Trail Running calendar near Tyne and Wear 2025-2026

Punk Panther Welcome Way in Otley offers scenic but challenging trail routes along moorland, rivers and reservoirs, with distances from 13 to 50 miles. Rugged climbs, checkpoints and a finisher medal and T shirt await all finishers.

Blakey Blitz on 14 March 2026 is a tough 16.8 km moorland race near Whitby with 855 m of climb and sweeping North York Moors views. Fast, scenic and ideal for experienced fell runners looking for a proper challenge.

Run through the historic Alnwick Castle grounds and scenic Hulne Park on 10 km or half marathon routes that start and finish outside the castle. All finishers receive a medal and snacks while entries support local youth development.

Take on a scenic 8 km trail with about 400 m of climb around Bulbys Wood, Ingram on Sun 15 Mar 2026. Entry is on the day only, £5, for runners aged 16 or over seeking a tough, rewarding hill challenge.

Tackle the scenic but demanding Hardmoors 55, a 55 mile ultramarathon across the North York Moors and Cleveland Way with sweeping views and big climbs. Solo or relay entries available, with checkpoints, compulsory kit and a 16 hour cutoff f..

Explore the Chevin near Otley with 9 km or 14 km fell routes that test your navigation and climbing on rocky trails. Finish at The Black Horse for post race refreshments and a complimentary pint of Craven ale.

Take on Otley's scenic 10 km fell race on 21 March 2026, with 390 metres of climbing through Chevin Forest and Surprise View. Organised by Great Owl Running, the single lap starts and finishes on Station Road with post race refreshments at..

Tackle an 11 mile route with 3689 ft of climbing in the Cheviot Hills, summiting The Cheviot and Hedgehope on waymarked trails with a halfway aid station and timed finish. Expect wild upland scenery and a true spring challenge.

Run a scenic 20 kilometre trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water, with undulating lakeshore, woodland and technical sections on the western shore. Fully waymarked and ideal for trail runners seeking fresh fell scenery.

Soak up Lake District views at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with 5 km and 10 km routes around Grasmere and Rydal. Canicross friendly, chip timed with medals, merch and post race refreshments.

Tackle a thrilling 11 km trail around Reeth with steep climbs, technical descents and riverside views. Limited to 100 runners, this intimate, well marshalled event includes aid stations and post race cakes with proceeds to a local charity.

The NAV4 Daffodil Run will take place in Pooley Bridge on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run 13 miles.

Explore the rugged northern Dales with DalesRunner 20, a challenging 20 mile trail run around Reeth on 28 March 2026. Steep climbs, technical descents and well stocked aid stations await, entries limited to 200 so book early.

Take on the 41st Cleveland Survival in the North York Moors on 28 March 2026, a 24 mile orienteering challenge raising funds for the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Open to runners and walkers with manned checkpoints, drinks en route and a..

Tackle the rugged Bollihope Carrs fell race near Frosterley, a challenging 10.5 km course with 380 m of climb across classic Northumberland Durham moorland. Friendly entry with a limited field makes for a fast, atmospheric race day.

Take on the Coledale Horseshoe in the Lake District on Sat 28 Mar 2026, a challenging 13.7 km fell race with 1067 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Pre entry only and limited to 400 runners so book early.

Tackle the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond along Wainwright's coast to coast route with about 1,400 m ascent and sweeping Pennine scenery. Embrace a self sufficiency ethos on an unmarked classic route.

Moors Traverse® is an 80 km ultra following Wainwright's coast to coast from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood's Bay, running along the North York Moors and finishing on the shoreline. Expect rugged moorland, sweeping sea views and well stocked s..

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 invites runners to enjoy scenic, undulating trails around Whinlatter Top. Dogs on harnesses are welcome and the event is chip timed with 9 km and 12 km route options.