Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2026-2027

Run a scenic 14.35 miles from Redcar Beach to the fishing village of Staithes along sand, cliff top paths and the Cleveland Way. Challenging underfoot terrain and a five hour cutoff mean walkers are welcome.

Trail races of 5km, 10km and a half marathon take place at Bramham Park on 12 April 2026, using woodland trails that pass estate buildings and statues. Live chip timing is provided and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

A trail running event in Sedbergh on 12 April 2026 offering three distances including a full marathon, half marathon and 10K. Entries require a compulsory kit list, a minimum age of 16, and include timing and a finisher's medal.

A long Lakeland route from Ambleside Parish Centre on 12 April 2026 covering 23 miles with about 4,400 ft of ascent via Loughrigg Tarn, Coniston and Tarn Hows. Runners and walkers are welcome and the event currently operates a waiting list.

Run along the River Wear with iconic Cathedral views at the Dashing Dog Charity Run in Durham. Pick any distance from 3 km to ultra in a seven hour time challenge, collect a dog themed medal and help local dog rehoming charities.

Take on a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear near Durham, flat signed footpaths with cathedral views. Choose your distance from short loops to ultramarathons, walkers welcome and proceeds support local dog rehoming charities.

Take on the Hooded Horse Fell Race in Kilburn, North York Moors on 12 April 2026, a challenging 10.7 km course with 390 m of climb through forest and moorland. Pre entry only; adults 18 plus welcome.

Join the Bunny Run 2 in Haworth on Tue 14 Apr for a lively 3 mile course with 100 m climb across the South West Pennines. Teams welcome, minimum age 12, finishers get a Cadbury Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes with chip butties and pub hospi..

Tackle the Grisedale Grind, a steep 4 km Lake District fell race with a testing 480 m ascent that rewards gutsy climbs. Entry on the day for £7 cash, juniors welcome at Revelin Moss opposite Whinlatter Visitor Centre.

A self-navigated approximately 37 mile ultramarathon around Goathland visiting five triangulation pillars, open to solos and pairs with a 15 hour limit, three supplied checkpoints, required navigational kit, and a small field limit.

A 12 kilometre trail race in Burnsall on 18 April 2026, forming the first section of the Due North half marathon route. The event features partially way marked trails, drinks stations, a post race meal, prizes and free parking.

A scenic half distance trail race from the Riverside Car Park Field in Burnsall that follows sections of the Dales Way with about 500 m of ascent, on course drinks and a post race meal included.

Enjoy a relaxed run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Saltaire on 18 April 2026 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options for runners, joggers and walkers. Finish with a quirky jumble medal, hot food and your choice of beer or soft drink..

Burnsall 12K is a trail race in Burnsall Village on 18 April 2026, part of the Due North series. The route follows the opening section of the half marathon, is fully way marked, and includes on-course drinks and post-race food.

A 40 mile unmarked mountain route in the Lake District with about 2,500 m of ascent, visiting Loadpot, High Street, Helvellyn and Place Fell. The figure of eight from Askham requires navigation skills and full winter mountain running kit.

Take on the Teenager With Altitude fell race in the Lake District, a testing 24.7 km route from Newlands Adventure Centre with about 2300 m of climb across classic Lakeland terrain. Pre entry only, adults 18 and over, teams welcome with pri..

A Category AM fell race on 18 April 2026 from Newlands Adventure Centre featuring 11.5 miles and 1100 m of ascent, pre entry only with a 500 runner limit and mandatory safety kit.

Tempting at Tempsey at Temple Newsam House on 19 April 2026 invites runners to scenic, undulating trails through parkland, gardens and woodland. Pick a distance from 6.7 miles to marathon, enjoy signposted routes and feed stations and bring..

Circular 7 mile and 16 mile trail races from Swainby Village Hall across the North York Moors National Park, on marked routes with feed stations and downloadable GPS files. Minimum age 18 and a small donation is included in each entry fee.

Discover Trail Blazer Dam Busters at Blackton Grange Estate for a fresh trail running challenge through moors, dams and rugged Pennine trails. Choose a 10K or half marathon and enjoy scenic, remote countryside near Barnard Castle.