Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2026-2027

Blakey Blitz on 14 March 2026 is a tough 16.8 km moorland race near Whitby with 855 m of climb and sweeping North York Moors views. Fast, scenic and ideal for experienced fell runners looking for a proper challenge.

A 7.2 km fell race in the Lake District with 543 m of ascent, using the traditional route to Causey Pike summit. The course is partly marked, run under FRA rules, and requires full kit plus a mandatory base layer.

Scenic trail races at Leighton Hall include a flowing 10k through farmland and reedbeds and a 21k half marathon with estuary and Lake District views. Earlybird places are limited and dogs are not permitted.

Trail runs around Alnwick Castle feature routes through Hulne Park and the Priory in two distances. The event uses live chip timing, includes a finisher medal and refreshments, and donates part of each entry to NE Youth.

A Category AS fell race near Ingram, covering 8 km / 5 miles with significant ascent, held at Bulby’s Wood car park. Entry is on the day only for £5 and the event is part of the North East Fell Running Championship.

A 55 mile ultramarathon on 21 March 2026 from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills, with about 2,300 m ascent, a 16 hour limit, compulsory tracker and strict mandatory kit checks.

A 14 km Category BM fell race on Chevin with about 650 metres of ascent. The partly flagged route starts and finishes on Station Road, uses a provided map and passes checkpoints including Surprise View, Danefield and Fells Plantation.

A Category BS fell race on the Chevin near Otley, run as a single hilly lap of roughly 9–10 km with about 390–400 m of ascent; limited facilities are provided and entries are available in advance or on the day.

A timed fell race from Langleeford that visits Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot over an 11 mile route with about 3689 ft of ascent. The event includes a GPX route file, a halfway water station and mountain rescue support.

A headtorch trail event at Swinsty Moor Car Park on 24 March 2026 with Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km routes around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs. Entrants are limited to 150 and every finisher receives a medal.

A Lake District weekend at The Showfield, Grasmere, with trail runs on Saturday and duathlons on Sunday. Routes include 5 km and 10 km options that pass Grasmere Water and Rydal Water; the event is canicross friendly.

An 11 km, fully marked trail race around Fremington Edge and Swaledale with a very steep ascent and technical descents; GPX and map available, mandatory waterproofs and basic safety kit required, entrants must be 16 or older.

Join the Daffodil Run & Walk on Saturday 28 March 2026, a scenic 13 mile out and back from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. Suitable for walkers and runners, the route is signposted with drink stations and refreshments in Pooley Village Hall.

A marked, single-track trail race around Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales featuring steep ascents, technical descents and mining hushes, mandatory safety kit, stocked aid stations and GPX route files. Entry is limited and age restricted.

An orienteering based endurance event on the North York Moors open to runners and walkers. Participants follow a single route of around 20 to 24 miles, visit checkpoints in order, and receive drinks at some checkpoints plus a hot meal at th..

A medium-length BM fell race near Frosterley on 28 March 2026, about 10.5–11 km with 380 m ascent. The unmarked route requires map and compass, full FRA kit is mandatory, and entry is limited to 50 runners.

A pre-entry fell race in the Lake District, the Coledale Horseshoe covers 13.7 km with 1067 m of ascent, requires full FRA kit, is non-GPS classified, and offers a £100 prize for a new course record.

Join Margisons Miles, a 6 hour charity loop at Community Woods, Ashington, where runners cover as much or as little as they like to support Wansbeck Valley Food Bank and Friends of the Woods. Sweets, water and proceeds support charities.

A series of ultra races across northern England from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Distances include 300km, 100km, 80km and 55km with substantial ascent and varied National Park terrain.

A 55 km ultra on Wainwright’s coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, crossing the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. The event emphasises self-sufficiency, mandatory kit checks, mapped GPX support and staffed aid stations.