Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2026-2027

A 37 mile circular fell race in the Lake District visiting Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston Old Man. Teams of two navigate mountain terrain under FRA rules and must carry compulsory safety kit.

A trail half marathon of about 13.2 miles around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley, with marked navigation, one checkpoint and a 3.5 hour time limit. Entry is limited to 50 and all finishers receive a medal and certificate.

5km and 10km trail races at Derwent Reservoir on 17 May 2026, held from the south side of the reservoir. Firm trails with some grass and woodland, canicross friendly, live chip timing, finisher medal and refreshments.

A multi terrain 10 km trail in Cookridge and Golden Acre Park on 17 May 2026, featuring a mid route grass hill, wooded sections and a lakeside circuit. Facilities include water stations, distance markers, toilets and a limited baggage store..

A 10.5 km single-loop trail race through the parkland and woodland of Rudding Park, Harrogate, supporting Mind in Harrogate. The undulating course has technical sections, a 5 km water station and a 1 hour 45 minute cut off; the race is full..

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

Calverley Chaos is a fully marked 8 km 5 mile trail race based at The Railway Inn in Calverley, Leeds. The route uses permanent colored footpath markers with extra markers on race day and entry is limited to 150 runners.

Run the Dun Holm Challenge in Durham on scenic trails along the River Wear with stunning cathedral views. Choose distances from a 3 km minimum to ultras or take the multi day Time Challenge, earn themed medals and enjoy lap aid stations.

A 200 mile single stage ultramarathon from Kingston upon Hull to Helmsley, following the Wolds Way and Cleveland Way. Runners have 60 hours, must use motorised support teams, and meet strict checkpoint cut offs.

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

A point to point trail ultra of 32 miles around East Lancashire that visits the four Panopticons art installations. The course follows local trails and bridleways and entrants receive a map and GPX file.

A 110 mile single-stage trail ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way from Filey to Helmsley with a 36 hour limit. The route visits coastal towns including Scarborough, Whitby and Saltburn and crosses the North York Moors.

A single day fell event in the Howgill Fells of about 25 km with 1500 m ascent, following the original 23 SAS Weekend 9 route. Waymarked course with loaded, runner and walker categories plus mandatory safety kit and manned checkpoints.

A traditional fell race of about 11 km with roughly 400 m of ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott, requiring map and compass navigation and three mandatory checkpoints. Entry is by pre entry under FRA rules with a 2 hours 15 m..

Run Nidderdale is a six mile trail race in Nidderdale with a marked course and marshals. The route passes woodland and moorland, reaches a trig point with valley views, follows the Nidderdale Way past Two Stoops and finishes after a descent..

Trail half marathon and 10K in Whinlatter Forest on 24 May 2026. Firm, technical forest terrain with steep climbs, live chip timing, canicross friendly and finishers receive a medal, drink and snack.

A short but testing fell race in Coniston, about 1.6 km with roughly 270 m of climb, featuring a steep ascent and a scree descent. It is a BOFRA counter with on the day entry and races for junior categories.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

A series of measured races through Hulne Park beside Alnwick Castle on 24 May 2026, from a Junior 2K to a Half Marathon. Traffic-free multi-terrain routes, chip timing, finisher medals and race-day facilities at Race HQ in Hulne Park.

A 13 km fell race in Austwick, Yorkshire Dales with 365 m of climb, held alongside the village street market. Senior entry is for over 18s and several junior races cover multiple youth age groups.