Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2026-2027

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

A three leg fell relay at Danefield Park near Otley on 8 July 2026. Each leg is 4.8 km with 170 m of climb and teams of three compete across male, female and mixed categories.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

The Lakeland Trails Ultra offers four scenic distances through the Lake District, from a 100k midnight adventure to a 14k trail run. All routes are fully marked and supported with feed stations. The event includes professional photos and fi..

A trail ultra along Saint Cuthbert's Way from Wooler Youth Hostel, offered in *100 km* and *45 mile* formats, with live GPS tracking, five timed aid checkpoints, tidal cutoffs for the 100 km route, and on-site accommodation and coach option..

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Lyke Wake Challenge The Lyke Wake Challenge is a point-to-point running event taking place on July 11, 2026. It covers a distance of just over 40 miles, starting near Osmotherley and finishing in Ravenscar village. The route follows the cla..

Join a guided recce of the Helvellyn to Ambleside section for the Lakes in A Day challenge. Cover around 11 miles with experienced NAV4 tutors, focusing on route knowledge and event strategy. Group size is limited to 12.

This railway-themed trail ultra covers 30 miles from Whitby to Pickering, passing eight stations along scenic railway lines. With a 13-hour cutoff, it welcomes both runners and walkers. The inclusive event includes checkpoints, basic snacks..

A 10 km race through the historic grounds of Floors Castle in Kelso on 12 July 2026. Mixed road and trail surfaces, a water station near 5 km, finishing refreshments, and medals and goodie bags for all finishers.

Challenge yourself on the steep slopes of Chapelfell Top in this classic midweek fell race. The 7km out-and-back route from St. John's Chapel demands solid navigation skills over rough, pathless terrain. A true test for experienced fell run..

Tackle the Blisco Dash in the Lake District from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, an exhilarating 8 km / 5 miles fell race climbing 609 m for breathtaking views and a real test of legs. Entry on the day only and teams are welcome.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

This uphill-only race challenges runners with 6km and 850m of ascent, from Patterdale to the summit of Helvellyn via Swirral Edge. It's a pure vertical test in the Lake District. Entries open in October 2025 for the July 2026 event.

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a technically demanding 28 km sky race in the Lake District, featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles on the Helvellyn Massif. Entry requires proof of advanced climbing or scrambling skills, as a..

The Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a 57 km Sky Extra race in the Lake District. With 3,700 m of ascent, it traverses five iconic ridges, including Striding Edge. No vetting is required, and the fee covers full support and tracking.

A 29 km sky race with 2050 m of ascent in the Lake District's Eastern Fells. This technical mountain trail event is designed as an entry point to skyrunning, featuring fully marked routes and support checkpoints. The course takes runners ov..

A 15km trail race around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater's shores. With 680m of ascent and semi-technical trails, it features an aid station and checkpoints. This race is part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend.

A 10k trail race offering a unique course over and around the Northumberlandia landform. The event includes a free kids' fun run and a bespoke medal for all finishers. Facilities include an event village with a café, parking, and toilets.

This classic fell race on Ingleborough has been part of Ingleton's Gala day since 1939. Runners face an 11km route with 600m of ascent on public footpaths. It starts and finishes on the sports field by the community centre.