Trail Running calendar near Tyne and Wear 2026-2027

Experience the Newlands Valley Horseshoe at this Category AL fell race near Keswick. Traverse 24.7 km of exposed peaks and over 2300 meters of elevation in the heart of the Lake District.

Experience the challenging fell terrain of the Lake District with two scenic mountain races starting from the Newlands Valley. Enjoy a community atmosphere with post race refreshments and support local charitable causes.

Experience a scenic trail run or an accessible loch side walk at The Haining in Selkirk. This community event celebrates local heritage while offering signposted routes for both runners and walkers.

Enjoy a unique relay event in the Lake District featuring a free train ride to the start line. Teams of juniors and seniors are randomly selected on the day for a short and scenic course through Lakeside.

Experience circular trail races through the North York Moors National Park with 7 and 16 mile options. Enjoy a marked course featuring moorland views, forest tracks, and landmarks like the Cleveland Way.

Experience rugged moors and dams with a 10k or half marathon starting from the Blackton Grange Estate. Run through the heart of the North Pennines along the iconic Pennine Way in this scenic trail event.

Join a scenic 10 km fell race in the Lake District at Witherslack, featuring 340 m of climb on a fully flagged route. No pre entry needed; sign up on the day at Dean Barwick Primary School and enjoy post run refreshments.

A coastal race on 19 April 2026 from South Shields Pier to Roker Pier, about 7 miles along cliff paths past Marsden Rock and Souter Lighthouse. Entries open 2 February with separate fees for UKA registered and non registered runners.

Experience a scenic 8 mile trail race in Northumberland featuring an ascent of Yeavering Bell Hill and a finish at the Ad Gefrin Distillery. This fully marked course offers great views and fast runnable sections.

Experience a supported running adventure starting from Newcastle city centre. Choose between a scenic 25 km trail run or a 55 km ultra marathon visiting the River Tyne and local woodlands.

Experience the historic Three Peaks Race in the Yorkshire Dales, a prestigious fell running event featuring extreme mountain terrain. Choose between the legendary main marathon, a three leg team relay, or dedicated junior races.

The Fellsman Dart is a 30-mile point-to-point ultra across the remote Yorkshire Dales, with over 4,200 feet of ascent. It features 13 checkpoints with full support and requires strong navigation skills. This challenging event is organized a..

Run through an active military station and view historic rocket launch platforms at RAF Spadeadam. This unique trail event offers 11 km and 14 mile courses with views of the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall.

Tackle the classic Eskdale Elevation fell race in the Lake District, a testing 20.2 km route with 1455 m of climb across dramatic fells. Enter on the day for £10 with proceeds going to charity.

Experience the local trails of the North East through a series of marked runs ranging from 5 km to half marathons. Join individual races in Washington, Durham, and along the coast or secure a season ticket for the full series.

Run through the North York Moors at the Heartbeat Hobble in Goathland, an 11.9 km fell with 290 m of climb. Entry on the day and a village hall finish create a friendly spring fell outing.

Experience a hilly multi terrain half marathon through the beautiful woodland trails of Hamsterley Forest. Enjoy a traffic free course with chip timing and scenic views across the Durham Dales.

Experience a unique hybrid fitness challenge at Cockshott Point with solo events and weighted ruck runs along the scenic trails of Lake Windermere. Enjoy live chip timing and a lakefront course in the heart of the Lake District.

Experience a unique two lap fell race in Cockfield featuring a guided group loop followed by a competitive 3.5 km chase. This off road event welcomes all runners aged 14 and over to participate in a social and sporting atmosphere.

A midweek fell race in Wray on 28 April 2026 covering 11 km with 335 m climb. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and teams of three are permitted.