Trail Running calendar near Whitley Bay 2025-2026

The Samaritans Way Ultra is a trail running event held at Guisborough Rugby Club, featuring two race distances: a 40km marathon and a 60km ultra marathon. The course follows the Official Samaritans Way, a trail created by Teesside Samaritan..

Enjoy a scenic 21 km race with about 850 m of ascent through Great and Little Langdale on steep technical trails. Part of the Rab Scafell Skyrunning Weekend, the event returns to Stickle Barn for music and finish line vibes.

Explore the Southern Lake District from Kendal on 6 and 7 June with looped ultra and shorter trail options that pass Ambleside Garburn Pass and Lake Windermere. Choose single or two day formats with strong support for walkers and runners.

Tackle the North Leeds Skyline for scenic but testing off road trails around Otley, with distances from a 50 km ultra to shorter 16 km and relay options. Expect marked routes, checkpoints and friendly race support.

Join this lively BOFRA championship fell race in Kettlewell, featuring a fast start up to a skyline ridge, a cairn turnaround and a quick scree descent. Short but sharp course welcomes juniors and seniors for a thrilling local challenge.

Join the Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs on Saturday 13 June 2026 in the Lake District for scenic off road trails and a friendly atmosphere. Choose 10 km or half marathon routes, enjoy chip timing and a bespoke finisher medal, and dogs are we..

On 13 June 2026 tackle the Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail from Otley to Pateley Bridge and back, passing Swinsty, Fewston and Thruscross reservoirs. Choose 13, 20 or 32 miles and enjoy tough, scenic trail running with finisher medal and tee.

Hardmoors 26.2: Wainstones is a challenging self navigated trail race from Chop Gate Village Hall, part of the Hardmoors series. Choose marathon, half or 10k looped routes across wild moorland, with mandatory kit and limited entries.

Enjoy scenic trails through the Forcett Hall estate with a 5 km loop or a 10 km two lap option on fairly flat but potentially muddy terrain. Limited to 200 runners, this friendly trail run is perfect for trail shoe lovers and outdoor fans.

The Hopper at Hamsterley Forest is a timed loop trail with 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour formats on 4.1 mile laps with 660 ft climb. On course aid, camping, keepsakes and night running under head torches add to the challenge and atmosphere.

Buckden Pike is Barlick Fell Runners’ classic fell race held on Buckden Pike. The event was first run in 1981, with the route designed by Peter Jebb after Buckden Gala invited him; he and his wife Anne led the race for two decades. In 1987,..

Experience the Lamplighter 40 Night Ultra across the North York Moors, a 40 mile overnight trail from sundown to sunup around Goathland. Limited to 40 runners, it mixes rugged night navigation with checkpoints and sunrise views.

Run a scenic trail half in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales, across riverside paths and moorland with steep climbs and great Wharfedale views. Expect about 900 m of ascent, on course support and a generous post race meal.

Run the summer Cheviot Goat, around 50 miles through the remote Cheviot hills from Ingram. Big skies, wild terrain, GPS tracking and a 24 hour time limit make this a true Border country endurance test.

Run coastal cliffs and wild moorland from Scarborough in the North Yorks Ultra Challenge, with routes from 10 miles up to a full 100 km. Pick continuous or staged formats, race competitively or join the social Ultra March, with support stop..

Run a flat, fully signed trail along the River Wear with cathedral views at Saturn Lord of The Run North, a 7 hour trail event in Durham. Pick from short laps to ultra distances, earn a themed medal with aid stations and vegan options.

Take on the Fountains 10K in picturesque Grantley near Ripon, North Yorkshire, a single loop through Nidderdale's quiet lanes, trails and moorland. Enjoy undulating terrain, a lively village finish with music and a warm welcoming vibe.

Run as far as you like in seven hours along the River Wear with cathedral views at Lord of The Run North. Choose your distance from 3 km up to ultra, enjoy on course aid, themed medals and vegan goody bags.

A short but fierce fell race in Hawkswick, Littondale, with a steep climb to the ridge and a thrilling skyline return featuring a very steep descent. A BOFRA Championship counter that tests pace and grit for juniors and seniors.

Run the scenic trails of Harewood estate at the West Yorkshire Trail Run on Sunday 21 June 2026, with 13 km and 22 km options through woods and lakeside views. Chip timing and a finisher medal make for a rewarding day for all runners.