Trail Running calendar near Whitley Bay 2025-2026

Swinner Swagger is a scenic off road 15.5 to 16 km loop from Muker along the Pennine Way, winding through meadows, gills and riverside trails. Entries are capped at 100 for a marshalled trail run with post race soup and warm drinks.

Take on the classic 20 mile Chevy Chase across rugged Northumberland fells and the summit of Cheviot. This unmarked navigational fell race demands solid mountain kit and rewards with sweeping upland views.

A unique mountain fell race at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale on 4 July 2026, combining an underground mine passage with a ridge run over Fleetwith Pike and Grey Knotts. Rugged terrain, dramatic views and a compact, thrilling challenge a..

Tackle a classic 37 mile Pennine Way trail on 4 July 2026, passing High Cup Nick, Cauldron's Snout and spectacular waterfalls before finishing at Alston YHA. Limited to about 75 entries with coach transport to the start included.

Run the Cross Fell fell race in Garrigill on Sun 5 Jul 2026, a 24 km challenge with about 680 m of climb to the Pennines' highest point. Expect epic upland scenery and a friendly village race atmosphere with on the day entries.

Join the Langdale Gala fell race in Great Langdale on 5 Jul 2026 for a short but fierce 1.4 mile course with 300 m climb and Lake District views. Entry on the day at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel with junior races and prizes for top finishers.

Try the Saltwell Harriers Fell Race near Stanhope, County Durham, a scenic 9 km with about 300 m of climb through rugged Northumberland hills. On the day entries available for £5, a welcoming but testing run for fell runners.

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.

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.

Take on the wild Northumberland hills at the Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra in Wooler, with UTMB qualifying 100KM and 45M distances. Fully way marked route includes a tide race section, stocked checkpoints, recce runs and live GPS tracking.

Discover Lakeland Trails Ultra in Ambleside, Lake District, offering trail runs from a scenic 14k to a testing 100k across Lakeland terrain. Start and finish in Rothay Park with an event village, food stalls, traders and live music.

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.

Take on the Lyke Wake Challenge 2026, a point to point crossing of just over 40 miles between Osmotherley and Ravenscar along an unmarked moorland route. Finishers receive a technical t shirt and help support local mountain rescue.

Run from Whitby to Pickering along the Esk Valley and North Yorkshire Moors Railway, passing eight stations on scenic but rugged trail terrain. Choose 30 mile or 50K distances with marshals, full tracking and a 13 hour cutoff for a well sup..

Join this evening fell race in St John's Chapel, Weardale, for a tough 7 km out and back with 400 m of ascent to the summit of Chapelfelltop. Expect rough terrain and basic navigation; maps and cafe refreshments available in the village.

Tackle the Blisco Dash in the Lake District from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, an exhilarating 8 km / 5 miles fell race climbing 609 m for breathtaking views and a real test of legs. Entry on the day only and teams are welcome.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850 on 17 July 2026 in Patterdale, a pure uphill mountain race covering 6 km with 850 m of ascent. Expect steep paths, a runnable ridge finish and a unique recycled paper mache seed bomb finisher medal.

Race on Helvellyn in the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme, 28 km with 2700 m ascent, knife edge ridges, scree and five graded scrambles. Vetted entry guarantees a serious mountain test with GPS tracking, safety team and a post race meal.