Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

An off-road run and walk at Guisborough Rugby Club on 4 April 2026, offering 10 km and 20 km options and relay formats, with profits donated to Teesside Samaritans and on-course support including checkpoints and medical cover.

Experience trail running through the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark with eco friendly events starting from the historic market town of Stanhope.

Join this 26 mile fundraiser for the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team. Walk or run an anti clockwise loop through the North Pennines including peat bogs and scenic high points like Kilhope Law.

Experience a scenic 7.4 mile trail run along the Cleveland Way and the cliffs of the North East coast. Starting in Skinningrove, this event features coastal views and is open to both runners and walkers.

Test your endurance at West Benridge Farm in this official Backyard Ultra event. Complete a 6.7 km loop every hour on a flat trail course until only one runner remains standing.

A coastal trail marathon from Redcar to Whitby on 12 April 2026. The route covers just over 26 miles with 3,263 ft of ascent, varied underfoot conditions, and a 10 hour cutoff that allows walkers.

Experience a 14.35 mile trail run along the stunning northeast coast from Redcar to Staithes. Navigate cliff paths and beaches with 1591 feet of elevation on this scenic coastal route.

A charity trail run along the River Wear in Durham offering distances from 3 km to ultra and a 7 hour time challenge. A £2 surcharge plus optional matched pin donations support local dog rehoming centres.

A new Heart & Soul Racing trail event at Blackton Grange Estate on the Pennine Way, featuring moors, dams and rugged trails. Runners can choose a 10K or Half Marathon; entry is open to ages 16 and over.

A coastal race on 19 April 2026 from South Shields Pier to Roker Pier, about 7 miles along cliff paths past Marsden Rock and Souter Lighthouse. Entries open 2 February with separate fees for UKA registered and non registered runners.

Experience a scenic 8 mile trail race in Northumberland featuring an ascent of Yeavering Bell Hill and a finish at the Ad Gefrin Distillery. This fully marked course offers great views and fast runnable sections.

Beyond Newcastle offers two supported trail distances starting at Swing Bridge on Newcastle Quayside, following river and woodland routes around the Tyne and Derwent. The event includes feed stations, live chip-timing and a finisher medal.

A series of marked and marshalled trail races organised by Trail Outlaws across Durham and nearby locations. Distances range from 5K to half marathon, with individual race prizes and a season ticket that includes a presentation evening.

A hilly, traffic-free half marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 26 April 2026 with multi-terrain trails, mile markers, water stations and chip timing. Entries limited to 500; affiliated and unaffiliated fees apply.

Experience a unique two lap fell race in Cockfield featuring a guided group loop followed by a competitive 3.5 km chase. This off road event welcomes all runners aged 14 and over to participate in a social and sporting atmosphere.

Experience a unique midweek evening trail run through the historic 600 acre Gibside Estate featuring woodland paths and grand 18th century architecture. Choose from 5km or 10km chip timed routes with Canicross friendly options available.

Experience an undulating 6.5 mile trail race through Brierley and Thorpe Woods in Wynyard. This scenic event features a mix of farm tracks and woodland paths for runners aged 16 and over.

Experience a 10 km multi terrain trail run through the private roads and tracks of Hulne Park in Alnwick. This scenic event offers team prizes and post race refreshments on the historic Northumberland estate.

Test your strategy at this unique 10km trail race in Chopwell Woods where you choose your own start time. Face the clock in a race where the person who starts the latest and finishes before the cutoff wins.

Derwent Reservoir Trail Runs on 17 May 2026 offer 5 km and 10 km courses around the reservoir on mostly firm trails with some grass and woodland. Live chip timing is provided and one controlled dog per runner is allowed.