Trail Running calendar near Whitley Bay 2026-2027

Trail races at Honister Slate Mine combine mountain running with about 700 m of underground tunnels. Courses are waymarked and marshaled, require basic mountain safety kit, and are open to runners aged 16 and over.

An obstacle 5k at Herrington Country Park on 27 June 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide through muddy obstacles. Organised by Cancer Research UK with a minimum fundraising target of £50 and separate adult and child entry fees.

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition near Widdrington advertises a 10K course that runs closer to 12K along the Northumbrian coastal path. The day features live music, food vendors, drinks, llamas in a field, and no cut-off times.

A championship counter in Mungrisdale on 28 June 2026, the Blencathra Fell Race is an 'AM' course of 13K with 825m ascent where the classic route is enforced and navigation and mountain-craft skills are required.

A chip timed approximately 10k held on the private Mulgrave Estate near Sandsend and Whitby. The woodland route passes Mulgrave Castle with coastal views; refreshments, parking and a bespoke finisher memento are provided.

A short fell race in the Lake District held as part of the Ullswater Country Fair on 28 June 2026. The 2.4 km course rises about 300 m, has a minimum age of 16 and accepts entry on the day for £5.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

A 10.5 km fell race from Ribblehead to the summit of Whernside with about 468 m of ascent. The course starts under Ribblehead Viaduct and follows walker routes back to The Station Inn; runners must comply with FRA kit requirements.

A multi-distance fell event around the Patterdale parish boundary offering four route options from a full 28-mile boundary route to a family 6-mile Minibeat, with trackers, checkpoint support, maps and fundraising for the local school and c..

A circular 120 mile ultra across the North York Moors visiting the ten highest hills and ancient sites. The race has circa 16,000 ft of ascent, indoor checkpoints with food, tracker provision and a 35 hour time limit.

An upland trail race from Muker to Tan Hill covering about 31.7 km with nearly 3,000 ft of ascent. The route follows Coast to Coast and Pennine Way sections, includes staffed aid stations, mandatory kit checks and a 200 runner limit.

A 15.5 km upland trail race in Muker on 4 July 2026, starting near Usha Gap Campsite. The route climbs Swinner Gill, descends Gunnerside Gill and follows the Pennine Way through riverside meadows.

A traditional 20 miles mountain event near Wooler on 4 July 2026 with an optional Challenge Walk. The unmarked upland route includes Cheviot and Hedgehope and requires map and compass navigation.

A two day mountain navigation event in the Lake District for teams of two, with six linear courses and a score course across a range of distances and technical demands. Overnight camping and map and compass skills are required.

A self navigated mountain trail event following about 37 miles of the Pennine Way between Bowlees and Alston YHA, featuring waterfalls, reservoirs and high tops including Crossfell. The event includes transfer bus and limited places.

MacTuffX Sunderland on 4 July 2026 is a functional fitness race at Silksworth with solo, doubles and relay entries across two distance formats, ten exercise stations, published entry fees and an available LITE weight division.

A fully supported, waymarked 100‑mile ultramarathon from Bamburgh toward Edinburgh with a 48 hour completion window, no qualifying times, professional medical cover, staffed Pit Stops and organised drop bag and sleep station options.

Looped trail event in Masham on 5 July 2026 offering 3 hour and 6 hour options where runners complete as many laps as they can within the time limit. Trail and road terrain, feed stations, marshals, a bespoke medal and post race treats.

The The Cross Fell Race will take place in Garrigill on Sunday 5 July 2026. You can run 24 kilometers.

Experience a traditional Lakeland gala race featuring a steep 2.3 km course with 300 meters of ascent. This event offers technical fell running for both seniors and juniors at the New Dungeon Ghyll Gala Field.