Trail Running calendar near Tyne and Wear 2025-2026

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.

Hardmoors 110 is an epic 110 mile coastal ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way from Filey to Helmsley with a 36 hour time limit. Run iconic coastline through Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay and Saltburn before crossing the North York Moors.

WEEKEND 9 on 23 May 2026 in the Howgill Fells is a waymarked fell challenge of 25 km with 1500 m ascent inspired by the 23 SAS final test. Be self sufficient; finishers get a patch and post race drinks at the pub.

Run the Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon or 10K on 24 May 2026 on scenic trails with steep climbs, fast descents and views of Bassenthwaite and Skiddaw. Canicross welcome and finishers receive a bespoke medal and a drink.

Coniston Gullies is a BOFRA fell race in Coniston, Lake District on 24 May 2026, featuring a short but brutal 1 mile route with 900 ft of climb. Expect a steep ascent, scree descent and lively on the day entries for all ages.

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.

Challenge yourself on the Austwick Amble, a scenic fell race in the Yorkshire Dales with a 13 km route and 365 m of climb on Monday 25 May 2026. Join runners and the village street market for a lively day at Austwick Village Green.

Gavel Fell Race in the Lake District on 27 May 2026 is an 8 km fell run with 330 m climb around The Leaps near Kirkland. Pre entry or on the day entries welcome seniors and juniors for a friendly day of fell running.

Explore Grasmere in the OMM Lite Trail Quest Team on 30 to 31 May 2026, racing solo or in teams to visit as many of 30 mapped checkpoints as you can before the time limit. Expect live tracking, bespoke maps, timing chips and a hot post race..

Take on the Fellrunner in the Duddon Valley on Sat 30 May 2026, an 18 mile Lake District route from Newfield Inn, Seathwaite, with big climbs and sweeping views. Pre entry only for adult runners.

Join a classic Lake District fell race on 30 May 2026 in the wild Duddon Valley, starting at the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite. The 15.3 km course climbs 915 m, offering tough terrain and stunning views for experienced runners; pre entry only.

Tackle the stunning Grasmere Gallop, a fully way marked 42 km trail loop around Grasmere with dramatic climbs, tarns and lakeside views. Finishers receive a Langdale slate medal and homemade cake at the line.

Experience the Settle Saunter on 31 May 2026 in Settle with a scenic run or walk through the quieter Yorkshire Dales. Pick 23 mile, half marathon or 10k routes and support local charities and fell rescue at this friendly community event.

The Montane Ullswater Way Trail Ultra will take place in Ullswater on Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run between 10 and 34 miles.

The Whorlton Run on Wed 3 Jun 2026 is a scenic 11 km challenge in the North York Moors from Swainby Village Hall, mixing road, fell and forest tracks with 427 m of climb. Entry on the day is available so come join the Esk Valley Fell Club S..

Tackle the Otley Chevin fell race on Wed 3 Jun 2026, a classic 3 mile challenge with 210 m of climb across rugged West Yorkshire terrain. Fast, friendly and fiercely competitive, this long running tradition welcomes runners aged 16 plus.

Join the Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race on Thu 4 Jun 2026 in Kettlewell, York Dales. Circa 8 km with a testing 550 m climb, this permit race is novice friendly and offers pre entry or on the day registration from the village hall.

Climb to the top at the Stickle Grind 650, a 2.4 km vertical race with 650 m ascent to the summit of Harrison Stickle on 5 June 2026 in Ambleside. Expect marked mountain trails, a recycled seed medal and live music at Lanty Slees.

Rab Scafell Sky Race 2026 Run 38 km with 2800 m of ascent on technical Lake District trails, taking you to the summit of England's highest peak. Expect demanding terrain, fully supplied aid stations, electronic timing and a finishers seed b..

Tackle the North Leeds Skyline for scenic but testing off road trails around Otley, with distances from a 50 km ultra to shorter 16 km and relay options. Expect marked routes, checkpoints and friendly race support.