Trail Running calendar near Tyne and Wear 2026-2027

An out and back trail race from Otley to Pateley Bridge on the Six Dales Trail, offered in 13, 20 and 32 mile options with checkpoints, mandatory kit and tracker provision for ultras; finishers receive a medal and event T shirt.

A mixed terrain mud obstacle event in Walton offering 10 miles, 10K, 6k and a junior 4k. The course includes technical obstacles, a 100 metre slip and slide and on-course water stations.

A five leg trail ultra from Kielder Castle totaling 170 miles, with solo, pair and quad entry options. The first four legs can be done in any order but the North leg must be completed last, and participants are tracked with support teams on..

A self-navigated fell run and challenge walk of 24 miles through Swaledale on 13 June 2026 with a 10 hour time limit. Minimum age 14 and those aged 14 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

A two-day trail running weekend in Grizedale Forest with an eight hour relay and a 22 km race, plus camping, food vendors, talks and onsite facilities.

A classic fell race around Buttermere village covering just over 9 miles with over 4000 ft of ascent across steep ridges and rocky climbs. The route passes Knott Rigg, Ard Crags, Causey Pike and Scar Crags with a long descent back into Butt..

A fell race at Steel Rigg car park in the North Pennines on 13 June 2026, featuring a 7.1 km course with 189 m climb. Entry is on the day for £5, and a 1.8 km junior race is held for 8 to 16 year olds.

Trail races from Chop Gate with three distances : Marathon (28), Half 16.5 and 10k 9.5. Entries limited to 330, mandatory safety kit is required and competitors must print route maps and navigate themselves.

A low level, family friendly 5k around Stenkrith Park and the Viaduct Walk near Kirkby Stephen. Dogs on lead are welcome, entry is £5 with under fives free, and food and music are available at Basecamp.

A midweek AM category fell race of 13 km with 914 m ascent across Howgills terrain, mandatory FRA kit and checkpoint cutoffs, supporting local community and mountain rescue.

A short fell race from the Langstrath Country Inn near Keswick covering 7.5 km with about 430 m of ascent. The route includes rough paths, a flagged compulsory section through an SSSI, marshals on the course, and on the day entry with a fee..

A trail event at Forcett Park on 18 June 2026 offering 5km and 10km lapped courses through pasture, tracks and woodland. Courses are fully marked and include finishers food and an optional coaster medal.

On 18 June 2026 the Beamsley Beacon race covers 5.5 miles with about 1100 ft of climb, starting at St Peters Church Hall in Addingham and reaching the stone cairn at the Beacon. Entry is £5 and parking next to the hall is limited.

Explore the North Yorkshire coast and moors on a supported walk, jog, or run starting from Scarborough. Choose from distances up to 100km with full hospitality, inclusive catering, and basecamp camping options.

A night trail run from Goathland Village Hall across the North York Moors, with two distances. The 40 mile route runs through the night to meet sunrise and includes route GPX, a tracker, and on-course refreshments.

Take on the Buckden Pike fell race in the Yorkshire Dales, a steep 6 km route with about 486 m of climb that starts and finishes at Buckden Village Green. Entry on the day is £7 as part of the village gala; parking is limited so use the des..

A trail half marathon in Kettlewell on 20 June 2026 featuring about 900 m of ascent and three steep climbs, river paths and Wharfedale views. The event includes drinks stations, a post race meal, free parking and minimum age 17.

Trail event in Kirkby Lonsdale on 20 June 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and 20 km routes on footpaths and bridleways with route files, refreshments and on course marshals.

A 65 km self-navigation trail ultra around the skyline near Kirkby Lonsdale with about 2000 m ascent, two checkpoints and mostly off-road terrain. Entrants receive a GPX file, feed stations and a finishers beer and pizza.

A 7.2 km hill race with 510 m of ascent across the three Eildon Hills, starting and finishing at Gibson Park, Melrose on 20 June 2026. Online entry only with early bird and standard prices and cash prizes for age category winners.