Trail Running calendar near Whitley Bay 2024-2025

The Summits of The North York Moors Ultra is an exciting ultra-running event covering approximately 115 miles with an elevation gain of 14,000 feet. Participants can choose to run solo or in pairs, with a total completion time of 33 hours and a cutoff of 22 hours for the first 80 miles. The route fe..

The Patterdale Parish Boundary - Beat the Bounds will take place in Penrith on Saturday 5 July 2025.

The Chevy Chase is a challenging 20-mile running event set in the stunning upland scenery of Northumberland, taking place on July 5, 2025. This year marks the introduction of the Chevy Chase Challenge Walk, allowing participants to traverse the same route with a time limit of 7 hours. The course inc..

Beat the Bounds, Patterdale is a traditional running event held in the Ullswater Valley, inviting participants to navigate the Patterdale Parish Boundary. The event features multiple routes, including a challenging 28-mile full route with significant ascent, a 16-mile first half, and a 14-mile secon..

The Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge is a scenic trail running event held in the picturesque town of Masham. Participants can choose to run laps of 3.55 miles for either three or six hours, with water and feed stations available every lap. The course is well-marked and supported by marshals, ensuri..

The Lyke Wake Challenge is a renowned running event organized by the Quakers Running Club, covering a distance of over 40 miles from Osmotherley to Ravenscar. Participants navigate a challenging, unmarked route with seven checkpoints providing refreshments. The event operates on a handicap basis, al..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra is a premier trail running event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring multiple distances: 100k, 55k, 23k, and 14k. The 100k Ultra, known for its iconic midnight start, offers a challenging yet achievable course with breathtaking views and a total ascent of 8,500 fee..

The Hey up It's Helmsley' will take place in York on Sunday 13 July 2025. You can run between 6 and 26 miles.

The Eight Stations Ultra is a challenging 30-mile trail running event set in the scenic surroundings of North Yorkshire. Participants will start in Whitby and traverse the Esk Valley Railway Line, finishing in Pickering while passing eight railway stations along the way. The course features an eleva..

The Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a challenging 57km race set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 3700m. Recognized as one of the most technically demanding ultra-distance events in England, it requires participants to possess excellent mountain skills and experience. The c..

The St Sunday Sky Race is a classic distance skyrunning event set in the stunning Lake District, specifically around Patterdale. Covering 29km with a challenging ascent of 2050m, the race features a fully marked course, manned checkpoints, and a well-supplied feed station. Participants can expect a ..

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a challenging 28km race set in the stunning Helvellyn Massif of the English Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 2700m. This event is designed for experienced mountain runners, requiring participants to demonstrate substantial climbing and scrambling ski..

The Nidderdale Weekend Festival features an ultramarathon event set in the stunning Yorkshire countryside, taking place on July 19, 2025. Participants can choose from four distances: 28, 55, 83, or 111 miles, with varying elevation gains. The race follows the scenic Nidderdale Way, passing iconic la..

The Northumberland Coastal Run, hosted by Alnwick Harriers, is a challenging 14-mile race set along the stunning Northumberland coastline, starting at Beadnell Harbour and finishing at Alnmouth Estuary. Scheduled for July 27, 2025, the event is limited to 1,000 participants to ensure a sustainable e..

The Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra Marathon is a challenging 37-mile trail running event set in the stunning North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Scheduled for August 2, 2025, participants will navigate a scenic loop starting and ending in Allendale, passing through Ninebanks, Alston, and Nen..

The South Shields 10 Mile Race is a popular running event taking place along the scenic coastline of South Shields. Celebrating its 9th year, the race is a key fixture in the North East running calendar, serving as a fitness benchmark before the Great North Run. The course starts at Souter Lighthous..

The Hardmoors 26.2: Farndale is a trail running event taking place on August 10, 2025, starting from Hutton Le Hole Village Hall. Participants can choose from three distances: a full marathon (29 miles), a half marathon (16.5 miles), and a 10k (8.3 miles). The event emphasizes self-navigation, requi..

The Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail is a challenging trail running event taking place on August 16, 2025, featuring distances of 13, 20, 32, and 50 miles. The race follows a scenic out-and-back route from Otley to Pateley Bridge, showcasing beautiful views of Swinsty, Fewston, and Thruscross Reservoirs. ..

The Grand Tour of Skiddaw is an exciting running event set in the stunning Northern Lake District, offering participants two route options: a challenging 50km and a 20-mile version. Both routes feature breathtaking scenery, including a climb up High Pike, with the 50km route also summiting Skiddaw. ..

Silverbacktrails Othnesbery’s Revenge is a challenging trail running event set in the stunning North York Moors National Park, taking place on August 17, 2025. Participants will navigate a 10-mile course featuring forest tracks and the iconic Roseberry Topping, known as Othnesbery, with its rich Vik..