Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2026-2027

Join a scenic 10 km fell race in the Lake District at Witherslack, featuring 340 m of climb on a fully flagged route. No pre entry needed; sign up on the day at Dean Barwick Primary School and enjoy post run refreshments.

A coastal race on 19 April 2026 from South Shields Pier to Roker Pier, about 7 miles along cliff paths past Marsden Rock and Souter Lighthouse. Entries open 2 February with separate fees for UKA registered and non registered runners.

Hop into spring at the Bunny Run 3 in Haworth on Tue 21 Apr, a punchy 3 mile trail with 100 m climb through South Pennines. Finishers get a Cadbury's Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes and can enjoy chip butties at the Sun Inn.

A 50 km circular trail around the Yorkshire Wolds starting and finishing at Field House Camping and Coffee Barn near Tibthorpe. The event features four staffed checkpoints, live GPS tracking, a 12 hour finish cutoff and local charity donati..

Beyond Newcastle on 25 April 2026 offers city centre trail runs from Swing Bridge on Newcastle Quayside. Choose 55 km or 25 km routes following riverside paths, woodland and the Derwent Walk with marked routes and feed stations.

A classic Yorkshire Dales fell race on 25 April 2026 covering about 39 km with roughly 1,600 m of ascent. Options include the individual main race and a three‑leg team relay for six runners.

A high level point to point traverse of 30+ miles across rugged Yorkshire Dales moorland, climbing over 4,200 feet from Redshaw to Threshfield. Organised by Keighley Scout Service Network, it includes live tracking and serviced checkpoints.

Explore military history and sweeping Lake District views at the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run on Saturday 25 April 2026. Choose 11 km or 14 mile routes across an active RAF station with proceeds benefiting the RAF Benevolent Fund.

A series of marked and marshalled trail races organised by Trail Outlaws, offering distances from 5K to a half marathon. A season ticket is available that provides a discount and a presentation evening later in the year.

Run through the North York Moors at the Heartbeat Hobble in Goathland, an 11.9 km fell with 290 m of climb. Entry on the day and a village hall finish create a friendly spring fell outing.

A hilly half marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 26 April 2026 with chip timing, water stations and mile markers. Entry fees start at £24, entries are limited to 500 and close on 20 April 2026.

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

A 7 km beginners fell race on Cockfield Fell organised by Durham Fell Runners. Two 3.5 km laps with the first lap run as a group to show the route, no map or prior experience required.

A midweek fell race in Wray on 28 April 2026 covering 11 km with 335 m climb. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and teams of three are permitted.

Evening trail runs at Gibside National Trust on 29 April 2026. Choose 5 km or 10 km routes through woodland and historic landscape; one controlled dog per runner is allowed and results are chip timed.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.

Tackle the Lords Seat Fell race at Whinlatter Visitor Centre, an 8 km route with 430 m of climb across scenic, rugged fells. Entry on the day only £7 cash, with junior races and a start from the visitor centre car park.

A 50 mile trail ultra in the Yorkshire Dales around Malham with 2593 m of ascent and five staffed checkpoints. It follows the Pennine Way and Yorkshire 3 Peaks routes and requires prior marathon experience and mandatory kit.

A 36 mile tracked ultra on Saturday 2 May 2026, the CBTE Esk Valley Epic follows the Esk Valley Walk in a circular route from Glaisdale with five checkpoints, a finishers' medal and t-shirt, and awards across multiple age and gender categor..

A 14 km Lake District fell race with 1,065 m of ascent and summit checkpoints on Wetherlam, Swirl How and the Old Man of Coniston. Pre-entry only, minimum age 18 and an entry limit of 300; proceeds support Coniston Mountain Rescue Team.