Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2026-2027

A winter ultra of about 55 miles across the Cheviot hills, based at Ingram Village Hall in Northumberland. The loop route can change with conditions; each runner receives a GPS tracker and has 24 hours to complete the course.

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 North in Durham for a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with cathedral views. Choose distances from 3 km to ultra and finishers get 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..

Trail event in Otley, West Yorkshire offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with checkpoint support, live trackers for ultras and mandatory safety kit; minimum age 18 and maximum 100 entrants.

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.

Silent Night on Fri 18 Dec 2026 is a bold night fell race in Weardale that sends runners up Chapelfell Top under head torch light. Expect rough, pathless terrain, strict navigation and kit checks, and pre entry only for experienced adults.

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.

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.

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..

Join The Drop UK in Skipton for a daring navigation challenge: blindfolded and dropped at an undisclosed location you must find your way back without maps or devices. Choose 6, 10 or 15 mile options and hand in electronics at registration.

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..

The Brampton Trail Run will take place in Brampton on Sunday 3 January 2027. You can run 7 kilometers.

An 18 mile circular trail from Robin Hoods Bay on 9 January 2027, following the Cinder Track and Cleveland Way. Entry is limited to 150 runners and £1 from each entry supports the Cleveland Way National Trail.

A circular roughly 30 miles coastal race from Robin Hood's Bay through Ravenscar and Scalby Mills following the Cleveland Way and the Cinder Track. Entry is limited to 200 runners and the minimum age is 18.

Explore the Yorkshire Dales on a guided weekend taking on the 24 mile Yorkshire Three Peaks route with bunkhouse nights in Horton in Ribblesdale. Enjoy a relaxed 10 km loop on Sunday plus coaching, a training plan and event photos.

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.

The MTC Boggart is an inaugural 38 mile single day ultra from Gretna Green to Penrith, blending classic countryside running with a friendly field. Limited entries, bespoke finisher medals and trophies for overall winners.