Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2026-2027

A self navigated mountain trail event following about 37 miles of the Pennine Way between Bowlees and Alston YHA, featuring waterfalls, reservoirs and high tops including Crossfell. The event includes transfer bus and limited places.

MacTuffX Sunderland offers a unique interval based racing format with 400m and 800m repetitions. Participants can compete solo or in teams through doubles and relay categories in this July event.

A looped trail event in Masham on the edge of the North Yorkshire Dales offering three hour and six hour options. The course is marshalled and signed with feed stations roughly every three miles and finishers receive a medal plus food and d..

A 24 km, 680 m ascent fell race from Garrigill that visits the summit of Cross Fell and the source of the River Tees, organised by local volunteers with proceeds to the Langwathby Air Ambulance and Garrigill Village Hall.

Experience a traditional Lakeland gala race featuring a steep 2.3 km course with 300 meters of ascent. This event offers technical fell running for both seniors and juniors at the New Dungeon Ghyll Gala Field.

Fell race on 5 July 2026 around Skiddaw in the Lake District, based at Keswick Cricket Club. The course is 15.4 km with 960 m of ascent and entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Bitts Park in Carlisle on 05 July 2026, featuring climbing, crawling and sliding challenges. Entry includes a fundraising target and on-site facilities such as toilets and refreshments.

Participate in a 9 km fell race through the Durham countryside north of Stanhope. This event is part of the North East Fell Running Championships and features a 300 m climb for runners aged 18 and over.

Experience a traditional FRA category AS fell race in Grasmere featuring a 7.4 km course with 700 m of elevation. This 150 runner event offers a direct ascent to Seat Sandal and a flagged descent through the Cumbrian fells.

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

Participate in a 1.28 mile run around the historic Elizabethan Walls of Berwick upon Tweed. Runners of all ages aim to complete the course before the Curfew Bell finishes tolling its thirteen minute sequence.

A three leg fell relay at Danefield Park near Otley on 8 July 2026. Each leg is 4.8 km with 170 m of climb and teams of three compete across male, female and mixed categories.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

A two day multi sport festival at Duncombe Park combining timed trail running segments and social camping. Entry includes camping, timing chip, food vendors and live music, with a 6 km night run and 10 km, 20 km or 30 km Saturday routes.

A multi-distance trail event in Ambleside with 100k, 55k, 23k and 14k routes through Lake District trails. Ultra races are fully waymarked and marshalled with compulsory kit checks, feed stations and GPS tracking options.

A trail ultra along Saint Cuthbert's Way with 100 km and 45 mile options; the 100 km includes a tidal cutoff. The route is way marked, has five timed checkpoints and live GPS tracking for all runners.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

A point to point trail event on 11 July 2026 from near Osmotherley to Ravenscar covering just over 40 miles. The unmarked route is run on a handicap basis and requires mandatory navigation and safety kit.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Town Moor Newcastle is a muddy obstacle course raising funds for Cancer Research UK. Waves run every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 and up, and finishers receive a medal and support materials.

A 50K trail from Whitby to Pickering on 12 July 2026 that follows former railway lines and passes eight stations. Mixed undulating terrain with marshaled checkpoints, walker friendly entry, and an optional coach return.