Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2025-2026

The Up the Spout Half Marathon is an exciting trail race set in the stunning Cheviot Hills, starting in the picturesque Ingram Valley. Participants will tackle challenging peaks such as Hedgehope Hill and Comb Fell, with breathtaking views and scenic descents along the way. The event promises a full..

The ingram PENDULUM 10k is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Ingram Valley near Powburn. The 10-kilometer course features a challenging route with 1,100 feet of ascent, starting and finishing at Ingram Village Hall. Runners first tackle a 3.6-mile out-and-back section to the sum..

The Wild Deer Running Session at Watergate Forest Park in Gateshead offers an interval-based trail run suitable for all abilities. The approximately 75-minute session covers 5 to 7 miles, featuring interval training and some hills, providing a challenging yet inclusive experience. The event is free..

The SCOTT Sports Summer Cheviot Goat is a challenging 50-mile ultra-run set in the remote Cheviot Hills near Ingram, Northumberland, England. Known as "England's loneliest ultra," this tough race tests experienced ultra-runners both physically and mentally as they navigate a loop through some of the..

The Hopper 12 hr Looped Trail Race takes place at Hamsterley Forest, County Durham, on June 21, 2025. Runners complete as many 4.2-mile loops as possible within 12 hours, each loop featuring approximately 650 feet of elevation gain. The event is designed to help participants practice pacing for Back..

Survivor Presents - The Last Lap is a challenging running event set to take place in Charltons. Participants have a 12-hour time limit to cover as much distance as possible, with a goal of reaching 50 miles to qualify for the final "Last Lap." This event is designed for runners of all levels, whethe..

LRC Tees Trailtastic is a trail running event held in County Durham, starting and finishing at the TCR Hub in Barnard Castle. Designed for those seeking an off-road adventure rather than a competitive race, it offers two scenic distances: a 9-mile circular course and a 3.5-mile route. Both courses f..

The Chopwell Woods "Burger & Beer" Trail Runs, hosted by Wild Deer Events, take place annually at Chopwell Woods, a scenic 360-hectare mixed woodland near Rowlands Gill on the edge of Gateshead. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile trail distances, with a 5-mile lap route available. The ev..

Let's Run Adventures Hanging Stone Leap is a challenging running and walking event held in the scenic North Yorkshire Moors, starting and finishing at Guisborough Rugby Club. Participants can choose between a 13-mile or 24-mile circular route featuring iconic landmarks such as High Cliff, Kildale Mo..

The Willow Miner Trail Race is a scenic 5.4-mile (8.7 km) trail running event held in Durham, UK, featuring 500 ft (150 m) of ascent. The course winds through woodland, meadows, and riverbanks, passing local landmarks such as the Willow Miner and Willow Lady. Starting and finishing near Houghall Col..

The Chevy Chase is a challenging 20-mile running and walking event 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 and..

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 includes farmland boundaries, forest and woodland trails, steep technical climbs and descents, a river crossing, and guaranteed mu..

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, is a challenging 7km out-and-back race with 400m of ascent, held in St John’s Chapel, Weardale. The course features tough fell terrain, including a significant climb to the summit of Chapelfelltop at 700m elevation, followed by a fast d..

The Captain Callcott Canter is a multi-terrain trail race organized by the Derwent Valley Running Club in collaboration with Greener Miles Running. Set in the picturesque Derwenthaugh Park, participants will race over and beneath the historic 9 Arches Viaduct. This event, now in its 11th year, honor..

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, Cramlington. The 10K course challenges participants with hills, fast stone paths, soft trails, and forest tracks, including a special section over the iconic landform and surrounding countryside, some areas usual..

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. Open to runners aged 15 and over, the event offers age-related and ma..

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 farmland, riverside trails,..