Trail Running calendar near Whitley Bay 2025-2026

Tackle scenic woodland trails in Chopwell Woods on 27 June 2026 with 5, 10 and 15 mile options, canicross friendly so you can bring one controlled dog. Finish to live chip timing, a medal and a burger with beer for a proper celebration.

Soak up sea views on a scenic Northumbrian coastal trail from Barn at the Bay to Hemscott Hill Farm, billed as 10K but closer to 12K across gravel tracks and sandy dunes. Race, run or stroll then relax with live music, food, drinks and llam..

Beat The Bounds in Patterdale traces the parish boundary through the stunning Ullswater valley, with options from a gentle 6 mile family downhill to a bold 28 mile boundary challenge. Held 4 July 2026, proceeds benefit the village school an..

Punk Panther Ultra Unique invites trail runners to bespoke loops from 28.5 to 53 miles around Swinsty Moor with only 50 places for a personal challenge. Navigation is self managed via GPX or map and trackers provide safety.

Tackle a remote and rugged 120 miles across the highest summits of the North York Moors, tracing ancient tracks, burial mounds and dramatic ridge lines. Limited to 70 starters, this supported ultra offers trackers, drop bags and a truly epi..

Scenic 31.7 km circular trail from Muker taking in Kisdon Force, the high moors and the Tan Hill Inn with almost 3,000 ft of climb and sweeping Dales views. Mostly grass and footpath underfoot, so trail shoes are recommended.

Swinner Swagger is a summer fell and trail race around Muker, roughly 15.5 km of sweeping moorland, riverside meadows and rocky gills. Expect rugged terrain, marshalled crossings and warming post race soup and drinks at Usha Gap.

Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge takes place in Masham, on the edge of the North Yorkshire Dales. It offers a six‑hour option—running as many laps as you can within the window—and a three‑hour option. The marshalled, signed course blends t..

Run a scenic 10 km trail around Wheelbirks Parlour in Stocksfield, with forest tracks, river crossings and challenging climbs. Finishers get an eco medal and wild flower seeds and can cool down with ice cream at the parlour.

Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra is organised by Trail Outlaws and is based at Wooler Youth Hostel, 30 Cheviot Street, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6LW. The event follows Saint Cuthbert's Way, a long-distance walkin..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 14 and 100 kilometers.

Run 50K from Whitby to Pickering visiting eight railway stations along scenic, rugged trails with mud, rocks and uneven ground. Partially self navigational and fully tracked in 2026, the event welcomes quick walkers with a 13 hour cutoff.

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850, a challenging uphill only 6 km climb with 850 m ascent to Helvellyn's Swirral Edge. Set in the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site, the event includes professional safety support and a quirky seed bomb fin..

Take on the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra from Patterdale: 57 km with 3700 m ascent across Lake District ridges. Run anticlockwise over Striding Edge and Swirral Edge on a marked course with support and a wild seed bomb medal.

Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a brutal 28 km skyrun around Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent featuring exposed ridgelines, scrambles and technical rock sections. Entry is strictly vetted so only experienced mountain runners should apply.

Place Fell 15 in Patterdale is a scenic 15 km trail around Ullswater with about 680 m of ascent, offering semi technical trails and stunning fell views. Part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, it mixes fast runnable sections with testing c..

Run the iconic St Sunday Sky Race in the Lake District, a 29 km mountain trail with 2050 m of ascent across St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. Fully marked course with tracking, aid stations and a hearty post race meal.

Experience the Cracoe Fell Races in the dramatic Yorkshire Dales, a short but testing 4.2 km course of tussocks, ditches and a final steep climb to the pinnacle. Open to juniors and seniors, it is a classic fell challenge.

Run the scenic trails at Aske Hall on 23 July 2026, choosing a 5 km or 10 km loop through pasture, woodland and farm tracks. Limited to 200 entries, this mostly flat yet potentially muddy course rewards trail shoes and great views.

Run or walk through the historic Aske Hall estate on gentle trails that cross parkland, terraced gardens and a lakeside Roman style temple. Pick a 5 km run or walk or a 10 km challenge and enjoy finisher food amid stunning countryside.