for top finishers and a finisher shirt and medal.

Run the North Yorks Ultra Challenge from Scarborough on 20 and 21 June 2026 across stunning coastal and moorland trails. Distances from 10 miles to 100 km with single day or two day formats, a Trailblazerz race for faster runners and an Ult..

Experience the Lamplighter 20 or 40, night trail runs from Goathland Village Hall across moonlit North Yorkshire Moors. Routes visit trig points and checkpoints, with refreshments, trackers and finisher medals in a limited 40 runner field.

Kettlewell Skirfare Half Marathon is a rugged trail with about 900 m of climbing across riverside paths and moorland. Part of the Due North series and a Yorkshire Three Peaks qualifier, with race swag and a hot meal at the finish.

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.

Take on the Fountains 10K in picturesque Grantley near Ripon, North Yorkshire, a single loop through Nidderdale's quiet lanes, trails and moorland. Enjoy undulating terrain, a lively village finish with music and a warm welcoming vibe.

Hawkswick Dash on Sunday 21 June 2026 in the Yorkshire Dales is a short, scenic fell race that climbs to a skyline ridge then drops back to the field in a thrilling finish. Entry on the day only with low fees and junior races.

Enjoy a scenic trail run around Harewood House estate with lakeside views, woodlands and routes past the sets of Emmerdale. Choose 12.7km or 21.7km with chip timing, marshals and a finisher medal at a friendly low waste event.

Run as far as you like in seven hours along the River Wear with cathedral views at Lord of The Run North. Choose your distance from 3 km up to ultra, enjoy on course aid, themed medals and vegan goody bags.

Take on the Settle Hills Race on Sun 21 Jun 2026, an 11.3 km fell loop with 500 m climb and superb views to Pen Y Ghent. Starts in Settle Market Place with pre entry or entry on the day, marshals and finish refreshments.

Enjoy a scenic but testing 6.7 mile fell race with 1654 ft of climb from YHA Windermere in the Lake District on Sun 28 Jun 2026. Open to runners aged 16 and over with pre entry and on the day entries available.

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.

Join the Chopwell Woods Burger & Beer Trail Runs on 27 June 2026 for scenic 5, 10 and 15 mile trail routes through 360 hectares of woodland. Finishers enjoy a medal plus a burger and beer and the event is canicross friendly.

Join the Alston Gala Fell Race in the North Pennines on Saturday 27 June 2026, starting and finishing at Alston Playing Field. A punchy 6.2 km course with about 211 m of climb promises classic fell terrain and a friendly atmosphere.