Trail Running calendar near South Shields 2026-2027

An evening team relay at Derwenthaugh Country Park on 16 July, run by Derwent Valley Running Club. Teams of three, age 16 plus, must include at least one male and one female; entry is £18 per team and parking is limited.

An uphill only 6 km mountain race with 850 m ascent from King George Playing Field in Patterdale. The route climbs via the Hole in the Wall and Swirral Edge to a summit trig point and is part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend.

A technical 28 km sky race around the Helvellyn massif near Patterdale with 2700 m ascent. Entry is by pre-selection and requires mountain running and rock climbing experience; the £130 fee includes tracking, a meal and a compostable medal.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale with 3700 m ascent and a 14.5 hour cut off, featuring exposed ridges such as Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge. Entry requires a minimum age of 19 and previous mountain experience is advised..

A technical mountain trail race in the Lake District covering 29 km and 2050 m ascent around St Sunday Crag. The event includes marked route, manned checkpoints, live GPRS tracking and post race refreshments.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia on 18 July 2026 using the landform and nearby countryside, with a one mile children’s fun run, water station, way marked course and a bespoke finisher medal.

A mountain race from Ingleton to the summit of Ingleborough, about 11 km with 600 m ascent, held during Ingleton Gala day on 18 July 2026. The race follows a public footpath, runs under FRA rules, and requires mandatory kit.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit in the Yorkshire Dales from Harmby Village Hall via Wensleydale and Swaledale with an ascent of Great Shunner Fell. Electronic trackers are used and entrants must be 18 or over.

A short fell race near Cracoe on Sunday 19 July 2026 covering 2.60 miles with about 900 feet of climb. The route crosses fields, includes a trailer and a wall to climb, rough ground and a final steep ascent.

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

A trail half marathon on the Pennine Way starting and finishing in Bowes, with varied terrain, mandatory kit checks and limited parking. Water and snacks are provided on route and at the finish.

Flat two lap 5 mile trail race through Ashington Community Woods on 21 July 2026, with a 125 place limit and entry fees of £14 affiliated or £16 unaffiliated; £1 per entry supports Friends of the Woods.

Join the Ravenscar Rumble revisited, a scenic fell race in Ravenscar on Wed 22 Jul 2026 covering 10 km with 250 m of climb through the North York Moors. Tea rooms stay open for post run treats and entry is on the day only.

The Fellside Fell Race will take place in Caldbeck on Wednesday 22 July 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

Trail races inside the private Aske Hall estate near Richmond, offering 5 km, 10 km and a 5 km walk over pasture, farm tracks and woodland paths with marked single lap courses and basic on-site facilities.

Marked trail races on the private Aske Hall estate offering 5km and 10km courses across pasture, tracks and woodland with finishers food and an optional coaster medal.

Two long distance trail races around the Lake District on 24 to 26 July 2026, with a 100 mile loop from Coniston and a 50 mile race starting at Dalemain Estate.

The Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost will take place in Otley on Saturday 25 July 2026.