Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

Trail races from Stanhope Showground explore the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark with waymarked courses, aid stations and medical cover. Distances include a 10k and a half marathon and the minimum age is 16.

A 26 mile fundraising challenge in the North Pennines organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team. The anti-clockwise route from Allendale passes peat bogs and summits and uses electronic chip timing.

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 on 12 April 2026 from Redcar Beach to Whitby, covering about 26.5 miles with 3263 ft of ascent. The route follows cliffs, sand and coastal villages and has a 10 hour cutoff with age-category trophies.

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 7 hour time challenge on signed river trail loops in Durham offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km and ultra options. The event adds a charity surcharge and offers matched pin donations to support local dog rehoming centres.

A new trail race by Heart & Soul Racing Limited at Blackton Grange Estate on 19 April 2026, offering 10 km and half marathon routes across moors, dams and rugged trails in the North Pennines.

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.

An 8 miles trail race on 19 April 2026 around Wooler, Northumberland, starting and finishing at Ad Gefrin Distillery. The marked route climbs Yeavering Bell Hill and follows St Cuthbert's Way back to the distillery; dogs are not allowed.

The The Tour de Humbleton Trail Race will take place in Wooler on Sunday 19 April 2026.

Beyond Newcastle offers 55 km and 25 km trail runs from the Swing Bridge on Newcastle Quayside on 25 April 2026, with signed riverside routes, marshals, feed stations and live chip-timing.

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.

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.

Evening trail runs at Gibside National Trust on 29 April 2026 across historic woodland and designed landscape. Distances of 5 km and 10 km, live chip timing, canicross friendly, on-site parking and finishers' medals.

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.

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.