Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2026-2027

A five leg trail ultra from Kielder Castle totaling 170 miles, with solo, pair and quad entry options. The first four legs can be done in any order but the North leg must be completed last, and participants are tracked with support teams on..

A self-navigated fell run and challenge walk of 24 miles through Swaledale on 13 June 2026 with a 10 hour time limit. Minimum age 14 and those aged 14 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Yomp Mountain Challenge will take place in Kirkby Stephen on Saturday 13 June 2026. You can run 20 kilometers.

A two-day trail running weekend in Grizedale Forest with an eight hour relay and a 22 km race, plus camping, food vendors, talks and onsite facilities.

Trail races from Chop Gate with three distances : Marathon (28), Half 16.5 and 10k 9.5. Entries limited to 330, mandatory safety kit is required and competitors must print route maps and navigate themselves.

A low level, family friendly 5k around Stenkrith Park and the Viaduct Walk near Kirkby Stephen. Dogs on lead are welcome, entry is £5 with under fives free, and food and music are available at Basecamp.

A midweek AM category fell race in the Howgills covering 13 km with 914 m ascent, run under FRA rules. Seniors must be 18 or over and carry mandatory kit; proceeds support local community groups and mountain rescue.

A short fell race from the Langstrath Country Inn near Keswick covering 7.5 km with about 430 m of ascent. The route includes rough paths, a flagged compulsory section through an SSSI, marshals on the course, and on the day entry with a fee..

A trail event at Forcett Park offering 5 km and 10 km looped courses through pasture, tracks and woodland with historic features along the route. Onsite parking, marked course and a water station for the 10 km.

On 18 June 2026 the Beamsley Beacon race covers 5.5 miles with about 1100 ft of climb, starting at St Peters Church Hall in Addingham and reaching the stone cairn at the Beacon. Entry is £5 and parking next to the hall is limited.

Explore the North Yorkshire coast and moors on a supported walk, jog, or run starting from Scarborough. Choose from distances up to 100km with full hospitality, inclusive catering, and basecamp camping options.

A night trail run from Goathland Village Hall across the North York Moors, with two distances. The 40 mile route runs through the night to meet sunrise and includes route GPX, a tracker, and on-course refreshments.

Take on the Buckden Pike fell race in the Yorkshire Dales, a steep 6 km route with about 486 m of climb that starts and finishes at Buckden Village Green. Entry on the day is £7 as part of the village gala; parking is limited so use the des..

A trail half marathon in Kettlewell on 20 June 2026 featuring about 900 m of ascent and three steep climbs, river paths and Wharfedale views. The event includes drinks stations, a post race meal, free parking and minimum age 17.

Trail event in Kirkby Lonsdale on 20 June 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and 20 km routes on footpaths and bridleways with route files, refreshments and on course marshals.

A 65 km self-navigation trail ultra around the skyline near Kirkby Lonsdale with about 2000 m ascent, two checkpoints and mostly off-road terrain. Entrants receive a GPX file, feed stations and a finishers beer and pizza.

Take on the iconic Eildon Three Hill Race on 20 June in Gibson Park, Melrose, a 7.2 km challenge with 510 m ascent across the three Eildons. The 65th edition offers cash prizes and a fully marked route with mountain rescue support.

A scenic multi-terrain 10 km in Shadwell on 20 June 2026, starting and finishing at Shadwell Primary School. The undulating course is roughly half road, half trail, with marshals, on-site refreshments and first-aid support.

A *10 km* trail race on 20 June 2026 around Arncliffe Moor with a long climb, about 3 km on the moor and a downhill finish toward Kilnsey Crag. Part of the Due North series with drinks stations, a post race meal and event merchandise.

An overnight 20-mile trail around Goathland Village Hall across the North York Moors, the Lamplighter 20 runs from dusk to dawn with navigation support, checkpoint refreshments, mandatory safety kit and a finisher medal; entries are capped..