Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2026-2027

A circular trail half marathon through the Yorkshire Wolds with about 1,200 ft of climb and a five hour cut off. The event starts and finishes at Field House Camping and Coffee Barn and includes chip timing and a plantable wildflower medal.

A reversed half marathon route in the North York Moors starting and finishing at Levisham Village Hall, passing through the Hole of Horcum. Limited to 50 runners, with two checkpoints, a five hour limit and mandatory safety kit.

Scenic trail runs beside Alnwick Castle with 10 km and half marathon options, live chip timing, free parking and finishers' medals; the event donates £4 from each entry to NE Youth.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden on 28 February 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon distances with live chip timing. Canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A fully tracked 30 mile trail event in Morland near Penrith on 6 March 2027, with mixed off road terrain, about 3000 ft of ascent and four checkpoints. Walkers are welcome and a 12 hour time limit is provided.

Trail Outlaws stages night trail races at Kielder Waterside, a gold tier Dark Sky Park, with distances from 10K up to 26.6 miles and entry prices from £23 to £65.

A new half marathon at Grizedale Forest on wide trails and some single track, chip timed and marked, with no cut-offs. A 12k option is available and runners may bring up to two dogs.

Coastal ultra and 27 km trail run along the Northumberland coast from Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay Country Park. Shuttle buses run from the finish to the starts before the race and well stocked feed stations and live chip timing are prov..

Trail runs in Grasmere on 20 March 2027 featuring 5km, 10km and a new half marathon, with live chip timing, finishers' kit and canicross friendly arrangements.

A 53 mile ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors with 2300 m ascent, a 16 hour limit, compulsory kit and strict checkpoint and crew rules.

Brough Law is a race with site pages for course and location, an entry form, and published results including a 2026 results PDF; the site also lists previous winners and provides local area information.

A trail run and walk at Guisborough Rugby Club on Saturday 3 April 2027 supporting Teesside Samaritans. Options include a 10 km walk or run and a half marathon on the official Samaritans Way, with profits donated to the charity.

A 26 miles anti clockwise loop around Allendale, Northumberland, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team to raise funds. The route crosses Hard Rigg, Black Hill and Kilhope Law and returns via Spartylea, The Drag and Ladlewell.

A circular, well marked 10 km trail at Yorkshire Cycle Hub on 3 April 2027, organised to raise funds for mental health charities. Entries limited to 100, minimum age 16, with prizes and dogs welcome.

A 32 mile navigation event from Driffield Showground across the Yorkshire Wolds with a 12 hour completion limit, checkpoint support and basic camping. Entries run from 13 June 2026 to 27 March 2027, fee £22.

A 55 km ultra following Wainwright's coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, passing the North Pennines AONB, the Nine Standards and Swaledale. Entries open 15 June 2026; minimum age 18.

A chip timed forest run at Whinlatter with two runnable routes of about 9 km and 12 km on wide tracks, both with significant ascent. Dogs may run in a suitable harness and kit to borrow is provided.

An 80 km ultra following Wainwright's coast to coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood's Bay, running along the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park. Entries open 15 June 2026 and minimum age is 18.

Trail runs at Bramham Park in April 2027 offer 5km, 10km and a Half Marathon across estate woodland. The event allows one controlled dog per runner and uses live chip timing for results.

An official backyard ultra at West Benridge Farm featuring a repeating 4.167 mile loop completed each hour, plus a festival-style HQ with DJs, food and coffee as the race continues until one Last Standing remains.