Trail Running calendar near Sunderland 2025-2026

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.

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.

Run a scenic 50 mile trail through the Yorkshire Dales, from Malham Cove to Malham Tarn and the Three Peaks. With 2593 m ascent and limited places, this ITRA rated ultra is a tough, unforgettable challenge for experienced runners.

Take on the CBTE Esk Valley Epic, a scenic 36 mile ultramarathon that loops the Esk Valley Walk from Glaisdale with about 4,487 ft of climbing. Expect wild moorland, coastal views and a festival atmosphere at the finish.

The Carlisle City Urban Trail Race is a 10 km running event held in Carlisle, England, starting from The Sands Centre. The course features a mix of on-road and off-road well-established tracks, offering a varied urban trail experience. The..

Join the Lakeland Paws canicross finale at Dodd Wood for a scenic, chip timed forest trail race where dogs lead the way. Choose 8K or 5K routes with flowing wide sections, some narrow steep descents, and the option to run without a dog.

The Lap Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a fully way marked 47 mile trail circuit around Lake Windermere with 24 hours to finish. Open to runners and walkers, this scenic supported challenge offers a true Lake District adventure.

Finish the season at Lakeland Paws Whinlatter, a chip timed trail to the summit of Seat How. Pick from two mixed terrain routes, run with or without your dog, and celebrate season prizes.

Tackle North Yorkshire moors at Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse Trail Marathon from Sutton Bank, with marathon, half and 10k routes. Untaped courses test your navigation and stamina with timed cut offs and medals.

Take part in the Jack Bloor Races, an evening fell race with junior events on Ilkley Moor each second Tuesday in May. A community favourite, the event raises funds for the Jack Bloor Memorial Fund to support young people.

Keswick Mountain Festival 15 to 17 May 2026 brings swim, bike, run, hike and triathlon events alongside adventure races, speakers, live music and an outdoor expo. Enjoy food and bars and a sustainability push with no single use cups.

Take on the Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle, a scenic trail from Skipton through the Yorkshire Dales to Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. Distances to 50 mile offer big climbs and stunning Dales views, with medals, T shirt and hot food.

Tackle 13.2 miles of technical forest tracks and ancient trods around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods at SilverBackTrails Oswiu’s Revenge half marathon on 17 May 2026. Small field of 50 runners and bespoke finisher medal.

Event overview Derwent Reservoir 5 km and 10 km trail runs take place on Sunday 3 May 2026 at Derwent Waterside Park, Derwent Reservoir, Edmundbyers, Consett (DH8 9TT). The runs start from the south side of the reservoir. Most of the route..

Event overview The Cookridge Community 10K takes place on 17 May 2026 in Cookridge, Leeds. The race is organised by Cookridge Community Run. The distance is 10 Kilometres on a multi-terrain course, completed as one lap. The event is not sui..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham, part of the Dun Holm Challenge series, is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear with views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a fla..

Hardmoors 200 is a 200 mile single stage ultramarathon across Yorkshire from Hull to Helmsley, tracing the Wolds and Cleveland coast. Expect rugged trails, coastal views and a 60 hour time limit with mandatory motorised support teams.

Sabre XXIII Weekend 9 takes place in the Howgill Fells, a 25.5 km Run/TAB/YOMP/Hike. The out-and-back route covers around 1500m of ascent and draws on the former 23 SAS final test route. Now in its fourth year, the event returns with a full..

Tackle the stunning 110 mile Hardmoors 110 ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way from Filey to Helmsley, tracing the dramatic North York Moors coastline and hills. Runners have 36 hours to conquer the course.

Panopticons Ultra is a scenic 32 mile trail ultra through East Lancashire, linking four Panopticons and winding across Pennine foothills. Expect rugged climbs, views and a point to point adventure from Blackburn to Trawden.