Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2025-2026

Tackle the Fryup Frazzler in the North York Moors, a scenic 5.8 mile fell run from the Cycle Hub cafe with roughly 475 m of climb. Part of the Esk Valley summer fell series, it mixes tough slopes with rewarding views.

Explore Lake District fells and lakes at 13 Valleys Ultra, choosing distances from 22 km to 180 km to suit every trail runner. Fully way marked with ITRA points and Western States qualifier status.

Run the Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs around Otley, following waterside trails past seven reservoirs and scenic spots like Stainburn Forest and Almscliffe Crag. Choose 13, 20 or 32 mile routes with checkpoints and finishers food plu..

Set off from Holy Island on a scenic ultramarathon along St Oswalds Way, weaving past islands, castles, river valleys and Hadrian's Wall. Fully tracked distances from 50k to 100 miles with medal and t shirt for finishers.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the Orton Fell Race on Saturday 26 September 2026 in Orton, Cumbria. A punchy 10 km with about 258 m of climb welcomes seniors and juniors for a lively community race with teams and on the day entry.

Join BOFRA's Malham Charity Relays in Malham on Sunday 27 September 2026 for a fun fell relay that mixes all ages into teams on the day. Pay on the day, tackle a short punchy climb to Cawden Hill and help raise money for charity.

The Charm Bracelet is a scenic ultramarathon with 50 and 100 mile options finishing in Skinningrove. Enjoy moorland and coastal trails along the Pennine Way with checkpoint support, GPS tracking and a finisher medal.

Tackle the classic Langdale Horseshoe fell race on Sat 10 Oct 2026 in Great Langdale, Lake District. Covering 21 km with about 1450 m of ascent, this tough but scenic race rewards strong hill skills and pre entry is required.

Enjoy a 7 hour timed trail on a generally flat loop along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Choose distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km with aid stations, vegan options, medals and goody bags for finishers.

Tackle a scenic half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. Enjoy woodland and riverside trails, chip timing and a finisher's medal and event T shirt.

Join the Scare Bear Run, a seven hour time challenge along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views. Run or walk from 3 km up to 50 km and earn a Scare Bear themed medal and goody bag.

Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.

Take on the Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales 50k on 17 October 2026, a scenic but challenging self navigated trail through Malham Tarn, Buckden Pike and moorland. Expect rugged trails, live tracking, aid stations and a finisher meal.

Run the Old Mother Shipton Soft Shoe Shuffle in historic Knaresborough on a scenic 6.5 mile trail loop with distances from 10k to ultra for every level. Enjoy marshalled trails, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run scenic reservoirs and woodland trails around Shotley Bridge with 25 km or 53 km circular options at the Four Reservoirs Ultra. Enjoy aid stations, live chip timing and a finishers top and medal.

Join the Gormire Gamble at Sutton Bank on Sun 18 Oct 2026 for a scenic 9.1 km fell challenge with about 250 m climb across the North York Moors. Part of the Esk Valley Fell Club Lets Run Dave Parry Winter Series, teams welcome.

Tackle a rugged 55 mile loop through Nidderdale past Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks and Scar House Reservoir. Expect technical trails, dramatic scenery and mandatory kit and tracker support from Punk Panther for a classic autumn ultramarathon..

The Endurancelife | North York Moors will take place in Ravenscar on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Run the Dark Skies Run at Wooler beneath Northumberland National Park's starry skies on 31 October 2026. Pick 10 km or Half Marathon routes, fully marked with stocked checkpoints for a challenging, well supported night trail.

Run the Tommy Runs in Seaham along scenic seafront and coastal trails with timed 5 km and 10 km races, plus finisher medal and T shirt. A minute silence before each race honours Remembrance and proceeds support veterans.