North East (England)
Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in North East (England) for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 120 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in North East (England) below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A 24 hour trail event near Yarm where runners complete a 6.7 km loop each hour for up to 24 hours while supporting Everymancan; only 100 places available.
A 6 hour 32 minute Time Challenge trail event in Durham along the River Wear with multiple distance options, commemorative Remembrance medals and distance pins.
A 10 mile hilly forest loop at Hamsterley Forest starting and finishing at the Nest Car Park. Chip timed with a finisher medal, water stations every 3 miles and limited entries closing 2 November 2026.
Timed MapRun navigation event at St John's Chapel with 60, 90, 120 and sometimes 180 minute courses; entry includes a waterproof map and a refreshment.
A Remembrance Sunday trail at Raby Castle with timed 5 km and 10 km options, a family dog run, and post-run access to the estate and deer park.
Trail Outlaws' Wooler Trail Events offer marathon, half marathon and double options on fully marked, stocked trails set in Northumberland National Park.
Trail runs at Slaley Hall in November 2026 with a half marathon and 10 km through forest and estate grounds, chip timing and finishers' medal.
A seven-mile trail race through the Gibside National Trust estate on 15 November 2026, passing historic landmarks. The event includes water stations, distance markers, baggage storage and live chip timing.
Charity 5K at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park on 22 November 2026, a two lap undulating trail run raising funds for Zoe's Place and NeoAngels.
Social 5 km and 10 km trail runs around the Derwent Valley from Pedalling Squares in Swalwell, with coffee afterward, free parking at Swalwell Bank, no dogs allowed.
December 2026
A winter 55 mile (ish) ultra across the Cheviot hills near Ingram, Northumberland, with GPS tracking, a 24 hour cutoff, camping and formal race licensing.
Guisborough Moors is a 12.5 mile 20.1 km fell race on 6 December from Guisborough Sea Cadets Hall with about 792 m ascent and entry on the day.
A fell race in Allendale on 6 December 2026 covering 16.8 km with 379 m of climb, open to runners aged 18 and over with pre entry and on the day entry available.
A 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club with themed medals, a Santa visit, and a fully signed course along the River Wear.
Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.
Trail time challenge along the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, themed medal, bobble hat and aid stations.
A flat 5 kilometre trail race in Ashington Community Woods on 13 December 2026 with limited entries, finishers' goody bags and local fundraising.
A Christmas-themed coastal trail at Druridge Bay offering 10 km, 6 km and a family 2.5 km run with dog-friendly features and timed results.
A night-time fell race to Chapelfell Top in Weardale over rough, unmarked terrain; 6.6 km with 370 m ascent and strict navigation and kit requirements.