Trail Running calendar near Whitley Bay 2026-2027

A returning fell race from under Ribblehead Viaduct to the summit of Whernside and back to The Station Inn, Ribblehead. The course is 10.5 km with 468 m of ascent and a minimum age of 18 years.

A community event tracing the Patterdale parish boundary with four distance options from a 28‑mile boundary route to a family downhill Minibeat, tracker support and checkpoint provisions, raising funds for the local school and church.

A circular 120 mile ultra across the 10 highest hills of the North York Moors National Park with a 35 hours time limit. The route follows long distance paths and passes ancient burial sites, boundary stones and Bronze Age earthworks.

A circular upland race from Muker to the Tan Hill Inn and back covering about 31.7 km with nearly 3,000 ft of ascent, marked routes, multiple aid stations and mandatory kit checks; parking and GPX files are provided.

A roughly 15.5 km loop from Muker that climbs Swinner Gill and returns along the River Swale, on grassy paths and shooting tracks. Aid stations offer food options and post-race hot refreshments; runners must meet mandatory kit and be 16 or..

A 20 mile unmarked upland event from Wooler Youth Hostel on 4 July 2026, summiting Cheviot and Hedgehope with manned checkpoints and required navigation and safety kit. A non competitive Challenge Walk option is also offered.

A Lake District fell race from Honister Slate Mine that includes a helmet and headtorch required underground tunnel section, then climbs Fleetwith Pike and Grey Knotts. The course is about 6 km with 1500 m of ascent and is for ages 16 and o..

A supported mountain trail on 4 July 2026 that follows a classic Pennine Way section. The 37 mile route passes High Cup Nick, Crossfell and Greg's Hut, with event centre at Alston YHA and coach transport included in the entry fee.

A 24 km fell race with 680 m of ascent around Cross Fell and the source of the River Tees, starting and finishing in Garrigill. The event is run under FRA rules and raises funds for the local air ambulance.

Join the Langdale Gala fell race on Sun 5 Jul 2026 in Great Langdale for a short steep 2.2 km climb with stunning Lake District views. Entry is on the day and included with gala admission, open to runners aged 16 and over.

Fell race on 5 July 2026 around Skiddaw in the Lake District, based at Keswick Cricket Club. The course is 15.4 km with 960 m of ascent and entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10.

A 9 km fell race near Stanhope, Co Durham on 7 July 2026 with about 300 m of climb. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the race counts as a counter in the North East Fell Running Championships.

Seat Sandal is a Grasmere fell race on 8 July 2026, covering 7.4 km with 700 m of climb through classic Lake District terrain. Day entry only keeps it friendly yet competitive; bring fell kit for steep flagged ascents and technical descents..

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

A three leg fell relay at Danefield Park near Otley on 8 July 2026. Each leg is 4.8 km with 170 m of climb and teams of three compete across male, female and mixed categories.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

Multi-distance trail event around Ambleside with fully waymarked ultra courses, validated GPX files, GPS tracking for the 100k and compulsory kit checks for the ultra distances.

A trail ultra along Saint Cuthbert's Way from Wooler Youth Hostel, offered in *100 km* and *45 mile* formats, with live GPS tracking, five timed aid checkpoints, tidal cutoffs for the 100 km route, and on-site accommodation and coach option..

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

A point to point 40 mile crossing from near Osmotherley to Ravenscar run on a handicap basis. Participants must be 21 or over and carry mandatory safety kit; seven checkpoints supply drinks and most provide snacks.