Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2026-2027

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Town Moor, Newcastle for ages 13 and over, held on mixed terrain with staggered wave starts and on-site refreshments and toilets.

Ambleside trail event on 10 July 2027 offering 100km, 55km, 23km and 14km courses with waymarked routes, tracking for the ultras and compulsory kit checks.

A point to point, just over 40 mile Lyke Wake Challenge in July with handicap starts, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and a minimum donation from each entry to mountain rescue teams.

A **50K** trail from Pickering to Whitby that passes eight railway stations, has 3322 ft of ascent, five checkpoints and a 13 hours completion limit; walkers allowed.

Looped trail event in Masham with three hour and six hour options, feed stations every three miles, a signed course, bespoke medal and finish treats including a beer and sausage sandwich.

57 km mountain race in the Lake District with 3,700 m ascent, technical ridgelines and edges, GPS tracking, ITRA/UTMB points and a minimum age of 19.

Technical sky race on Helvellyn in the Lake District: 28 km with 2700 m ascent, strict vetting and required rock-climbing experience, minimum age 19.

A circular ultramarathon of about 120 miles and 16,000 ft across the 10 highest hills of the North York Moors, starting and finishing at Goathland Village Hall.

A classic 29 km SkyRace in the Lake District with 2050 m ascent, marked mountain trails, manned checkpoints, electronic timing, and safety support.

A 36 miles ultra along the Esk Valley Way from Castleton to Whitby with live GPS tracking, five checkpoints and listed mandatory kit requirements.

A coastal double marathon event on 28-29 August 2027 starting in Berwick upon Tweed and finishing in North Berwick. Routes include 84 km, 42 km and a 10 mile option with signed trails, GPS tracking, staffed rest stops, catering and camping.

An 11 km fell race on Burley Moor with 250 m of climb in Burley-in-Wharfedale on 6 November 2027. Open to adults 18 and over with pre-entry and on-the-day entry; team and junior entries are not included.

A 24-hour trail loop in farmland near Yarm where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour, supporting Everymancan and emphasising endurance and community.

A single day ultra of 31.3 miles from Innerleithen to Edinburgh Airport, Day 2 of the nine day MTC SCOTIA series with limited entries and mandatory kit and tracking.

A single day *38 mile* ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, the MTC Boggart is Day 1 of the thirteen day MTC ALBION series. Entries are limited and the event enforces a minimum 4.0 mph average with a specified mandatory kit list.