Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2026-2027

Take on a scenic 12 km course across the North York Moors with 400 m of climb for a rewarding midweek challenge. Entry on the day, friendly teams welcome and a post race BBQ helps raise money for charity.

Take on the Reston Scar Scamper at Staveley Mill Yard on Wed 24 Jun 2026, a lively 6 km fell race with 301 m of climb across fully marked Lake District trails. On the day entry is £5 and all proceeds support Staveley community projects.

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run is a pop up summer series in Kirkstall, Leeds offering 5k and 10k options with evening registration, a jumble medal, hot food and a drink for each runner.

Trail runs in Chopwell Woods cover **5**, **10** and **15** mile routes through 360 hectares of mixed woodland. Live chip timing is used and all finishers receive a medal, a burger or alternative, and a drink.

A 50th anniversary fell race in Alston on 27 June 2026, running from Alston Playing Field to Park Fell and back. The course is 6.2 km with 211 m of climb and entry fees support the local mountain rescue team.

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

A fundraising fell event in Kettlewell offering three route options from 17 miles to a 4.5 mile family walk, with proceeds supporting the local mountain rescue team. Water stations are provided and refreshments are included with entry.

A coastal out and back run from the Ship Inn at Sewerby along cliffs and through Danes Dyke to Flamborough. Distances include 10k, half marathon and marathon with feed stations about every 3 miles and a hot meal at the finish.

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition offers a scenic 10K that runs closer to 12K along the Northumbrian coast with dunes, gravel trails and sea views. Finish the day festival style with live music, food, drinks and even llamas, no cut offs.

A 13K FRA Category AM fell race in the Lake District with 825 m ascent, using the enforced classic route and three checkpoints. Navigation skills, an OS map and the FRA mandatory kit are required; GPS is not permitted.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Whernside Fell Race is a 10.5 km fell race in the Yorkshire Dales with 468 m of ascent, starting and finishing at The Station Inn, Ribblehead. The event is run under FRA rules with mandatory kit and online pre entry available.

A community event tracing the Patterdale parish boundary with four distance options from a 28‑mile boundary route to a family downhill Minibeat, tracker support and checkpoint provisions, raising funds for the local school and church.

A circular 120 mile ultra across the 10 highest hills of the North York Moors National Park with a 35 hours time limit. The route follows long distance paths and passes ancient burial sites, boundary stones and Bronze Age earthworks.

A circular upland race from Muker to the Tan Hill Inn and back covering about 31.7 km with nearly 3,000 ft of ascent, marked routes, multiple aid stations and mandatory kit checks; parking and GPX files are provided.

A roughly 15.5 km loop from Muker that climbs Swinner Gill and returns along the River Swale, on grassy paths and shooting tracks. Aid stations offer food options and post-race hot refreshments; runners must meet mandatory kit and be 16 or..

A 20 mile unmarked upland event from Wooler Youth Hostel on 4 July 2026, summiting Cheviot and Hedgehope with manned checkpoints and required navigation and safety kit. A non competitive Challenge Walk option is also offered.

Explore the Lake District in the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon, a two day mountain navigation event for teams of two. Pick from varied courses, camp overnight and test map and compass skills on rugged terrain.

Run from Honister Slate Mine through about 1 km of mine tunnels wearing a helmet and headtorch, then climb to Fleetwith Pike and Grey Knotts. A short but fierce 6 km with 1500 m of ascent and spectacular Borrowdale scenery.

A supported mountain trail on 4 July 2026 that follows a classic Pennine Way section. The 37 mile route passes High Cup Nick, Crossfell and Greg's Hut, with event centre at Alston YHA and coach transport included in the entry fee.