Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2026-2027

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.

Tackle a 47 mile / 75K trail ultra around Lake Windermere clockwise with 24 hours to finish, soaking up lakeside scenery while supported by GPS trackers and aid stations. Open to runners and walkers 16 plus.

Join Lakeland Paws Dogs at Dodd on 9 May 2026 for a scenic canicross across forest trails with steep descents and lively climbs, chip timed over 5K and 8K. Run with or without your dog and soak up the friendly vibe of a double header weeken..

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.

Join Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse at Sutton Bank on 10 May 2026 for three rugged trail courses that require self navigation and strong climbing. Entries are limited to 250 so expect a bold, backcountry challenge.

Join the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header on Sunday 10 May 2026 for scenic, dog friendly trail runs around Seat How with 5 mile and 3 mile route options. Marked forest trails, chip timed results and season prizes await.

Tough, scenic fell race in Bilsdale, North York Moors on Sun 10 May 2026. About 11.3 miles with 950 m of climb across classic moorland terrain. Enter on the day; expect limited parking so please car share.

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.

Evening trail runs at Constable Burton Hall offer 5 km or 10 km routes through woodland and fields with a memorable stream crossing. Finishers' food and a bar create a relaxed post race social.

Experience Dales scenery around Malham Tarn, Gordale Scar and Pen y Ghent at the Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle on 16 May 2026. Distances from 13 miles to 50 miles suit every trail runner, with checkpoints, tracking, medals and event T shir..

Take on the Sedbergh Fell Race on 16 May 2026 for a stiff climb up Winder and a thrilling descent back to The Showfield. Senior and junior races welcome with entries available on the day.

Old County Tops is a Lake District fell race at New Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale on 16 May 2026. Expect a long, demanding 59 km mountain course with 3050 m of climb, raced in pairs for a thrilling test of endurance and navigation.

Join Oswiu’s Revenge, a scenic 13.2 mile trail half through Black Hambleton and Silton Woods with sweeping North Yorkshire Moors views. Limited to 50 runners, the technical course rewards finishers with a bespoke medal.

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir in County Durham, choosing 5 km or 10 km routes that wind along firm paths, grass and woodland. Canicross friendly with live chip timing, medals, merchandise and finishers snacks.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

Kick off the Dun Holm Challenge in Durham with a 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear and Cathedral views. Choose any distance from 5 km to ultra, earn a Durham medal and enjoy aid stations with vegan options.

The Hardmoors 200 is an epic 200 miles ultramarathon along the Transpennine Trail, Yorkshire Wolds and Cleveland coastline, testing runners with 24,300 ft of ascent and strict checkpoint cut offs. Solo runners need motorised support while t..

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

Face the Hardmoors 110, a 110 mile trail along the Cleveland Way and North York Moors coastline from Filey to Helmsley. Coastal cliffs, moorland tracks and towns like Whitby await on this epic 36 hour endurance challenge.