Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2025-2026

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall for scenic canal runs on the Leeds Liverpool Canal with 5K, 10K or half marathon options on weekend mornings. Open to all abilities, finishers receive a medal, hot food and a drink.

Wooler Trail Races in Northumberland National Park serve up scenic, challenging trail running with marathon, half marathon and a double option. Expect muddy steep climbs, clear course markings and friendly checkpoint support.

Join a friendly trail run through Rothwell Country Park via woodland, riverside paths and a scenic rise with views of Leeds, finishing with kebabs and a bespoke medal. Walkers welcome and 50p per entry supports the RSPB.

Run the Slaley Hall Half or 10k on 15 Nov 2026 through Slaley Forest and estate grounds on the edge of the North Pennines. Finish with a medal, bacon sandwich and hot drink plus live chip timing and warm hotel hospitality.

Join the Saltergate Gallows fell race on Sun 15 Nov 2026 from Levisham Village Hall in the North York Moors. Tackle a rugged 10 mile course with 454 m of climb and enjoy entry on the day plus winter series camaraderie.

Run Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race on Sun 15 Nov 2026, a scenic 6 mile challenge with 333 m of climb. On the day entry, cakes and great Lake District views.

Join the Meanwood Holly Hustle on 15 November 2026 for a scenic 10.5 km forest trail with about 200 m of climbing through Meanwood Park and the Hollies. Limited to 200 runners, expect muddy trails, bring your own water and enjoy soup at the..

Challenge yourself at the Litton Birks Fell Race in the Yorkshire Dales on 21 November 2026, a scenic but testing 5 km senior course with about 362 m of ascent. Enjoy post race teas, coffees and cakes plus fun junior races for all ages.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.

Join the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run in Durham this December, a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to tackle along the River Wear with cathedral views. Walkers welcome and finishers earn a themed medal and bobble hat.

Tackle the rugged North York Moors at the Guisborough Fell Race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 20 km with 850 m of climb that rewards strength and navigation. Open to adults with team entries, this scenic winter series event recommends car sh..

Run the Punk Panther Christmas Cracker near Otley on Saturday 12 December 2026, a festive trail event with mystery routes and scenic West Yorkshire climbs. Choose 12, 19 or 32 miles, enjoy small field camaraderie, checkpoint food options an..

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

Test your navigation under stars at the Silent Night fell race in Weardale on Fri 18 Dec 2026. This 6.6 km route climbs 370 m over rough, unmarked terrain so verifiable off trail navigation experience and mandatory kit are required.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

Spend a guided trail weekend in Horton in Ribblesdale tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks at a steady social pace, with runnable descents and scenic hiking. Bunkhouse stays, expert coaching and photos included for seasoned trail runners.

Take on MTC ALBION 2029, a 13 day, 503 mile end to end ultra from Gretna Green to Land's End, testing endurance across England. Limited to 20 entries, this supported challenge offers daily stages, tracking and a bespoke finishers trophy.