Sunderland
Trail Running Calendar near Sunderland 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Sunderland for 2026-2027! We've gathered 64 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A 10 km trail run through the grasslands and woodlands of Rising Sun Country Park on 27 September 2026, with mixed terrain and a canicross option allowing one well controlled dog per runner.
A 5k canicross and family event in Northumberland on 27 September 2026 featuring obstacles, mud and returning paddleboards. Timed and way marked, entries include a wooden medal, photos and treats for human and dog.
October 2026
A 10km off road trail race in the Derwent Valley on 4 October 2026, with a marked marshalled route, about 256 m ascent, water stations and entries via SiEntries or on the day.
Experience an undulating 10k trail race around the iconic Penshaw Monument and River Wear, featuring 830 feet of ascent and family friendly facilities at Herrington Country Park.
Social trail run with 5 km and 10 km options around the Derwent Valley, easy chatty pace and coffee afterwards; no dogs allowed.
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.
Experience an undulating 5 mile trail race in County Durham featuring a mix of woodland tracks, railway paths, and 500ft of elevation.
A themed Halloween 5 km trail at Trimdon Grange on 29 October 2026 with costumes, limited parking, postrun soup and prizes for top finishers.
Test your limits at Newcastle Town Moor in a classic backyard ultra where participants run 4.167 mile laps every hour until only one winner remains.
November 2026
Park races at Rising Sun Country Park in Newcastle offering 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, marshals, hydration and goody bags.
A 24 hour trail event near Yarm where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour for up to 24 hours, limited to 100 places and raising funds for Everymancan.
A trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances, Remembrance medals and distance pins, aid stations and goody bags.
A seven-mile trail race through the Gibside National Trust estate on 15 November 2026, passing historic landmarks. The event includes water stations, distance markers, baggage storage and live chip timing.
Charity 5K at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park on 22 November 2026, a two lap trail event raising funds for Zoe's Place and NeoAngels.
December 2026
A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.