Trail Running calendar near Whitley Bay 2026-2027

An ultra trail along the Northumberland coast from Bamburgh to Druridge Bay with two distances, 54 km and a new 27 km option. The route includes coastal landmarks, feed stations, mandatory kit requirements, and live chip timing.

A roughly 5k trail race at Hamsterley Forest on 8 March 2026 with mud, hills and obstacles; dogs are welcome and veterinary and canine first aid cover are provided. Teams of five compete for Top Dogz awards based on aggregate time.

Carrock Fell Race on Sunday 8 March 2026 in the Lake District is a 9 km fell race with 500 m climb that starts and finishes at Calebreck Farm. The unmarked route links checkpoints at Carrock Fell and High Pike and entry is on the day.

A scenic, approximately 12 km multi-terrain trail around Whitley Bay, featuring beach running, clifftops, coastal paths and woodland trails, finishing at Churchill Playing Fields with refreshments and a buff instead of a medal.

Trail race around the Welcome Way near Otley, West Yorkshire, offering 13, 20, 34 and 50 mile courses across moorland, farmland and woodland. Minimum age 18; organiser provides trackers for ultramarathon distances.

Blakey Blitz on 14 March 2026 is a tough 16.8 km moorland race near Whitby with 855 m of climb and sweeping North York Moors views. Fast, scenic and ideal for experienced fell runners looking for a proper challenge.

A 7.2 km fell race in the Lake District with 543 m of ascent, using the traditional route to Causey Pike summit. The course is partly marked, run under FRA rules, and requires full kit plus a mandatory base layer.

Trail runs around Alnwick Castle feature routes through Hulne Park and the Priory in two distances. The event uses live chip timing, includes a finisher medal and refreshments, and donates part of each entry to NE Youth.

A Category AS fell race near Ingram, covering 8 km / 5 miles with significant ascent, held at Bulby’s Wood car park. Entry is on the day only for £5 and the event is part of the North East Fell Running Championship.

Event Overview The Hardmoors 55 is a 55-mile ultramarathon with 2,300 meters (7,545 ft) of ascent. It runs from Guisborough to Helmsley, primarily following the Cleveland Way National Trail across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills. T..

We Need to Talk About Chevin is a demanding BM fell race in Otley. The 14km single-lap course features significant climbs and scenic trails. The event starts and finishes on Station Road, with post-race refreshments at The Black Horse pub.

A Category BS fell race on the Chevin near Otley, run as a single hilly lap of roughly 9–10 km with about 390–400 m of ascent; limited facilities are provided and entries are available in advance or on the day.

The The Pendulum - North Middleton will take place in North Middleton on Sunday 22 March 2026. You can run 11 miles.

A head torch trail run offering half marathon, 10km, and 5km distances around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs. The event starts from Swinsty Moor Car Park and requires a head torch and mobile phone. Every finisher receives a medal.

A Lake District weekend at The Showfield, Grasmere, with trail runs on Saturday and duathlons on Sunday. Routes include 5 km and 10 km options that pass Grasmere Water and Rydal Water; the event is canicross friendly.

An 11 km, fully marked trail race around Fremington Edge and Swaledale with a very steep ascent and technical descents; GPX and map available, mandatory waterproofs and basic safety kit required, entrants must be 16 or older.

Join the Daffodil Run & Walk on Saturday 28 March 2026, a scenic 13 mile out and back from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. Suitable for walkers and runners, the route is signposted with drink stations and refreshments in Pooley Village Hall.

A marked, single-track trail race around Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales featuring steep ascents, technical descents and mining hushes, mandatory safety kit, stocked aid stations and GPX route files. Entry is limited and age restricted.

Navigate a challenging 24-mile orienteering course across the North York Moors in this classic event. It's a major fundraiser for the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team, featuring manned checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish. Essential kit i..

A medium-length BM fell race near Frosterley on 28 March 2026, about 10.5–11 km with 380 m ascent. The unmarked route requires map and compass, full FRA kit is mandatory, and entry is limited to 50 runners.