Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2025-2026

Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl takes place in Grizedale Forest on the east side (LA22 0QJ). In season 4, it is the event’s second Grizedale appearance. Runners choose between a 10k loop with 260m of ascent and a shorter 6k route with 150m.The course runs on wide forest paths and is billed as the most..

Silverdale Circuit 2026 is a 19-mile, undulating but runnable route that starts in Milnthorpe and finishes after a section featuring Arnside Knott and the Fairy Steps. The course takes in Dalham Deer Park, Leighton Hall, Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, Silverdale, and a technical single-track coastlin..

The Billing is a winter trail race organised by Great Owl Running in Rawdon, Leeds. The approximately 14-kilometre single-lap loop climbs The Billing, skirts the top of Yeadon, then circles the Leeds Bradford Airport perimeter before returning for a second ascent. The undulating course runs on field..

The Whinlatter Moon Runner is a night-time head torch trail race on Saturday 14 February 2026 at Whinlatter Forest Park, Keswick, Cumbria (Siskins Cafe, CA12 5TW). The event is organised by Greener Miles Running and features a fully waymarked 10k course within the forest. The minimum age for entry..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a flexible running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with options to complete distances from a minimum of 3 km up to ul..

Cracoe Cracker Challenge 2026 is a long-distance event in Cracoe, North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 25-mile or 12-mile route through the Yorkshire Dales, open to walkers and runners, starting from Cracoe Village Hall. Run by LDWA – West Yorkshire, the course features the South loop..

Endurancelife Northumberland invites runners to the Northumberland coast, centered on Bamburgh. The event offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances across a single, linear coastal course noted for sand and dunes and elevation gains (190 ft for 10K up to 1,631 ft for the Ultra). The rou..

SilverBackTrails Lilla’s Revenge is a 10-mile trail run in the North York Moors National Park. Starts at the Lay-by on the A171 above Jugger Howe (NZ 945002). The route uses part of the Lykewake Walk long-distance path, visiting Lilla Howe with Lilla Cross—the Moors’ oldest cross dating to the 7th c..

Derwent Reservoir 5 & 10 Milers takes place at Derwent Reservoir, Edmundbyers, Consett (DH8 9TT) on 22 February 2026. This is the seventh running of the winter trail event. The reservoir is owned by Northumbrian Water and lies on the border of County Durham and Northumberland. Registration open..

The Tibthorpe Loop is Ultra Trails’ trail half-marathon set in the Yorkshire Wolds. The start and finish are at Field House Camping & Coffee Barn near Tibthorpe (Driffield). The easy-to-navigate, undulating but not technical course covers roughly 13 miles and carries a generous 5-hour cut-off, makin..

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run is an evening trail-running event held at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. It features two routes: a fully marked 10k course with 380m of ascent and a 5k option with 200m of ascent. The route uses the January course and combines forest roads and trails..

CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra for runners and walkers, starting and finishing in Morland village near Penrith (CA10 3AS). The largely off-road route covers mixed terrain with about 3000 ft of elevation, hugging the Pennines to the east and the Howgills to the south. It traverses t..

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k (ish) trail race set in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants of all abilities. The route promises an immersive nature experience with mud, hills, and obstacles, and may include follow-the-trail sections. The event welcomes dogs and offers canine-focused provisions, includ..

The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra 2026 is an ultra trail event on 8 March 2026 that follows the Northumberland coastline. Distances offered include: 54km Ultra 27km Ultra The route starts near Bamburgh Castle and finishes at Druridge Bay Country Park. Along the way runners pass Beadnell Ha..

Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile running event organized by Greener Miles Running, held at The Cycle Hub on Newcastle's Quayside. The route winds from the quayside through areas along the river toward parks and meadows, offering a mix of trails and roads. The event emphasizes inclusivit..

Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail race held in Otley, West Yorkshire, primarily following the Welcome Way. Distances offered are 13, 20, 34 and 50 miles, with climbs of 1,360 to 6,000 feet. The course winds across moorland, alongside rivers, canals and reservoirs, across farmland and woodland, wit..

The Haworth Hobble is Keighley & Craven AC’s classic 32-mile off-road traverse of gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. The demanding route covers roughly 51 km with about 4,400 ft of ascent, and is suitable for both runners and walkers venturing onto exposed..

The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs take place on 15 March 2026 at Alnwick Castle, The Peth, Alnwick NE66 2LA. The runs start and finish outside the castle and follow trails that pass through Hulne Park, Priory, and parts of the castle grounds. The event is not canicross friendly due to site restrictions..

The Hardmoors 55 is a 55-mile ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley, crossing the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills. About 95% of the route follows the Cleveland Way, offering rugged moorland scenery and winter conditions with substantial ascent (over 2700m). Runners navigate via checkpoints..

Organised by Great Owl Running, the Chevin BS fell race is a 10-kilometre loop on the Chevin in Otley, West Yorkshire. A Category BS event, it features about 390 metres of ascent in a notably hilly course. The race starts and finishes on Station Road, beginning with a climb to Surprise View, then tr..