Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2026-2027

A 35 miles circular ultra in North Yorkshire following the northern Ripon Rowel through trail, woodland and moorland, finishing with a downhill through Studley Royal deer park. Solo and relay options include stocked checkpoints and HQ facil..

A 35 miles circular trail run from Studley Roger through Nidderdale AONB, with four staffed checkpoints, a 10 hour time limit, and relay teams of five covering five legs. Finishers receive a medal and a T-shirt.

A 21.7 km half marathon across Swaledale moors on 4 October 2026, starting and finishing at The Dales Bike Centre. The route uses moorland trods and hard packed tracks, includes mandatory kit and aid stations but no cups.

A roughly 42 km trail race across Swaledale and Wensleydale with moorland tracks, navigation sections, mandatory kit and a short-course diversion at Dent's Houses.

A scenic two lap 10km trail run around Dalemain Mansion in Penrith plus 3.3km and 2.3km children's fun runs, with on-site medical cover, free parking and refreshments. Proceeds support Jigsaw Children's Hospice and other Penrith Rotary Club..

A head-torch trail event around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs offering half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options with on-course water, a medal for finishers, and a maximum field of 150 entrants.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

A 10k evening trail race set entirely within the Kiplin Hall estate, with a marked course through formal gardens, woodland, grassland and lakeside paths. Finishers receive a hot drink and cake and there are trophies for top finishers.

Langdale Horseshoe is a 21.1 km October fell race over rocky, pathless terrain that requires prior mountain running experience. Entries open 1 August via SI Entries and the field is limited to 550 competitors.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charit..

A 7 hour Time Challenge on the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, Scare Bear themed medals and distance pins, signed trail laps and aid tables offering drinks and snacks including vegan options.

Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.

A 7 hour timed trail event along the River Wear in Durham on 11 October 2026 with lap-based distances from a 3 km minimum up to marathon, 50 km and ultra options. Medals, goody bags and aid stations are provided; headphones allowed.

A self navigated 50 km event from Grassington with 1260 m ascent, passing Malham Tarn and Buckden Pike. The largely unmarked route uses trails and moorland and requires navigation skills and fell experience.

Multi-distance running event in Knaresborough with 10k (ish), half, 20-mile, marathon and ultra options on a 6.5-mile loop through parkland and a converted rail track. Feed stations, finisher medal and post-race refreshments are provided.

Trail races on 18 October 2026 near Shotley Bridge offering 53 km and 25 km routes, feed stations, live chip timing, mandatory kit for the ultra and free parking.

A 9 km fell race with 250 m of climb in the North York Moors, starting and finishing at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre. The course is partially marked, requires navigation without GPS, and requires full FRA mandatory kit.

Two trail races at Danby Lodge on 18 October 2026, offering 10 km and 5 km loops with a 150 runner limit. Entries close 1 October or when full and fees differ for affiliated and unaffiliated runners.

A Halloween-themed fun run at Thorpe Farm Centre on 18th October with adult and child distances, a costume contest and finish-line refreshments. A £2 entry fee on the door supports the Upper Teesdale Agricultural Suport Service.

A multi-distance trail event along the Nidderdale Way visiting Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks, Scar House Reservoir and How Stean Gorge. Distances range from 13 to 55 miles, trackers are supplied and a mandatory kit list is enforced.