Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2025-2026

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 Trail Running Training Session in Newburn, hosted by Wild Deer Events, is designed for all fitness levels, whether new to trail running or looking to improve. The session takes place at Newburn Leisure Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, covering 5 to 7 miles with interval training over approximately 7..

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 traverses farmland boundaries, forest and woodland trails, with steep technical climbs, descents, and a river crossing, offering a..

The Ingram Pendulum 10k is a scenic trail race held in the picturesque Ingram Valley, Northumberland, starting and finishing at Ingram Village Hall. The 10-kilometer course features steady climbs to Wether Hill, Cochrane Pike, and East Hill, offering runners stunning views of the Cheviots and surrou..

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 and supported by the Fell Runners Association (FRA), is a challenging 7km out-and-back race with 400m of ascent. Held in St. John’s Chapel, Weardale, the course features a tough climb to the summit of Chapelfell Top at 703m elevation, fo..

The Captain Callcott Canter is a multi-terrain trail race held at Derwenthaugh Park in Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead. Organized by 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 Viaduct. Covering..

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 in Cramlington, UK. The 10K course challenges participants with a mix of hills, fast stone paths, soft trails, and forest tracks, including a special route over the iconic Northumberlandia landform and surrounding..

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 forms a loop passing through Ninebanks, Alston, and Nenthead before returning to Allendale,..

The Powburn Show Hill Race is a classic 6-mile country hill running event held in Powburn, near Alnwick, United Kingdom. The race starts at the show field and follows a scenic route through flat farm fields before a sharp ascent up East Hill, reaching about 700 feet in elevation. Runners then traver..

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

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..

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..

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 stunning North York Moors National Park. Covering approximately 10 miles, the course features forest tracks, heather-clad moorland, and ascends Roseberry Topping, a distinctive hill with historical Viking connecti..

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 fully signed loop of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with a possible alternative 3.28-mile route...

The Blanchland Show 1/2 and 10k is a trail running event held near Blanchland Village Hall in North East England, set within the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The race features two distances: a 10k (approx. 7 miles with 900ft ascent) and a half marathon (approx.13.5 miles..