Trail Running calendar near Whitley Bay 2025-2026

The Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon will take place in Lake District National Park from Saturday 5 July 2025 to Sunday 6 July 2025.

The Patterdale Parish Boundary - Beat the Bounds will take place in Penrith on Saturday 5 July 2025.

The Chevy Chase is a challenging 20-mile race held in Northumberland, starting and finishing at Wooler Youth Hostel. Participants traverse some of the region's finest upland scenery, including summits of Cheviot (815m) and Hedgehope (714m). The unmarked course allows runners to choose their own path..

The Summits of The North York Moors Ultra is a challenging 115-mile circular trail run held within the North York Moors National Park, starting and finishing at Goathland Village Hall. The course features the 10 highest hills of the moors, traversing hills, moorland, and ancient tracks used since th..

The DalesRunner 30 is a challenging 31.7 km (approximately 19.7 miles) trail race held in Muker, Yorkshire Dales, ascending nearly 3,000 feet from Swaledale to the Tan Hill Inn, Great Britain’s highest pub. The course follows iconic routes including the Coast to Coast path and the Pennine Way, passi..

Beat the Bounds, Patterdale Parish Bound is a challenging outdoor event held in Patterdale, Cumbria, following the historic parish boundary. Participants can choose from four distances: the full ultra route of 28 miles with 10,200ft ascent, two half-boundary options (16 miles and 12 miles), or a fam..

The Bowels of Fleetwith Fell Race is a unique 6km fell running event held at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District. This challenging race features approximately 1500m of ascent and combines traditional mountain running with an extraordinary underground section. Competitors start at Honist..

Swinner Swagger is a 15.5 km (approximately 9.6 miles) trail running event held in Muker, Yorkshire Dales, on July 5, 2025. It offers runners a challenging yet scenic loop that covers the second half of the iconic DR30 route. The course starts near Muker, follows the Hartlakes valley to Kisdon Force..

The Beyond the Lune Skyline Ultra is a challenging 65km trail running event with 2000m of ascent, held in Kirkby Lonsdale, UK. The loop course starts and finishes at The Royal Barn in the town center, taking runners up onto and around the local skyline. The route features mostly footpaths and bridle..

Beyond the Lune is a trail running event held in Kirkby Lonsdale, starting and finishing at The Royal Barn, home to the Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery and Coffee Roasters. The event offers two distances: a 15km run with 500m ascent and a 25km run with 770m ascent, both featuring a mix of footpaths, bridlew..

The Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge is a trail running event held in Masham, on the edge of the scenic North Yorkshire Dales. Participants can choose to run for either three or six hours, completing as many loops as possible within their chosen time. The course features a mostly flat terrain with..

The Trail Running Training Session in Newburn, hosted by Wild Deer Events, is designed for all fitness levels, whether new to trail running or looking to improve. The session takes place at Newburn Leisure Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, covering 5 to 7 miles with interval training over approximately 7..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants have up to seven hours to run as many laps as they wish on a 4.37-mile (7km) or possibly a 3.28-mile course, with a mi..

The Skiddaw Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a challenging 15.4 km (9.6 miles) mountain race with a 960m (3150ft) ascent, held in Keswick, England. Starting at Fitz Park near Keswick Football Club, the course features firm, mainly hard paths with no bogs, making trail shoes preferab..

The Curfew Run is an annual running event held in Berwick-upon-Tweed, scheduled for July 9, 2025. Established in 1996, the race challenges participants aged 13 and over to complete a circuit around the historic Elizabethan Walls within 13 minutes, the time it takes for the Curfew Bells to toll. The..

The Seat Sandal fell race, organized by Ambleside AC, takes place in Grasmere, Cumbria. This challenging event covers a distance of 7.4 km with a significant climb of 700 meters, attracting runners with its tough terrain and stunning views. Participants must be at least 18 years old and are required..

The Wheelbirks Summer 10k is a trail running event held at Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. This inaugural race features a challenging 10k-ish course that traverses farmland boundaries, forest and woodland trails, including steep technical climbs, descents, and a river crossing, offer..

The Lyke Wake Challenge is a 40-mile endurance event organized by the Quakers Running Club, taking participants from Osmotherley to Ravenscar in North Yorkshire. The race involves varied terrains, including moors, hills, and trails, with checkpoints offering drinks and snacks. Participants must carr..

The Tebay Fell Race is a challenging 13km (8.1 miles) fell running event with 914m (2999’) of ascent, held in the scenic Howgills terrain near Tebay, Cumbria. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, it serves as a counter in the English Senior and Junior Fell Running Championships. The course features mostly r..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra, held in the Lake District with a start and finish at Ambleside's Rothay Park, offers ultra marathon distances of 100k, 55k, 23k, and 14k. The 100k ultra features an iconic midnight start and covers dramatic mountain scenery with 5 mountain passes and 10,500 ft of ascent, w..