Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2026-2027

Join the Urban Trail Series for marked trail races from Biddick Academy across spring to autumn, with distances from 5K to half marathon. Enter single races or buy a season ticket for savings, prizes and a presentation evening.

Run through the North York Moors at the Heartbeat Hobble in Goathland, an 11.9 km fell with 290 m of climb. Entry on the day and a village hall finish create a friendly spring fell outing.

A hilly half marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 26 April 2026 with chip timing, water stations and mile markers. Entry fees start at £24, entries are limited to 500 and close on 20 April 2026.

Cockfield Chase is a friendly fell race on ancient Cockfield Fell featuring a guided 3.5 km route lap followed by a 3.5 km timed lap, totalling 7 km with about 160 m of climb. Beginner friendly, scenic and community driven with post race re..

A midweek fell race in Wray on 28 April 2026 covering 11 km with 335 m climb. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and teams of three are permitted.

Evening trail runs at Gibside National Trust with 5 km and 10 km options, route maps, live chip timing and on-site parking. The event is canicross friendly and finishers receive a medal, merchandise and a snack.

Tackle the Lords Seat Fell race at Whinlatter Visitor Centre, an 8 km route with 430 m of climb across scenic, rugged fells. Entry on the day only £7 cash, with junior races and a start from the visitor centre car park.

A 50 mile trail ultra in the Yorkshire Dales around Malham with 2593 m of ascent and five staffed checkpoints. It follows the Pennine Way and Yorkshire 3 Peaks routes and requires prior marathon experience and mandatory kit.

A 36 mile tracked ultra on Saturday 2 May 2026, the CBTE Esk Valley Epic follows the Esk Valley Walk in a circular route from Glaisdale with five checkpoints, a finishers' medal and t-shirt, and awards across multiple age and gender categor..

Take on the Coniston Fell Race on Saturday 2 May 2026 in the Lake District, a 14 km mountain course summiting Wetherlam Swirl How and the Old Man of Coniston. Limited advance places and strict kit checks make this a true fell challenge with..

Trail running in Staveley with 5k, 10k and 21k marked routes across varied Lakeland terrain, feed and water stations, medical cover and a lively start and finish village with live music and race commentary.

Classic fell race through the North York Moors on Sunday 3 May 2026, 15 km with about 605 m of climb from Fryup Gill near Whitby. Entry on the day makes it ideal for spontaneous runners and teams seeking a rugged challenge.

Take on the Carlisle City Urban Trail Run on 6 May 2026, a lively 10 km through the city and riverside trails. Expect a mix of road and off road terrain, friendly competition and prizes for top finishers.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Dockray to Hartside on Wed 6 May 2026, covering 10 km with a stiff 800 m of climb. Entry on the day is £5 with parking at the quarry car park. Expect a tough scenic course and friendly vibes.

Take on the Cautley Horseshoe fell race near Sedbergh on 6 May 2026, a short but brutal 7.5 km with 805 m of ascent and spectacular upland views. Entry on the day is £5 and the Cross Keys Inn will be open for post race food and drink.

A BM-category fell race in Ilkley on 7 May 2026, covering 11.2 km with 335 m of climb. On-the-day entry is available for £5 and the race holds UK Athletics insurance through the FRA.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail ultra around Lake Windermere on 9 to 10 May 2026, open to runners and walkers with GPS tracking and five feed stations. Participants have 24 hours to complete the low level Lakes route.

Canicross at Dodd Wood with scenic views across Bassenthwaite Lake. Two marked, chip timed routes of 5K and 8K are offered and most wide trails allow two dogs per runner.

Take on the classic Fairfield Horseshoe fell race in the Lake District on 9 May 2026, starting and finishing at Rydal Hall. This scenic but demanding 14.5 km course climbs 914 m, offering epic views and a tough fell running challenge.

Trail marathon, half and 10k on circular, untaped routes from Sutton Bank Visitor Centre on 10 May 2026. Competitors must self navigate with provided maps and carry mandatory safety kit; entries open July 2025 and close April 2026.