Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2026-2027

A 54 mile point to point ultra along the Cumbria Way from Keswick to Ulverston with live tracking, mandatory kit and mountain navigation requirements.

Tackle Lockton Limping, a scenic fell race across the North York Moors covering 11.2 km with 350 m of climb and sweeping views. Entry is on the day at Lockton Village Hall, perfect for both competitive and social runners.

Obstacle-course race at Aske estate for dogs and owners, with 5 km and 10 km routes, dozens of marked obstacles and an 850 m muddy assault section.

Trail Outlaws stages Dark Skies Run @ Wooler in Northumberland with fully marked trails, stocked check points and options for a Trail 10k or a Half Marathon. Entry fees shown range from £25 to £36.

Trail running at Glenridding on Ullswater with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes across marked trails into the foothills of Helvellyn.

Full and half marathon around Gargrave through Yorkshire Dales to the Broughton Stone Circle, with refreshment stations and proceeds supporting a participant's World Scout Jamboree 2027 attendance.

Two clockwise routes around Ullswater from Pooley Bridge on 31 October 2026: a 20 mile route and a 24 mile challenge with an optional high level Glencoyne traverse.

A circular night trail race of about 7ish miles from Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, glow-sticked and marshalled, with mandatory kit and a kit check at registration.

Seaham seafront runs on 1 November 2026 with 5 km and 10 km courses starting at the Tommy statue; a one-minute silence is observed before each race.

A ten mile road race around Derwent Water on 1 November 2026, organised by Keswick AC with Race HQ at Keswick School, tarmac roads, refreshments midrace and first aid provision.

Trail runs from Glenridding along Ullswater’s eastern shore with 10 km and 14 km options, boat transfers when possible, live music, local food stalls and compulsory waterproof kit.

A chip timed trail event in Grizedale Forest on 1 November 2026 offering 10K and 5K routes, views over Coniston Water, and allowance for two dogs per runner.

A night trail run at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir with looped courses of 3.3 miles or 6.7 miles. The route is marshalled and signed, has aid stations about every 3 miles, and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A TRA-licensed trail event around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs featuring an undulating 6.7-mile loop and multiple race distances. The course is waymarked and marshalled, with aid stations, on-site facilities, and a bespoke finisher medal.

An 11 km fell run in Burley-in-Wharfedale on 7 November 2026 with 250 m of climb. Pre-entry and entry on the day are possible at modest fees, the event is for adults and carries FRA permit insurance.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10k from Goathland on 7 November 2026. Courses are unmarked so runners must carry printed maps and mandatory winter safety kit.

A dog-friendly trail event at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoirs with 3.3 mile and 6.7 mile looped routes on mainly off-road paths, marshals, waymarking, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

A three hour team endurance event at Charlton Hall Estate, Alnwick on 7 November 2026. Teams of five with at least two female members rotate between BikeErg and running while the event includes live DJs, food, drink and a festival atmospher..

A 24 mile LDWA challenge on the Hambleton Hills with 3,500 ft ascent, checkpointed route through Kilburn, Cold Kirby, Boltby and Gormire Lake.

Timed remembrance run in Durham beside the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, finisher medals, goody bags and on-course aid.