Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2026-2027

Trail running in Teesdale near Barnard Castle with waymarked 3.5, 9 and 15 mile courses, marshals, aid stations and optional post run yoga.

Fell race in Keswick on 4 July 2027 covering 15.4 km with 960 m ascent from Keswick Cricket Club, with on day entry for adults.

Five mile countryside race from Carnforth High School on field paths, trails and canal towpath with on the night entry; proceeds support a local youth charity.

A 9 km fell race near Stanhope, Co Durham on 6 July 2027 with about 300 m of ascent; entry on the day for £5 and teams of three for men and women are allowed.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Town Moor, Newcastle for ages 13 and over, held on mixed terrain with staggered wave starts and on-site refreshments and toilets.

Ambleside trail event on 10 July 2027 offering 100km, 55km, 23km and 14km courses with waymarked routes, tracking for the ultras and compulsory kit checks.

A point to point, just over 40 mile Lyke Wake Challenge in July with handicap starts, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and a minimum donation from each entry to mountain rescue teams.

A **50K** trail from Pickering to Whitby that passes eight railway stations, has 3322 ft of ascent, five checkpoints and a 13 hours completion limit; walkers allowed.

Looped trail event in Masham with three hour and six hour options, feed stations every three miles, a signed course, bespoke medal and finish treats including a beer and sausage sandwich.

57 km mountain race in the Lake District with 3,700 m ascent, technical ridgelines and edges, GPS tracking, ITRA/UTMB points and a minimum age of 19.

Technical sky race on Helvellyn in the Lake District: 28 km with 2700 m ascent, strict vetting and required rock-climbing experience, minimum age 19.

A circular ultramarathon of about 120 miles and 16,000 ft across the 10 highest hills of the North York Moors, starting and finishing at Goathland Village Hall.

A classic 29 km SkyRace in the Lake District with 2050 m ascent, marked mountain trails, manned checkpoints, electronic timing, and safety support.

A 36 miles ultra along the Esk Valley Way from Castleton to Whitby with live GPS tracking, five checkpoints and listed mandatory kit requirements.

10 km trail race in Gisburn Forest on 31 July 2027 organised by Pendle Trail Running Club, licensed with chip timing, photography and on-site refreshments

A new 2027 double-marathon trail event from Berwick-upon-Tweed to North Berwick offering 84 km, 42 km and 10 mile options with supported rest stops and GPS tracking.

An 11 km fell race on Burley Moor with 250 m of climb in Burley-in-Wharfedale on 6 November 2027. Open to adults 18 and over with pre-entry and on-the-day entry; team and junior entries are not included.

A 24-hour trail loop in farmland near Yarm where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour, supporting Everymancan and emphasising endurance and community.

A single day *38 mile* ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, the MTC Boggart is Day 1 of the thirteen day MTC ALBION series. Entries are limited and the event enforces a minimum 4.0 mph average with a specified mandatory kit list.