Trail Running calendar near Tyne and Wear 2026-2027

A low cost and informal summer fell race in Great Langdale featuring an 8 km route to the summit of Pike of Blisco and an unconventional beer prizegiving.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

Experience a vertical style race with 850m of ascent over 6km in the Lake District. This uphill only run takes you through the Red Tarn Basin to the summit of Helvellyn via Swirral Edge.

Experience an extreme skyrunning challenge in the Lake District featuring 2700m of ascent and five graded scrambles. This technical race over the Helvellyn Massif requires proven climbing skills and a steady hand on the rock.

Experience an extreme 57 km mountain run in the Lake District featuring 3700 m of ascent. This technical course traverses iconic ridges like Striding Edge and Swirral Edge for a true skyrunning experience.

Experience skyrunning in the Lake District with this 29 km technical mountain race. Navigate 2050 m of ascent through a UNESCO World Heritage Site with full safety support and a marked course.

Experience a 15k trail race around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater. This event features 680m of ascent through a UNESCO World Heritage Site with fully marked paths and midway support.

Experience a unique 10k trail race over the famous Northumberlandia landform and through surrounding restricted countryside. This event features hills and forest tracks plus a one mile kids fun run and bespoke medals.

Experience a historic category AM fell race covering 11 km with 600 m of ascent. Part of the Ingleton Gala day, this classic route takes runners to the summit of Ingleborough and back.

Experience a 50 mile circuit through Wensleydale and Swaledale including an ascent of Great Shunner Fell. This traditional challenge event for runners and walkers features 5,500ft of climbing and a 22 hour time limit.

Overview The Cracoe Fell Races are a series of fell running events taking place on Sunday 19th July 2026. The races are part of the BOFRA (British Open Fell Runners Association) Championship. Distances and Route The main race covers a dista..

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

Join the Ravenscar Rumble revisited, a scenic fell race in Ravenscar on Wed 22 Jul 2026 covering 10 km with 250 m of climb through the North York Moors. Tea rooms stay open for post run treats and entry is on the day only.

Run Stately Trails: Aske at Aske Hall for an evening 5 km or 10 km loop, with a 5 km walk option. Limited to 200 runners, this mostly flat but muddy estate course winds through pastures and woodland for a scenic country trail.

Experience an evening trail run through the exclusive parkland of a historic Georgian estate. Choose from 5km or 10km courses through private woodlands and pastures followed by post race food.

Experience an extensive tour of the Lake District fells with 50 and 100 mile trail races over public footpaths. These circular and point to point routes finish in Coniston and feature significant elevation gain through spectacular terrain.

The Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost will take place in Otley on Saturday 25 July 2026.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.