Whitley Bay
Trail Running Calendar near Whitley Bay 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Whitley Bay for 2026-2027! We've gathered 62 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 6 hour 32 minute Time Challenge trail event in Durham along the River Wear with multiple distance options, commemorative Remembrance medals and distance pins.
A 10 mile hilly forest loop at Hamsterley Forest starting and finishing at the Nest Car Park. Chip timed with a finisher medal, water stations every 3 miles and limited entries closing 2 November 2026.
A seven-mile trail race through the Gibside National Trust estate on 15 November 2026, passing historic landmarks. The event includes water stations, distance markers, baggage storage and live chip timing.
Social 5 km and 10 km trail runs around the Derwent Valley from Pedalling Squares in Swalwell, with coffee afterward, free parking at Swalwell Bank, no dogs allowed.
December 2026
A 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club with themed medals, a Santa visit, and a fully signed course along the River Wear.
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.
Trail time challenge along the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, themed medal, bobble hat and aid stations.
A flat 5 kilometre trail race in Ashington Community Woods on 13 December 2026 with limited entries, finishers' goody bags and local fundraising.
A Christmas-themed coastal trail at Druridge Bay offering 10 km, 6 km and a family 2.5 km run with dog-friendly features and timed results.
Experience a festive trail run at Barn on the Bay with the Trail Blazer Tinsel Dash featuring a 10k race and a family run in Morpeth.
January 2027
Trail runs of 5 and 10 miles at Gibside National Trust with live chip timing, canicross welcome, free parking and finishers' medal plus refreshment.
A 10K trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027 through community woods and QEII Country Park, relatively flat terrain and canicross friendly.
A 7 hour trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations.
Beach and trail routes at Druridge Bay Country Park with 5km, 10km and half marathon options, chip timing and finishers' medals.
A night trail on the Northumberland coast with a 6 km beach and lakeside route where runners may bring one, two or no dogs, timed results and a finishers pack.
February 2027
Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.
A roughly 10 miles point to point coastal trail run from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea with live chip timing and canicross option.
A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham on 14 February 2027, offering distances from 3 km to 50 km with medals, pins and goody bags.