Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

A 17 km night trail in Kielder Forest on 31 January 2026, Race 5 of the Shadowlands Race Series. The course mixes Lakeside Way, long climbs and technical mountain bike trails with 369 m of elevation.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10k held on circular untaped courses from Saltburn Learning Campus on 1 February 2026. Runners must navigate with printed maps, carry mandatory safety kit and meet set time limits.

A 10 mile night trail run across the Simonside Hills near Rothbury on Saturday 7 February 2026. The event uses hilly, forested trails; headtorches are required and all entrants receive an event buff.

A day of trail running and recovery at Doxford Farm with 5K and 10K options, yoga, saunas and ice baths, shoe demos, and onsite food and drink. Tickets start from £15.

Experience the stunning Northumberland coast in the Bay2Bay Coastal Run, a scenic 10 mile point to point from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin by the Sea along beaches, cliff paths and trails. Canicross friendly with a finisher medal and event pho..

Tackle a challenging 10.4 km trail through the North York Moors, starting from St Helens Church in Carlin How with 350 m of climbing and great moorland views. Entry on the day for up to 120 runners makes it a lively local race.

A 7 hour timed run along the River Wear in Durham with cathedral views and looped laps from 3 km to 50 km. Aid stations, vegan options and finisher medals make it friendly for all abilities.

Join the Smurf Run North in Durham for scenic trail laps along the River Wear, with distances from 3 km to ultra and a 7 hour time challenge. Finishers earn a themed medal and enjoy on course aid, snacks and vegan options.

Coastal trail running in Bamburgh on 21 February 2026 with 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances on a linear course; the event counts toward the Endurancelife Season Leaderboard.

Winter trail runs at Derwent Reservoir offer 5 mile and 10 mile routes over mixed terrain, with live chip timing and finisher medals. The 5 mile allows one controlled dog per runner, the 10 mile has a 2.5 hour cut off.

The The Northumberlandia 10k Headtorch Trail Race will take place in Cramlington on Saturday 28 February 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Run beneath starlit skies in the Dark Skies Run Race Series, a night time trail series at scenic UK reservoirs including gold tier Kielder. Distances from 10K to longer routes offer a magical nocturnal trail challenge.

An ultra trail along the Northumberland coast from near Bamburgh Castle to Druridge Bay Country Park, offering 54 km and a new 27 km option. Routes, feed stations, mandatory kit requirements and live chip timing are provided.

A roughly 5k trail race at Hamsterley Forest on 8 March 2026 with mud, hills and obstacles; dogs are welcome and veterinary and canine first aid cover are provided. Teams of five compete for Top Dogz awards based on aggregate time.

A scenic, approximately 12 km multi-terrain trail around Whitley Bay, featuring beach running, clifftops, coastal paths and woodland trails, finishing at Churchill Playing Fields with refreshments and a buff instead of a medal.

Trail races starting and finishing outside Alnwick Castle with 10km and half marathon routes through Hulne Park, Priory and castle grounds. Live chip timing, free parking and a donation from entries support NE Youth.

A Category AS fell race near Ingram, covering 8 km / 5 miles with significant ascent, held at Bulby’s Wood car park. Entry is on the day only for £5 and the event is part of the North East Fell Running Championship.

A 55 mile ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors, following the Cleveland Way with over 2700 m of ascent. The route uses timed checkpoints, mandatory kit and spotchecks; drop bags are limited to two locations..

An 11 mile fell and trail race in Langleeford on 22 March 2026, crossing Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot with about 3,689 ft of climb. The course is marked, marshalled and timed, includes a halfway water station and a GPX file is supplied.

A medium-length BM fell race near Frosterley covering about 10.5 km with 380 m ascent on an unmarked route that requires map and compass. Entry is limited to 50 runners and full FRA kit is required.