Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2026-2027

A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

Tackle the Tripsdale Trot on 29 August 2026 at the Bilsdale Show in Chop Gate. This 5.5 mile fell race through the North York Moors climbs 1437 ft and has a junior fun race alongside. Entry is on the day.

A multi distance trail race from Skipton that follows parts of the Pennine Way and the Dales Way, offering 13, 20, 34 and 50 miles with checkpoint support, mandatory kit requirements and tracker provision for longer distances.

A seven hour timed trail challenge along the River Wear in Durham on 30 August 2026 where runners choose their distance from a 3 km minimum on a lap course, with medals, distance pins, goody bags and on-course aid stations.

Hardmoors 26.2 Roseberry in Guisborough on 30 August 2026 offers a Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k with significant ascent, mandatory safety kit and downloadable maps for untaped, self navigated courses.

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham on 30 August 2026, offering flexible lap distances from 3 km up to 50 km, fully signed trail course, finisher medals, distance pins and goody bag options including vegan choices.

A Lake District fell race on Sun 30 Aug 2026 with a senior course of 2.5 km and 270 m climb. Entry is on the day with no pre-entry, and junior races cover U9 (from age 6), U12, U14 and U17.

Hebden Sports is a classic BOFRA fell race on August Bank Holiday Monday. Juniors and seniors tackle a steep, technical course starting from the show field. The event includes several age group races and takes place in the Yorkshire Dales.

Part of the Reeth Show, this fell race is a challenging 2-mile loop with 700ft of climb. It features a rough ascent to Fremington Edge and finishes with a circuit of the show ring. The event is a BOFRA Championship counter for multiple juni..

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

Muker Show Fell Race on Wednesday 2 September 2026 is a short fell race at Muker, DL11 6QQ. The route is 1.40 miles (2.25 km) with 550 ft of climb, includes river crossings and Fremington Edge, and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.

A *10 km* trail race in Malham, part of the Due North Trail Trilogy, passing Malham Cove and Malham Tarn with a climb to Weets Top and a long descent. Includes drinks stations, a post-race meal, merchandise and age-category prizes.

Trail running across Kielder Forest from Kielder Castle with distances from 5 km to a 52 km ultra, camping on site and outposts providing snacks and self serve water.

Experience the scenery of Malham Cove and Malham Tarn in this licensed trail half marathon. Enjoy a well supported route with post race meals and unique local rewards in the heart of Malham.

A timed eight hour loop challenge in Borders Forest Park where runners complete 4.366 mile laps tracked by electronic wristbands, with lap totals determining half, full and ultra marathon results.

A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensiti..

Trail races around Derwentwater in Keswick with 5k, 10k and 15k options on marked trails, marshals, an event village with food and live music, water stations and live results.

A 23 mile walk and run from Gargrave Village Hall through Malhamdale to Kirkby Malham, Street Gate, Boss Moor and Eshton. Entry is limited to 200 places with set fees and a checkpoint cut off at 16.2 miles.

Experience a technical fell race through Yorkshire Lancashire and Cumbria. This 31 km route features steep climbs and open fell navigation for experienced runners seeking a high level mountain challenge in the Dales.