Trail Running calendar near Tyne and Wear 2026-2027

A friendly midweek fell dash in the Lake District starting at Old Dungeon Ghyll. 8 km with about 600 m of ascent over steep, scrambling terrain; on the day entry only, £2 fee.

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.

An uphill-only mountain race in Patterdale covering 6 km with 850 m ascent along Helvellyn and Swirral Edge, featuring steep paths, a ridge scramble, and a summit trig point near 950 m. Entry details include a marked course, checkpoints, an..

Tackle the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale, a fierce 28 km ridge run around Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent. Expect knife edge ridgelines, rock scrambles and strict entry vetting for experienced mountain runners.

Tackle the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale with 57 km and 3700 m of ascent across classic Lake District ridgelines like Striding Edge. Expect rough mountain terrain, technical sections and unforgettable views.

A technical 29 km sky race with 2050 m ascent on St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells in the Lake District. It features a fully marked mountain course, electronic tracking, a feed station and a post-race vegan meal.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater, held as part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend. The route features 680 m of ascent, a mid route aid station, manned checkpoints and a seed bomb finisher..

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia that uses the landform and surrounding countryside, with a one mile childrens fun run, way marked course, water station, bespoke medal and on site event village.

Take on an 11 km fell run in the scenic York Dales near Ingleton with 600 m of climb for a proper hill challenge. Community event at the sports field, part of the Yorkshire Dales Classics, with advance and on the day entries.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft self navigated circuit of Wensleydale and Swaledale with an ascent of Great Shunner Fell and a 22 hour limit. Entry is by SiEntries only, limited to 250 participants, and electronic trackers are used.

Cracoe Fell Races are a short, sharp test on rugged moorland near Skipton, featuring tussocks, ditches and a steep final climb to the summit. Junior races and on the day entry make it perfect for local runners and families.

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.

On 23 July 2026 Stately Trails: Aske Hall invites you to scenic, fully marked estate trails at Constable Burton Hall through fields, tracks and woodland. Choose a 5km run or walk or a 10km challenge and enjoy post race food options.

A long-distance trail weekend in the Lake District offering a 100 miles circuit of the fells and a 50 miles course finishing at Coniston, both on public footpaths with compulsory staffed checkpoints and strict time limits.

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.

Run 14 miles along the Northumberland coast from Beadnell to Alnmouth on 26 July 2026, mixing sand, road and trail and finishing on the beach. Limited places and a 3 hour 30 minute cut off for tide and safety mean book early.