Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2025-2026

Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra is a 37-mile trail running event held in the scenic North Pennines AONB, a UNESCO Global Geopark in Northern England. The race starts and finishes in Allendale, passing through Ninebanks, Alston, and Nenthead, featuring 4,800 feet of ascent across varied terrain including far..

The Powburn Show Hill Race is a classic 6-mile country hill running event held at Powburn Show Field near Alnwick, United Kingdom. The course begins on flat farm fields before a sharp ascent up East Hill, climbing approximately 700 feet to the summit. Runners then follow the hill's spine, guided by..

The South Shields 10 Mile is a popular running event held along the scenic 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 Bay..

The Wild Deer Running Session at Watergate Forest Park in Gateshead offers a free, friendly running event suitable for all abilities. Covering 5 to 7 miles, the session features interval-based training led by qualified coaches, providing expert guidance in a supportive atmosphere. Designed to help p..

The Devil Half Marathon is a challenging 13.1-mile race held in the Land of Oak & Iron, Blaydon, Great Britain. Known as Derwent Valley’s hardest half marathon, it features a demanding 1666ft elevation gain through rugged, hidden trails. Runners face the tough Clockburn Lonnen climb within the first..

Tidal Trails is a unique running event held on the beach at South Shields, combining trail running with a vibrant festival atmosphere. Participants can choose from an 8K trail run that starts and finishes on the beach, featuring a scenic route that climbs to the iconic Leas overlooking the sea, or a..

SilverBackTrails Othnesbery’s Revenge is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic North York Moors National Park. Covering approximately 10 miles, the course features forest tracks, heather-clad moorland, and multiple ascents of Roseberry Topping, a distinctive hill with historical Vikin..

The Urban Trail Series, organized by Trail Outlaws, offers a range of trail running events in the Biddick Academy area (NE38 8AL). Designed for runners of all abilities, the series features fully marked and marshalled courses on local trails, with distances ranging from 5K to half marathon. Particip..

The Lambton Castle Trail Runs is a summer trail running event held in the private grounds of the Lambton Estate in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile routes featuring mixed terrain, including rough trails, firm paths, woodland tracks, fields, and estate..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear, offering views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a flat, fully signed loop of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with options for shorter laps to accom..

The Blanchland Show 1/2 Marathon and 10k is a trail running event held in the picturesque village of Blanchland, North East England, within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The race features two distances: approximately 7 miles (10k) with 900ft ascent, and 13.5 miles (half mara..

The Gateshead Trail 10K is a scenic, fast, and fun trail running event held at Derwent Walk Country Park near Newcastle and Gateshead. The 10km course features multi-terrain trails with well-maintained, hard-packed paths and a few mild inclines, making it suitable for runners of all levels. The race..

The Hardmoors 26.2: Roseberry is a challenging trail running event held in the North York Moors, starting from Sea Cadets Hall in Guisborough. Scheduled for August 31, 2025, it offers three race distances: a full marathon (30 miles, 4,850 feet ascent), a half marathon (14.5 miles, 3,200 feet ascent)..

The RunThrough Trails Chopwell Woods event on August 31, 2025, offers 5K, 10K, and 10 Mile trail runs through the scenic Chopwell Woods near Newcastle, UK. The course features gravel paths and undulating woodland terrain, providing a refreshing natural setting ideal for both beginners and experience..

The Enchanted Ultra 50K is a challenging ultra-marathon held in the Cheviot Hills near Wooler, UK. This 50-kilometer race offers runners a unique adventure through ancient forests, mystical bogs, and rugged terrain including rolling hills, steep ascents, rocky paths, and open moorlands. Participants..

The Cronkley Fell Race, organized by Durham Fell Runners, is a challenging 17.1 km (10.5 miles) out-and-back fell running event held in Upper Teesdale, County Durham. Featuring 560 meters (1,800 feet) of ascent, the course starts and finishes at the Farmhouse Kitchen, Low Way Farm in the hamlet of H..

The Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race, organized by Derwentside Athletic Club, takes place at Shield Row School in the UK. This scenic 5-mile trail features a 500ft elevation gain and includes a mix of tarmac, gravel, and woodland paths, notably passing through Hellhole Wood. The course starts on the Sustr..

The Raby Castle Trail Runs, held at the historic Raby Castle in Staindrop, Darlington, offer scenic trail running through 200 acres of parkland featuring medieval castle views, ornamental lakes, and roaming herds of red and fallow deer. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile distances, with..

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 as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), subject..

The Hardmoors 60 is an ultramarathon event held along the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey in the UK. Covering approximately 60 miles, the route passes through scenic coastal resorts and fishing villages including Saltburn, Staithes, Robin Hoods Bay, Ravenscar, Scarborough, and Filey, mainly..