Trail Running calendar near Whitley Bay 2025-2026

The Cronkley Fell Race, organized by Durham Fell Runners, is a challenging 17.1 km (10.5 miles) fell running event held in Upper Teesdale, County Durham. The out-and-back course features over 560 meters (1,800 feet) of ascent, starting and finishing in the quiet hamlet of Holwick near the Farmhouse..

The DalesRunner 40 is a challenging 42km (approximate marathon distance) trail race held in Semerwater and Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. Taking place in September, it is the final and longest event in the DalesRunner series. The course features a mix of hard-packed trails, Roman roads, grassy trods,..

The Semerwater Stomp is a 10-mile trail running event held in Raydale, North Yorkshire, serving as the exciting finale to the short course series by DalesRunner. The race features a scenic route starting and finishing near Semerwater, with views of the lake, a ford crossing, and an ascent to Wether..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Anticlockwise is a fully way-marked 47-mile trail ultra event held around Lake Windermere in the Lake District, Cumbria, starting from Low Cunsey Farm near Ambleside. Open to both runners and walkers aged 16 and over, the course offers a low-level, scenic route featuring r..

The Great Westmorland Trail Race is a scenic running event held in the picturesque village of Crosby Garrett, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Participants can enjoy a marked 13km route that traverses rolling fell land, offering stunning views of the Eden and Lune Valleys. The event includes junior rac..

The Sutton Bank Sizzler is a challenging 7-mile circular night race held at the Sutton Bank Visitor Centre near Thirsk, Yorkshire. Featuring an ascent of 344 meters (1,128 feet), the race tests runners on exposed trails under dark conditions, with the course marked by glow sticks and marshals for na..

The Turpin Challenge 2025 is a popular 6-hour running event held at York's Knavesmire, featuring laps of approximately 4.37 miles on a mixed terrain course of grass and path, closed to traffic. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within the time limit, from a single lap to marathon distan..

The Bradley Fell Race will take place in Skipton on Sunday 14 September 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Nidderdale Road to Nowhere is a challenging 30.4 km (18.9 miles) fell and trail running event held in the Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing at Scar House Reservoir in Upper Nidderdale. The course features 840 meters (2756 feet) of ascent, crossing Little Whernside and traversing the Great..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial is a prestigious annual fell running event held in the Lake District, with the 70th edition set for September 2025 at Side Farm, Patterdale. It features challenging mountain terrain and demanding courses that test navigation, stamina, and route choice. Th..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial, held at Side Farm in Patterdale, is a challenging fell running event testing mountaineering skills, stamina, and navigation over difficult and often dangerous terrain. Established in 1952, it is the longest-running event of its kind in Great Britain. The..

The Raby Castle Trail Runs, held at the historic Raby Castle in Staindrop, Darlington, offer scenic trail running through 200 acres of parkland featuring medieval castle views, ornamental lakes, and roaming herds of red and fallow deer. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile distances, with..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, with the option to complete as many laps as they wish within seven hours, st..

The Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race, organized by Derwentside Athletic Club, takes place at Shield Row School in the UK. This scenic 5-mile trail features a 500-foot elevation gain and includes a mix of tarmac, gravel, and woodland paths, notably passing through Hellhole Wood. The course starts on the Su..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is a 50-kilometer ultra running event set in the inspiring North Yorkshire landscape. Starting and finishing at Hawes Market House, the course follows classic limestone trails, including the historic Cam Road and a summit of Pen-y-Ghent, with a total ascen..

The Three Shires Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging fell running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Tilberthwaite Farm. The race covers 22 km (12.4 miles) with a climb of 1535 meters (4003 feet) over a new route introduced in 2025. The course includes chec..

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Wheelbirks Parlour, Wheelbirks Farm, Stocksfield, Northumberland. Participants must complete a 4.1-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features approximately 550 feet of elevation gai..

The Great Whernside Fell Race, organized by Wharfedale Harriers, is a challenging 4-mile event with a 1,558 ft ascent. It starts from Scabbate Gate in Kettlewell, ascending to the summit of Great Whernside before returning to the start. The course begins on grassy tracks and paths through fields, th..

The Thornthwaite Round is a 15.6km (9.7 miles) fell and trail running event held near Keswick, starting and finishing at Thornthwaite Church. The course features 870m (2850ft) of ascent over forest tracks, flagged paths, and open fell terrain, including checkpoints at Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell, Brown..

The Hardmoors 60 is a challenging ultramarathon held in North Yorkshire, UK, following the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey. Covering approximately 60 miles, the route traverses scenic cliff tops and passes through coastal resorts and fishing villages including Saltburn, Staithes, Robin Hoods..