Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

A 6.5 mile undulating trail race around Brierley and Thorpe Woods near Wynyard, organised by Billingham Running Club and run under Trail Running Association and UK Athletics rules.

A multi terrain trail run of about 10 km in Hulne Park, Alnwick on 5 May 2026. Entry fees differ for affiliated and non affiliated runners and prizes are awarded to individual and team winners.

A 10 km trail race in Chopwell Woods with an unconventional staggered start where runners choose when to begin and the clock runs continuously. Entrants must be 16 or older and entries are handled through SiEntries.

Derwent Reservoir Trail Runs on 17 May 2026 at Derwent Waterside Park near Consett offers 5km and 10km trail races with live chip timing, Canicross allowance, on-site parking and finishers' medals and merchandise.

A **10 km** trail race on a fast, flat course, open to all ages and abilities. All entries get a medal and goody bag and top two men and top two women receive prizes, with spot prizes and a series league table.

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham along the River Wear with looped laps from a 3 km minimum. Finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag and distance pins are available for half marathon and longer.

A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham with signed trail laps, finish medals after one lap, and distance pins for half marathon and above. Multiple lap-based distances are available.

Trail races at Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle offer 5K, 10K, half marathon and junior 2K options on multi terrain, traffic free courses with chip timing, finisher medals and prizes for top individuals and teams.

A 10 km trail route starting and finishing at Ingram Village Hall that visits the summits of Cochrane Pike and East Hill with two outward-and-return climbs. The course passes through a working, sensitive area so dogs are not permitted.

A multi-terrain running event at The Angel View Inn on 28 May 2026, with a senior approx 5.5-mile race and junior 1.5-mile races in U10–U16 categories, chip timing, and age- and affiliation-based entry fees.

Trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park in Morpeth offering 5 km and 10 km courses over paths, trails and beach. The event is canicross friendly and supports HospiceCare North Northumberland.

A muddy 5 km obstacle event at Stewart Park, Middlesbrough on 30 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide on a looped course. Entry fees and a minimum £50 fundraising target apply.

A series of organised trail races by Trail Outlaws with distances from 5K to Half Marathon, fully marked and marshalled. Series entry offers a discount and a presentation evening; routes are noted as scenic and well signposted.

Experience a flat trail run through the Fox Rush Farm Community Woodland with 3k and 5k options. Enjoy chip timed races on established paths organized by New Marske Harriers and receive a burger and medal at the finish.

Samaritans Way Ultra at Guisborough Rugby Club on 6 June 2026 offers trail races of 40 km and 60 km plus a 60 km relay. The event is held in partnership with Teesside Samaritans and donates profits to the local branch.

A waymarked 100 km coastal ultra from near Bamburgh Castle to Tynemouth Priory, with five feed stations, route tracking, mandatory kit list and a 24-hour cut-off; finishers receive a medal and merchandise.

A timed, multi-leg ultra from Kielder Castle where solo runners or Ekiden teams cover five radial routes totalling 170 miles within 36 hours, with the North leg to Carter Bar required as the finale and self navigation required.

A 7 hour timed trail event along the River Wear in Durham where runners choose distances from a 3 km minimum up to marathon, ultra and a 50 km option, with themed medals, distance pins and goody bags.

Timed trail event along the River Wear near Durham Cathedral offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km, fully signed course, themed medals and goody bags, with aid stations and vegan options.

Trail running in Barnard Castle with 3.5, 9 and 15 mile waymarked routes along the Teesdale Way. Courses include aid stations, finishers' memento, free photos and optional post-run yoga.