Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

Experience a summer evening fell race in Weardale featuring a 7 km out and back route. Runners will tackle 400 meters of ascent to reach the 700 meter summit of Chapelfell Top before a fast descent to St John's Chapel.

A fast, flat 10 km riverside event in Darlington offering medals and goody bags for all, competitive prizes for top finishers, and points toward a four-race series with awards in October.

An evening team relay at Derwenthaugh Country Park on 16 July, run by Derwent Valley Running Club. Teams of three, age 16 plus, must include at least one male and one female; entry is £18 per team and parking is limited.

A 10K trail race at Northumberlandia on 18 July 2026 using the landform and surrounding countryside, with a one mile children's fun run, a water station, bespoke finisher medals and an event village with café and stalls.

A trail half marathon on the Pennine Way around Bowes, featuring dirt tracks, stream crossings, boggy sections and an exposed moorland route. Mandatory waterproofs and basic navigation kit are required and water top ups are provided on rout..

A flat, two lap five mile trail race in Ashington on 21 July 2026 with an entry limit of 125, affiliated and unaffiliated pricing, prizes and finisher gifts.

A marshalled, approximately 14 mile coastal race from Beadnell Harbour to Alnmouth Estuary on 26 July 2026 with a three hour 30 minute cut-off and a 1000-runner limit. Bus transfers and T-shirt options must be booked by 14 June 2026.

A seven mile trail through Ingram Valley that visits ancient hillforts and offers views of the Cheviot Hills. The course is fully marked and registration and race numbers are handled at Ingram Village Hall; dogs are not permitted.

A social trail run in the Derwent Valley with 5k and 10k route options, followed by coffee and good craic at the Land Of Oak & Iron Cafe on 26 July 2026.

The Woodham Burn 5k will take place in Newton Aycliffe on Wednesday 29 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A time based trail festival at Druridge Bay on 31 July to 1 August 2026, featuring 12 and 24 hour running formats on a 4 km loop for solo runners, pairs, or teams, plus an outdoor Hybrid Games area and live music and food vendors.

A 37 mile ultramarathon on Isaac's Tea Trail run in reverse around the North Pennines AONB, starting and finishing in Allendale. Solo and three person relay options, self navigated with checkpoints, GPX support and a 12 hour completion wind..

A country show hill race in Powburn featuring a marked six mile course that climbs East Hill and returns via Ingram, with a separate two mile junior race for under 14s.

A coastal 10 mile out and back race from Souter Lighthouse with marked and marshalled route, scenic views and a special 10th anniversary medal for finishers. Awards are given to the top three men and women and basic facilities are provided.

Part of a four-event 10k series, the Darlington Trail 10k is a fast, flat course in Low Coniscliffe, Darlington, open to all ages and abilities. All entrants receive a medal and goody bag, with prizes for top finishers and a series league.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon in the Derwent Valley on 9 August 2026, featuring 1666 ft of elevation and the Clockburn Lonnen in the first mile. The event includes on-course photography, post-run refreshments, a finisher T-shirt and cash..

Forestburn is a short fell race near Rothbury on 9 August 2026. The course is about 5.6 km with 150 m of climb and is held at the Gate Pub as part of the Simonside Country Fair.

Trail runs through the private Lambton Estate in County Durham with 5 km, 5 mile, 10 mile and 15 mile options. Canicross friendly, chip timed and with on site parking.

A trail half marathon on 16 August 2026 across the North York Moors with climbs of Roseberry Topping, a five hour cut off and a 50 runner limit. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and entrants must carry mandatory safety kit.

A series of marked and marshalled trail races organised by Trail Outlaws at Biddick Academy, NE38 8AL. Distances run from 5K to Half Marathon, with series-entry discounts, a free presentation evening, prizes for winners, and fees shown betw..