Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2026-2027

A *20 km* fell race near Pickering in the North York Moors on 15 November 2026, held from Levisham Village Hall with 500 m of climb. Day entry is available with modest fees and teams are allowed.

A fell race in Littondale and Upper Wharfedale, the senior route is 5 km with about 362 m of ascent. Junior races run over several shorter distances and climbs.

A 24 hour route of 51 miles across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley that visits six Stanza Stones inscribed with poems about water. The event features checkpoints, live tracking and professional medical support.

Dalby Forest Wild Winter Trail Runs on 29 November 2026 features a Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km through Dalby Forest on the edge of the North York Moors. Chip timing is provided and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

A winter ultra across the Cheviot hills of Northumberland covering about 55 mile. Organised by Cold Brew Events with GPS tracking, prizes, camping and a 24 hour finish limit.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Kendal where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for non-locals, 10 miles, and 15 miles; devices are surrendered at registrati..

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

Trail event at Whinlatter with 8K and 5K route options over forest roads and trails. Courses are marked, chip timed, and may change if forest works affect the Seat How route.

A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale forest, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series. It features forest routes for runners and their dogs across three Lake District locations and is organised by Green Space Events Ltd.

A trail running event in Otley on 12 December 2026 offering three distances from 12 to 32 miles, route checkpoints, mandatory safety kit and trackers for ultramarathon runners. Finishers receive a medal and event T shirt.

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

A festive running day at Normanby Hall Country Park on 13 December 2026 with 5k and 10k trail races, a family 3k Pyjama Express and a fundraising Santa's Super Sleigh team challenge supporting Lindsey Lodge Hospice.

A seven hour timed trail event on the River Wear in Durham where participants choose their distance from a 3 km minimum to ultramarathon distances. Finishers receive a themed medal, a bobble hat and a goody bag.

A 7 hour Time Challenge on a signed trail along the River Wear in Durham, with a themed medal and bobble hat for finishers from 3 km. Multiple distance options include half marathon, marathon, 50 km and ultra with aid stations and goody bag..

A night fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top, covering 6.6 km with 370 m of ascent on an unmarked route. Navigation, extensive mandatory kit and proof of prior off path navigation experience are required.

A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint suppor..

Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs on 20 December 2026 stage timed trail races in a 360 hectare woodland near Gateshead. Distances include a family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile; Canicross is permitted and finishers receive medals and refreshm..

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..