Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2025-2026

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.

Spring in Lakeland is a scenic but demanding 23 to 24 mile route with about 4400 ft of ascent via Loughrigg Tarn, Coniston and Tarn Hows. Strong navigation skills and mountain kit are required.

Run the Charm Bracelet Marathon, a scenic 26.5 mile coastal trail from Redcar to Whitby that winds along cliffs, beaches and the Cleveland Way. Expect varied terrain, sea views and a rewarding finish in historic Whitby.

Run a rugged coastal trail from Redcar Beach to the fishing village of Staithes in the Charm Bracelet Half Marathon. Varied underfoot terrain, sand and cliff paths plus 1,591 ft of ascent promise a scenic, rewarding challenge.

On 18 April 2026 join the Burnsall Trail Half in the Yorkshire Dales, the opening race of the Due North Half Marathon series. Enjoy a scenic trail route along riverside paths with great views and a post race meal, beer and race goodies.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in picturesque Saltaire, with 5K, 10K and half marathon routes along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. All finishers get a jumble medal and enjoy hot food and a beer or soft drink at the finish.

Enjoy a scenic trail challenge in the heart of Burnsall with the 12K opening leg of the Burnsall half marathon. Expect a friendly atmosphere, well marked route, post race food and a beer, plus the option to enter the three race series.

Take on a scenic 12 km trail through Burnsall and the Dales on 18 April 2026 as part of the Due North series. Expect on course drinks, a post race meal and a beer at the finish for a friendly, well supported day out.

Take on the SilverBackTrails Goathland V Trig Ultra, a scenic 37 mile self navigated challenge through the North York Moors visiting five trig points. Open to solos or pairs with limited places, all finishers receive a memento and hot meal.

Take on the NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40, a classic Lakeland challenge covering 40 miles and about 2500 m of ascent across multiple summits in a figure of eight route. Held 18 April 2026 from Askham Community Centre, it needs solid mountain skill..

Tempting at Tempsey : event overview Tempting at Tempsey is a trail running event at Temple Newsam House, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE. The next scheduled race date is 19/04/2026. The Temple Newsam grounds include walking and running..

Trail Blazer Dam Busters from Heart and Soul Racing offers 10K and Half Marathon routes across rugged Pennine moors from Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Expect epic views and true countryside trail running.

Swainby Sweep is a 7 and 16 mile circular trail race through the wild North York Moors, featuring moorland, forest tracks and sections of the Cleveland Way. Scenic and testing, the event is well supported with checkpoints and feed stations.

Take on a classic fell challenge across Pen y Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside in the Yorkshire Dales. This historic 24 mile Three Peaks race pushes endurance and rewards with epic views and rugged terrain.

The Fellsman: An epic point to point traverse across the Yorkshire Dales from Ingleton to Threshfield, about 60 miles with over 11,000 feet of climbing. Navigate with map and compass through 25 checkpoints in this fully supported volunteer..

Take on a scenic 50 km loop along the Wold Rangers Way on 25 April 2026, starting and finishing near Driffield. Well supported with live GPS tracking, indoor checkpoints and inclusive nutrition, plus an eco medal or tree planting option.

Beyond Newcastle starts and finishes at Swing Bridge on the Quayside, offering a scenic 55 km ultra or 25 km trail along the Tyne and Derwent. Riverside and woodland trails, GPX routes, feed stations, chip timing and a finishers medal.

Run the RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail for a rare route across an active RAF station with launch platforms and stunning views of the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall. Choose 14 mile or 11 km, earn a medal and support RAF Benevolent Fund.

Join the Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series for fully marked 5K and half marathon trail races for all abilities. Enter single races or save with discounted series entry and enjoy a free presentation evening.

Tackle the scenic Gibside 5 km or 10 km trail through gardens, woodland and open countryside on the expansive National Trust estate. Canicross friendly with live chip timing, bespoke medal and Wild Deer merchandise for all finishers.