Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

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 loop through the North Pennines AONB on Isaac’s Tea Trail run in reverse, with waymarking, checkpoints, event tracker and solo or three-person relay options.

A country show hill race in Powburn on 1 August 2026 with a fully marked 6 mile route over East Hill and a 2 mile junior race.

A 10 mile coastal out and back race in South Shields on 2 August 2026, marking its 10th anniversary with finishers medals, on course water and awards for top finishers.

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.

The The Devil Half Marathon will take place in Blaydon on Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run 13 miles.

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 at Lambton Estate in County Durham offering 5km, 5, 10 and 15 mile routes on woodland tracks and estate roads, canicross friendly, chip timed, on-site parking.

A trail half marathon in the North York Moors on 16 August 2026 with an ascent of Roseberry Topping, a five hour cut off and places limited to 50 runners.

A series of fully marked and marshalled trail races from 5K to half marathon, organised by Trail Outlaws with series discounts and prizes for race winners.

A club organised event on 20 August 2026 at Whitehills Nature Park offering a flat two lap gravel course with chip timing. Senior and junior races run under UK Athletics rules with age categories and listed entry fees.

Inflatable 5K Newcastle on 22 August 2026 features giant inflatable obstacles across four distances, music zones and a finisher's medal. Family, group and charity ticket options plus volunteer and Blue Light Card discounts are available.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

A traffic free, accurately measured 10 mile race on mixed trail and tarmac around Dalton Park on 23 August 2026, with chip timing, water stations, distance markers and a bespoke finisher medal.

Tackle Roseberry Topping on Wed 26 Aug 2026 in this classic short fell race hosted from Newton under Roseberry. Expect a punchy 2.3 km course with big climb and great views, junior entries welcome and on the day entry available.

A 10 km multi-terrain trail race through Derwent Walk Country Park on 29 August 2026 with chip timing, finisher medals, on-site food and age-category prizes.