Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2026-2027

A 36 km, 2200 m ascent AL-category fell race around the Northern Fells, starting and finishing at the Old Crown in Hesket Newmarket. The route visits Carrock Fell, Blencathra, Skiddaw, Knott and High Pike and requires physical map navigatio..

Cronkley Fell Race is a 10.5 mile fell race with 1800 ft of ascent around Upper Teesdale and the River Tees. Organised by Durham Fell Runners, entries are via SI Entries and the entry price includes a free chip butty.

An outdoor military style obstacle event in Gisburn offering Classic 12 km and Rookie 6 km courses plus a competitive Elite 12 km race with age limits, finisher items, water stops, food and spectator parking.

A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.

A 10 mile trail race across the North York Moors visiting ancient sites including Lilla Howe and Louven Howe. The moorland route offers wide coastal views, self-navigation with some marking, a three hour limit and mandatory safety kit.

The 33rd Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon on 13 September 2026 offers off road marathon and half marathon routes across moorland, trails and woods, with multiple feed stations, hot finish food, live timing and pairs entries..

Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton features a 3.50 mile fell course with about 274 meters of climb, age categories from Under 9 to Seniors, and registration plus parking at the U9 field.

A traditional Lake District mountain trial at Seathwaite Farm on 13 September 2026, run on orienteering principles. Competitors choose Classic, Medium or Short courses and are vetted for experience with specific age and fee rules.

An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food a..

A trail ultra from Hawes across the Yorkshire Three Peaks with a main route of 70 km and 2185 m ascent and an optional 30 km extension to 100 km. Support, food stops, GPX files and indoor resting are provided; entries limited to 100.

A 50 km trail ultra around Pen-y-Ghent with 1280 m ascent, supported water and food stops, navigation notes and GPX provided, and compulsory mountain safety kit required.

A flat, chip timed canal race in Rodley, Leeds with distances from 5K to Ultra Marathon. Routes follow the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with marshals, feed stations every three miles and bespoke medals for finishers.

A 50K ultra in the Cheviot Hills around Wooler with GPS navigation, two aid stations, marshals and medical cover. The route passes Hen Hole, Yeavering Bell and has checkpoints at Hethpool and Langleeford.

A 63 miles coastal trail race along the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey, with 18 hours to complete, mandatory kit checks, supplied trackers and manned checkpoints offering water and food at selected points.

A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.

Trail running event in the Lake District from Grasmere with five routes from 9 km to 52 km, technical climbs, outposts on longer routes and specified mandatory kit.

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

A 15.6 km trail with 870 m ascent around Thornthwaite near Keswick, visiting five checkpoints across forest and open fell. The event raises funds for the restoration of Thornthwaite Church.

A half marathon on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Lakeland Maze Farm Park near Kendal, running over farm trails and through the maze. Entry includes maze access, chip timing, medals, three water stations and parking.

A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.