Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2025-2026

The Wild Deer Running Session at Watergate Forest Park in Gateshead offers an interval-based trail run suitable for all abilities. The approximately 75-minute session covers 5 to 7 miles, featuring interval training and some hills, providing a challenging yet inclusive experience. The event is free..

Survivor Presents - The Last Lap is a challenging endurance event held in Charltons, UK. Participants have 12 hours to cover as much distance as possible, with a key milestone of reaching 50 miles within the time limit. Those who achieve this qualify for the "Last Lap," a final lap race against othe..

The Hopper 12 hr Looped Trail Race takes place at Hamsterley Forest, County Durham, featuring a 4.2-mile looped course with approximately 650 feet of elevation gain per lap. Runners aim to complete as many full laps as possible within 12 hours, with only complete laps counting toward the final dista..

The SCOTT Sports Summer Cheviot Goat is a challenging 50-mile ultra-run set in the remote Cheviot Hills near Ingram, Northumberland, England. Known as "England's loneliest ultra," this tough race tests experienced ultra-runners both physically and mentally as they navigate a loop through some of the..

LRC Tees Trailtastic is a trail running event held in County Durham, starting and finishing at the TCR Hub in Barnard Castle. Designed for those seeking an off-road adventure rather than a competitive race, it offers two scenic courses along the Teesdale Way: a 9-mile circular route and a shorter 3...

The Chopwell Woods "Burger & Beer" Trail Runs, hosted by Wild Deer Events, take place annually at Chopwell Woods near Rowlands Gill, Gateshead. Set within a scenic 360-hectare mixed woodland, the event offers trail running distances of 5, 10, or 15 miles on well-marked routes, including a 5-mile lap..

Let's Run Adventures Hanging Stone Leap is a challenging running and walking event held in the scenic North Yorkshire Moors, starting and finishing at Guisborough Rugby Club. Participants can choose between a 13-mile or 24-mile circular route that passes iconic landmarks such as High Cliff, Kildale..

The Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series (UTS) offers runners of all abilities the opportunity to enjoy or compete on local trails near Biddick Academy, NE38 8AL. The series features fully marked and marshalled courses, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Distances range from 5K to half marathon..

The Willow Miner Trail Race is a scenic 5.4-mile (8.7 km) trail running event held in Durham, UK, featuring 500 ft (150 m) of ascent. The course winds through woodland, meadows, and riverbanks, passing local landmarks such as the Willow Miner and Willow Lady. Starting and finishing near Houghall Col..

The Chevy Chase is a challenging 20-mile race held in Northumberland, starting and finishing at Wooler Youth Hostel. Participants traverse some of the region's finest upland scenery, including summits of Cheviot (815m) and Hedgehope (714m). The unmarked course allows runners to choose their own path..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants have up to seven hours to run as many laps as they wish on a 4.37-mile (7km) or possibly a 3.28-mile course, with a mi..

The Wheelbirks Summer 10k is a trail running event held at Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. This inaugural race features a challenging 10k-ish course that includes farmland boundaries, forest and woodland trails, steep technical climbs and descents, a river crossing, and guaranteed mu..

The Run Durham Hamsterley Forest Summer 10k is a challenging and scenic race set in the beautiful Hamsterley Forest, County Durham. Scheduled for July 13, 2025, this 10k event features a hilly course that includes both enduring climbs and fast downhill sections, culminating in a flat 2km finish. Par..

The Chapelfell Top Fell Race, organized by Durham Fell Runners, is a challenging 7km out-and-back race with 400m of ascent, held in St. John’s Chapel, Weardale. The course features tough fell terrain, a steep climb to the summit of Chapelfell Top at 703m elevation, followed by a fast descent along t..

The Captain Callcott Canter is a multi-terrain trail race held annually at Derwenthaugh Park in Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead. Organized by the Derwent Valley Running Club in partnership with Greener Miles Running, the event features a scenic course that runs over and beneath the historic 9 Arches Viad..

The Saint Cuthbert's Way Ultra is an exciting running event that takes participants along one of the UK's most renowned long-distance walking routes. This ultra-marathon features a fully marked course, with options for both 100KM and 45M races, making it a qualifying event for the UTMB. Runners will..

The Northumberlandia 10K Trail Race is a unique running event held at Northumberlandia, Cramlington. The 10K course challenges participants with hills, fast stone paths, soft trails, and forest tracks, including a special section over the iconic landform and surrounding countryside, some areas usual..

The Fell Em Doon 5 Miler is a midweek trail running event held in Ashington Community Woods, Northumberland. The race features a flat, wide, two-lap course covering 5 miles on good trail paths, making it accessible and fast-paced. Organized by Ashington Hirst Running Club, the event welcomes runners..

Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra is a challenging 37-mile trail running event held in Allendale, Northumberland, within the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. The route loops from Allendale through Ninebanks, Alston, and Nenthead before returning, featuring 4,..

The South Shields 10 Mile is a scenic running event held along the beautiful coastline of South Shields, UK. Starting at the picturesque Souter Lighthouse National Trust site, the course heads north along the coast and The Leas before returning, offering stunning views of Marsden Rock, Frenchman's B..