Trail Running calendar near Whitley Bay 2026-2027

A *20 km* fell race near Pickering in the North York Moors on 15 November 2026, held from Levisham Village Hall with 500 m of climb. Day entry is available with modest fees and teams are allowed.

A 5 km fell race in Littondale and Upper Wharfedale with about 362 m of ascent, based at the Queens Arms in Litton. Junior races cover shorter distances and basic parking and refreshments are provided.

A 24 hour, 51 mile linear route from Marsden to Ilkley across South Pennines moorland, visiting six Stanza Stones inscribed with poems by Simon Armitage. The event offers live tracking, staffed checkpoints with food and medical support.

Dalby Forest Wild Winter Trail Runs on 29 November 2026 features a Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km through Dalby Forest on the edge of the North York Moors. Chip timing is provided and finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

A roughly 55 mile winter ultra across the Cheviot hills near Ingram, Northumberland on 5 December 2026. The supported loop includes GPS tracking, a 24 hour limit, prizes including the Edwin Nelson Cup, and camping and parking options.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Kendal where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for non-locals, 10 miles, and 15 miles; devices are surrendered at registrati..

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

A trail event at Whinlatter with two loop options to Seat How, chip timed and marked. Dogs are allowed with specific harness and single dog rules on steeper sections.

Three trail distances around Otley and the Dales with checkpoints, live trackers and a mandatory safety kit list. Entrants must be 18 or older and the field is limited to 100 runners.

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.

A Christmas-themed day at Normanby Hall with festive trail runs of 5k and 10k, an untimed 3k Pyjama Express family run, and a fundraising Santa's Super Sleigh Team Challenge supporting Lindsey Lodge Hospice.

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km up to ultramarathon distances. Finishers receive a themed medal, bobble hat and a goody bag with vegan options.

A 7 hour Time Challenge on a signed trail along the River Wear in Durham, with a themed medal and bobble hat for finishers from 3 km. Multiple distance options include half marathon, marathon, 50 km and ultra with aid stations and goody bag..

A night fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top, covering 6.6 km with 370 m of ascent on an unmarked route. Navigation, extensive mandatory kit and proof of prior off path navigation experience are required.

A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint suppor..

Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Runs on 20 December 2026 stage timed trail races in a 360 hectare woodland near Gateshead. Distances include a family 1 mile, 4 mile and 8 mile; Canicross is permitted and finishers receive medals and refreshm..

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must return on foot; options cover 6, 10 and 15 miles and live GPS tracking is available as an optional safety feature.