Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2026-2027

A 10 km trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027 through community woods and QEII Country Park. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing, marshals and a finisher medal.

A head torch trail run on Dalby Forest's secluded single tracks. Get ready for a dirty, nocturnal adventure with awards for the top five men and women and a finisher's medal for all. Entry is limited and closes online.

Coastal trail races at Druridge Bay Country Park offering 10 km and half marathon distances with sections on paths, trails and the beach. The event features live chip timing, finish medals and allows one controlled dog per runner.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

A roughly ten mile point to point coastal trail run along the Northumbrian coast with a Canicross option and live chip timing. Competitors must arrange transport or book the event shuttle to the start.

A winter trail race at Saltburn offering three mapped distances from 7.5 to 28 miles, mandatory safety kit and time limits for each course. Entries are limited and prizes are awarded across age categories.

Trail races of 13 and 26 miles based at Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre in the Lake District, on undulating forest tracks with varied terrain, mandatory kit requirements and timed cut-offs for the marathon distance.

A coastal trail event in Bamburgh on 20 February 2027 offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. The linear course runs along sand, dunes and cliffs and counts towards the Endurancelife 2026 to 2027 Season Leaderboard.

A circular 14 mile trail half marathon across the Yorkshire Wolds on undulating, non technical terrain with GPX and marked junctions. Plantable wildflower medal, charity donations from entry fees, and a five hour overall cut off.

A trail half marathon on 21 February 2027 from Levisham Village Hall across North York Moors terrain and through the Hole of Horcum. The circa 13.1 mile route includes two checkpoints, a 5 hour limit, mandatory kit and limited places.

Trail 10km and half marathon around Alnwick Castle and Hulne Park, starting and finishing by the River Aln; live chip timing, free on-site parking, and a £4 donation per entry to NE Youth. Canicross is not permitted.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey on 28 February 2027 include 5km, 10km and half marathon options with live chip timing and a three hour cut off. Routes pass through the Deer Park, Water Garden and the Abbey and the event is canicross friendly.

Cunswick Scar is a fell race included in the Kendal Winter League, organised by Helm Hill Runners. It forms part of a local winter series of fell and cross country races around Kendal and the Cumbrian fells.

A fully tracked 30 mile trail ultra in Cumbria with 3000 ft of ascent around the Eden Valley and edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Four checkpoints supply water and snacks and walkers are welcome with a 12 hour cut off.

A coastal ultra along the Northumberland coast from Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay Country Park offering 54 km and 27 km routes, shuttle-to-start logistics, feed stations, live chip timing and a bag drop. Early Bird entries are full.

Grasmere Wild Trail Runs returns in March 2027 with a new half marathon plus 10km and 5km routes around Grasmere and Rydal. The event is canicross friendly, uses live chip timing and provides medals, merchandise and post-race refreshments.

A 53 mile point to point ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors with about 2,300 m ascent and a 16 hour limit. Mandatory kit, several checkpoints, two non returnable drop bags and strict crew rules apply.

Brough Law provides online race information including course and location details, an entry form, an info-on-area page, and published results with a 2026 results PDF and previous winners.

Trail run and walk at Guisborough Rugby Club on 4 April 2026 supporting Teesside Samaritans, with 10 km and 20 km options, finishers medals, T shirts, stocked checkpoints and medical cover.

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.