Trail Running calendar near Tyne and Wear 2025-2026

On 6 June 2026 run a 21 km valley trail through the dramatic fells of Great and Little Langdale with 850 m of ascent as part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend. Enjoy technical trails, UNESCO scenery, a recycled paper mache wildflower se..

Take on the Lake District Ultra Challenge from Kendal on 6 and 7 June 2026 with a scenic looped 100 km route or shorter distances from 10 to 50 km. Enjoy lakeside views, challenging climbs, supportive aid stations and camping at basecamp.

Take part in the Samaritans Way Ultra on 6 June 2026 in Guisborough with 40 km and 60 km options, solo or relay. Fully supported course with updated routes and profits donated to Teesside Samaritans.

6 June 2026 Stanza Stones Summer Edition is a 24 hour 50 mile route across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley visiting six poetic stones by Simon Armitage. Expect moorland climbs, indoor checkpoints and live tracking.

Join a scenic 100 km coastal ultra along Northumberland on 6 June 2026, starting in Bamburgh and finishing at Tynemouth Priory. Pass iconic harbours and castles, enjoy feed stations and a finishers medal, but places are limited.

Join the classic Pen Y Ghent Fell Race in Horton in Ribblesdale on 6 June 2026, a rugged 7.6 mile course with 612 m of climb offering stunning Yorkshire Dales views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entries and team entries welcome.

Join the BOFRA championship in Kettlewell, Upper Wharfedale on 7 June 2026 for a classic fell race. Tackle a sharp climb to the skyline cairn before a fast descent over a short scree section, with entries available on the day.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Explore Ullswater from Pooley Bridge on Saturday 13 June 2026 with a half marathon or 10km trail, live chip timing and bespoke finisher medals. Well behaved dogs welcome with harness and lead.

Join Punk Panther on 13 June 2026 for the 6 Dales Trail from Otley to Pateley Bridge with 13, 20 and 32 mile options across scenic reservoirs and dales. Finishers receive a medal, event tee and hot food including vegan and GF options.

Run the Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones trail from Chop Gate village hall, with marathon, half and 10k circular routes across the dramatic North York Moors. Courses require self navigation and mandatory kit; bring your own cup.

Join L100 Recce 4, a scenic 26 mile run from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside across classic Lake District climbs. For confirmed Lakeland 50 or 100 entrants only, the recce provides coach transport, medical support and checkpoints.

A classic Borrowdale fell race starting outside Langstrath Country Inn, this 7.5 km route climbs 430 m over rough, partly navigational terrain with stunning tarn and valley views. Entries are on the day only and places are limited.

Run or walk scenic trails at Forcett Park with 5 km and 10 km loop options across pasture, farm tracks and woodland. Fairly flat but potentially muddy underfoot, trail shoes are recommended and marshals and a water station keep the vibe fri..

Tackle Beamsley Beacon on 18 June 2026 in Addingham, York Dales, an 8.8 km fell race with 335 m of climb, steep ascents and rewarding views. Entry is on the day for £5 with registration at St Peter's Church, teams welcome, minimum age 16.

Tackle a tough summer variant of the Cheviot Goat with about 50 miles across the remote border hills and dramatic scenery. Runners get GPS trackers, 24 hours to finish, plus a race tee, medal and prizes for top finishers.

Run the North Yorks Ultra Challenge from Scarborough on 20 to 21 June 2026, tracing dramatic coastline and moorland through Robin Hood Bay and Whitby. Choose distances from 10 miles to 100 km with camping and full on course support.

Experience the Lamplighter 20, a 20 mile night trail from dusk to dawn around Goathland in the North York Moors. Limited to 40 runners, the route features navigation support, checkpoint refreshments and a finisher medal.

The Kettlewell Half Marathon will take place in Arncliffe on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

Run a flat, fully signed trail along the River Wear with cathedral views at Saturn Lord of The Run North, a 7 hour trail event in Durham. Pick from short laps to ultra distances, earn a themed medal with aid stations and vegan options.