Trail Running calendar near Whitley Bay 2025-2026

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Dockray to Hartside on Wed 6 May 2026, covering 10 km with a stiff 800 m of climb. Entry on the day is £5 with parking at the quarry car park. Expect a tough scenic course and friendly vibes.

Take on the Cautley Horseshoe fell race near Sedbergh on 6 May 2026, a short but brutal 7.5 km with 805 m of ascent and spectacular upland views. Entry on the day is £5 and the Cross Keys Inn will be open for post race food and drink.

Tackle a fully way marked 75K loop around Lake Windermere with 24 hours to finish. Enjoy scenic trails, five aid stations and a locally sourced finisher's meal and medal at the end.

Join Lakeland Paws Dogs at Dodd Wood for a dog friendly trail run as part of the finale double header weekend. Choose a scenic 5K or 8K loop with marked, chip timed starts and plenty of room for you and your pup.

Take on the classic Fairfield Horseshoe fell race in the Lake District on 9 May 2026, starting and finishing at Rydal Hall. This scenic but demanding 14.5 km course climbs 914 m, offering epic views and a tough fell running challenge.

Tackle the Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse trails at Sutton Bank near Thirsk on 10 May 2026, choosing from marathon, half marathon or 10k courses across dramatic North Yorkshire moorland. Expect rugged climbs, self navigation and a finisher meda..

Finish Lakeland Paws Season 4 at Whinlatter with scenic chip timed 8K and 5K trail routes, the longer topping out at Seat How. Dogs welcome and solo starts give space at the start.

Tough, scenic fell race in Bilsdale, North York Moors on Sun 10 May 2026. About 11.3 miles with 950 m of climb across classic moorland terrain. Enter on the day; expect limited parking so please car share.

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Constable Burton Hall on 14 May 2026 with 5km and 10km options across pasture, tracks and woodland. Expect muddy sections, a stream crossing and a friendly post race hot dog to refuel.

Take on scenic Dales trails from 13 to 50 miles around Skipton. Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle packs rugged climbs, limestone views and a welcoming ultra vibe for runners seeking a spring challenge.

Take on the Sedbergh Fell Race on 16 May 2026 for a stiff climb up Winder and a thrilling descent back to The Showfield. Senior and junior races welcome with entries available on the day.

Old County Tops is a Lake District fell race at New Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale on 16 May 2026. Expect a long, demanding 59 km mountain course with 3050 m of climb, raced in pairs for a thrilling test of endurance and navigation.

Tackle a scenic trail half around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods with sweeping views over the North Yorkshire Moors and the Vale of York. Limited to 50 entrants, finishers earn a bespoke medal and certificate.

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir in County Durham, choosing 5 km or 10 km routes that wind along firm paths, grass and woodland. Canicross friendly with live chip timing, medals, merchandise and finishers snacks.

Kick off the Dun Holm Challenge in Durham with a 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear and Cathedral views. Choose any distance from 5 km to ultra, earn a Durham medal and enjoy aid stations with vegan options.

The Hardmoors 200 is a rugged 200 mile ultramarathon across Yorkshire wolds and dramatic coastline with huge climbs. Held 22 to 24 May 2026 with a 60 hour cutoff and just 50 places, it is a true test of endurance and crewed support.

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

Tackle the scenic Hardmoors 110, a 110 mile single stage ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way from Filey to Helmsley, hugging dramatic coast and moorland. Runners have 36 hours to complete this epic May 23 to 24 challenge.

Tackle the legendary SAS Weekend 9 route on the Howgill Fells: a fully waymarked 25 km out and back with about 1500 m ascent. Choose loaded, runner or walker categories, earn a finishers patch and enjoy a post race pub drink.