Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2026-2027

A 42 miles unmarked route around the Forest of Bowland with 1,700 m ascent, mixed terrain and four aid stations. The event supports Morecambe Bay Foodbank and other local charities and requires navigation readiness.

A *10 km* trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027, featuring woodland, lakeside and grassland paths through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher's medal.

Flat out and back races along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal at Kirkstall. Distances range from 10K to ultramarathon, with feed stations, marshals and Trail Running Association licensing.

Two races start from Kirkstall Bridge Inn: a scenic ~16 km trail along canal and riverside paths, and a flat 10 km out and back on the canal towpath. Courses are fully marked and marshalled with basic facilities at race HQ.

Night trail running on single-track forest trails at Dalby Forest Visitor Centre. Entries are limited to 650 and close online on 19/01/2027; minimum age is 16 and participants must use a headtorch or hand torch.

Winter canal runs in Saltaire along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances from 10K to Marathon on a mostly flat towpath. Fully marshalled course with drink stations, canal side loos and a bespoke finisher medal.

Coastal beach and trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park with 10 km and half marathon options; canicross is permitted and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

Relaxed, cash-only weekend runs beside the canal at the Fisherman Inn in Bingley, offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options with on-the-day registration and a jumble medal plus a beer or soft drink for finishers.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

Flat, waterside races along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering distances from 10K to ultra marathon, Trail Running Association licensed and supported with feed stations and a sweet-filled finish.

A roughly 10-mile point-to-point coastal trail run on 7 February 2027 from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, with chip timing, an aid station, bag drop and allowance for one controlled dog per runner.

A winter trail race at Saltburn offering three mapped distances from 7.5 to 28 miles, mandatory safety kit and time limits for each course. Entries are limited and prizes are awarded across age categories.

Trail races from Grizedale Visitor Centre in the Lake District offering a 13 mile half route and a 26 mile marathon. The course runs on forest tracks with varied terrain and views of Coniston, with feed stations and a compulsory kit list.

A trail event at Whinlatter on 7 February 2027 offering a 10k and a 5k route on forest roads and trails. The event is chip timed, marked, allows two dogs per runner, and provides GPX files.

Coastal trail event in Bamburgh offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra across sand and dunes. It is part of the Endurancelife 26 27 season and awards leaderboard points.

A circular trail half marathon through the Yorkshire Wolds with about 1,200 ft of climb and a five hour cut off. The event starts and finishes at Field House Camping and Coffee Barn and includes chip timing and a plantable wildflower medal.

A chip-timed series of canal-side trail races near Bingley offering six distances from 5 km to marathon on a flat, towpath route with marshals, aid stations and TRA licensing.

A 50 mile figure of eight route around north Leeds with two loops starting and finishing at St Andrews Roundhay United Reformed Church. The course visits Temple Newsam, Meanwood Valley, Harewood Estate and includes mandatory winter kit requ..

A reversed half marathon route in the North York Moors starting and finishing at Levisham Village Hall, passing through the Hole of Horcum. Limited to 50 runners, with two checkpoints, a five hour limit and mandatory safety kit.

Scenic trail runs beside Alnwick Castle with 10 km and half marathon options, live chip timing, free parking and finishers' medals; the event donates £4 from each entry to NE Youth.