Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2025-2026

Take on the Hardmoors 30, a 31 miles winter trail from Robin Hood's Bay with about 3,400 ft of climbing. Enjoy dramatic cliff top Cleveland Way views, support the trail with your entry and earn a finisher T shirt and medal.

Take on the winter coastal challenge of Hardmoors 15 in Robin Hood's Bay, a 17.5 mile trail loop with about 1,700 ft of ascent. Limited to 150 runners, this scenic race rewards finishers with a medal and tech tee.

The North Tyneside Trail 12k will take place in Whitley Bay on Sunday 4 January 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.

Kick off 2026 at Whinlatter Forest with dog friendly 5k and 10k trail runs on the gentler south side, featuring marked, chip timed courses. Individual starts give dogs room and runners may take up to two dogs for a scenic, sociable run.

Kick off the year with the Brampton Trail Run, a single lap 7 kilometre off road route through scenic Cumbria. Expect muddy, undulating trails, a bespoke finisher medal and post race coffee and cakes to celebrate.

Event details The Yorkshire Trail Runs at Harewood House take place on 10 January 2026 at Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LG. Distances and minimum ages are: 5 km (age 11+) 10 km (age 15+) Half Marathon (age 17+) Route maps are pub..

Event overview The Winter Wipeout! is a deep winter fell run on Saturday 10 January 2026, starting at Ingram Cafe, NE66 4LT. The route is a roughly half marathon (approx.) out-and-back to the summit of Hedgehope and back to the start. The c..

Take on Scarborough Rock on 10 January 2026, a scenic 16 or 26 mile LDWA challenge along the coast, Oliver's Mount and moorland, finishing with a badge, certificate and meal. Entries are full but a waiting list is open.

Embrace a winter trail challenge at Hamsterley Forest on 10 January with Half Marathon or 10k routes through twisting woodland tracks and open gravel. Celebrate at the finish with a bespoke event mug, hot soup and atmospheric forest views.

Its Grim Up North Running presents the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle in Skipton, starting near Aireville Park and finishing in town. The flat, towpath course runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and offers distances from 5k to Ultra. Depend..

Join a guided recce of the Hardmoors 55 route from Osmotherley to Helmsley, covering about 25 miles with experienced leaders and sweepers. Not a race, with checkpoints, post run soup and hot drinks and an optional return bus.

Punk Panther Green Gateways Punk Panther Green Gateways is a trail race in and around Leeds, starting and finishing at Otley Cricket Club (LS21 1RB). The route follows the Green Gateways/Meanwood Valley Trail and stays largely off-road whil..

Night recce of the Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 route from Ambleside to Coniston, a 16 mile evening trail to mirror race conditions. For confirmed 2026 entrants only. Full kit required.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with..

Take on flat beach and trail routes at Druridge Bay Country Park with 10 km or half marathon options. Live chip timing, medals and canicross friendly entries make this scenic seaside run ideal for fast times and finish line smiles.

Explore the Lyth Valley on this scenic but demanding 23 mile winter route taking in Cunswick Fell, Whitbarrow Scar and Scout Scar. Expect 3,200 ft of ascent and strict winter kit and checkpoint rules to keep everyone safe.

Event details The Fountains Abbey Wild Trail Runs take place on Sunday 1 February 2026 at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire. Routes will incorporate sections of the Deer Park, the Water Garden, and the..

Take on Saltburn moors at Hardmoors 26.2: marathon, half and 10k trail distances over scenic coastal moorland. Courses are largely unmarked so carry the supplied maps or GPX plus mandatory kit and your own cup.

NAV4 LAW75 is a two day winter navigation challenge covering 75 miles from Skipton to Appleby along Lady Anne's Way. Expect remote winter terrain, checkpoint support and strict mandatory kit for a tough but rewarding adventure.

Explore scenic country paths around Harrogate and Knaresborough, including a stretch through Nidd Gorge, with choices of 14, 20 or 34 mile trail races. Limited to 200 runners, this rugged course rewards finishers with a medal and T shirt.