Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2025-2026

Experience the Dark Skies Run at Wooler as Trail Outlaws leads fully marked, supported 10k and half marathon trails through Northumberland National Park. Ideal for nighttime trail fans who crave starry skies and wild scenery.

The Wooler Trail Races, held in Wooler, Northumberland, offer runners a challenging experience in the heart of Northumberland National Park. Participants can choose between a trail marathon and a half marathon, with an option to complete bo..

Join the Tommy Runs at Seaham on Sunday 2 November 2025 for 5 km and 10 km seafront courses that mix road, promenade and coastal trails. A one minute silence at the Tommy War Memorial will be observed before each race.

Celebrate Heart & Soul Racing's first birthday with a fun 4 km rave run in Newcastle with music and glow sticks. The run ends at Anarchy Brew Co for a private after party with live music, pizza and your first drink included for £5.

The Saturn Remembrance Day Run 2025 - North takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail running event features a flexible 6-hour 32-minute time challenge, allowing participants to run distances from a..

Join Wild Deer on 9 November 2025 for a 75 minute coached interval session featuring hill efforts and a 5.5 mile route. Try SCOTT Sports shoes during the workout and sharpen pace and strength with expert coaching.

Take on a 10k head torch trail through Hamsterley Forest, racing low light twisting woodland tracks and technical descents guided by reflective markers and marshals. An eco conscious night run with a memento and wildflower seeds.

Run through woodland and estate grounds at Slaley Hall with half marathon and 10K options, finishing inside the hotel with medal and warm post race fare. Canicross friendly and set on the edge of the North Pennines AONB for stunning views.

The Gibside Fruitbowl is a 7-mile trail race held on the National Trust Gibside Estate in Great Britain. Now in its 25th edition, the undulating course follows tracks and paths that start and finish beside the walled garden, offering scenic..

Tackle a 55 mile winter ultra across the wild Cheviot hills on 6 December 2025, with GPS trackers and 24 hours to finish. Expect rugged winter terrain, camaraderie and a finisher t shirt and medal for those who complete the course.

Join a friendly all abilities group run on 7 December 2025 at Land of Oak and Iron, Derwent Walk with qualified coaches. Interval training with hill efforts covers roughly 5 to 7 miles in about 75 minutes for fitness and fun.

Join Run to the Rising Sun 10k at Rising Sun Country Park on 14 December for a scenic, marshalled trail with one summit and mainly downhill running. Finish with snacks, a memento and wild flower seeds; bring a drink container.

Join the Fell Em Doon Festive 5 km in Ashington on 14 December 2025 for a flat two lap trail run on traffic free paths. Every finisher gets a mug and medal and you can enjoy festive stalls and a lively post race atmosphere.

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 can run laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with opti..

Silent Night is a challenging winter fell race to Chapelfell Top above St Johns Chapel, about 6.6 km with 370 m ascent, run in the dark and requiring navigation and strict mandatory kit. Experience and solid compass skills are essential.

Celebrate the season with the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 21 December 2025, a festive run through scenic woodland near Gateshead. Family and canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner, finishers get medals, mince pies..

Take on the Tour de Humbleton in Wooler: a spirited 5 mile circular trail that climbs to Humbleton Hill and returns via St Cuthberts Way. Enjoy scenic Cheviot views on a fully marked, marshalled course.

Take on the Wooler Vertical, a challenging 4 mile out and back to the top of Humbleton Hill with 1000 feet of ascent from The Cheviot Centre. Raw trails and panoramic winter views make for a true test of grit.

Take on a 12 kilometre multi terrain trail around Whitley Bay, starting on the beach and finishing on the running track with stunning coastal and clifftop views. Limited places make this scenic January run one to book early.

Tackle the Winter Wipeout, a deep winter fell run to Hedgehope summit and back to Ingram Cafe over roughly half marathon distance. Fully marked and marshalled, it is not for beginners so carry required winter kit and enjoy warming soup on r..