Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2025-2026

The South Shields 10 Mile is a scenic running event held along the beautiful coastline of South Shields, starting at the Souter Lighthouse National Trust site. Renowned in the North East running calendar, it serves as a popular fitness benchmark before the Great North Run. The course features stunni..

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 that traverse mixed terrain including rough trails, firm paths, woodland tracks, fields, and esta..

Tidal Trails is a vibrant running and beach festival held in South Shields, offering a unique blend of trail running and seaside fun. The event features an 8K trail run starting and finishing on the beach, ascending to the scenic Leas area overlooking the waves. For beginners and younger participant..

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 Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear, starting at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km) or possibly 3.28 miles dependin..

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..

The Gateshead Trail 10K is a scenic and fast trail running event held at Derwent Walk Country Park near Newcastle and Gateshead. Starting and finishing at Blaydon Rugby Club in Swalwell, the 10km course features multi-terrain trails with well-maintained, hard-packed paths and only mild inclines, mak..

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

The Enchanted Ultra 50K is a challenging ultra-marathon held in the rugged Cheviot Hills near Wooler, United Kingdom. This 50-kilometer race offers a unique adventure through ancient forests, mystical bogs, and scenic valleys, requiring participants to navigate using GPS along a digital route. The c..

The Cronkley Fell Race, organized by Durham Fell Runners, is a challenging 17.1 km (10.5 miles) fell running event held in Upper Teesdale, County Durham. The out-and-back course starts and finishes in the quiet hamlet of Holwick, running parallel to the River Tees with an ascent of 560 meters (about..

The Raby Castle Trail Runs, held at the historic Raby Castle in Staindrop, Darlington, offer scenic trail running events in 5, 10, and 15-mile distances. Set within 200 acres of parkland featuring medieval castle views, ornamental lakes, and roaming herds of red and fallow deer, the course provides..

The Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race is an exciting running event organized by Derwentside Athletic Club, taking place on September 14, 2025. This scenic race features a challenging 5-mile course with an elevation gain of 500 feet, traversing tarmac, gravel, and woodland trails, including the picturesque..

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 laps of a 4.37-mile (7km) course, with the option to complete as many laps as they wish within seven hours, st..

The Hardmoors 60 is an ultramarathon event held in North Yorkshire, starting at Guisborough Rugby Club and finishing in Filey. The 60-mile route follows the Cleveland Way National Trail, traversing scenic cliff tops and passing through coastal towns and fishing villages including Saltburn, Staithes,..

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Wheelbirks Parlour, Wheelbirks Farm, Stocksfield, Northumberland. Participants must complete a 4.1-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features approximately 550 feet of elevation gai..

The Anne Allan Trail Run is a charitable running event held in memory of Anne Allan, a dedicated member of Alnwick Harriers. Taking place in the scenic Ingram Valley near Alnwick, Northumberland, the race features an approximately 9 km undulating circular course combining road and trail surfaces. Th..

The Locomotion Trail Runs, held at Locomotion in Eaglescliffe, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and Northeast engineering heritage. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, the event offers two trail running options: a 10-mile route and a 5-mile route, both partially fol..

The Hadrians Wall Half Marathon is a challenging 13.5-mile trail event set in historic and scenic surroundings near Hexham, UK. Starting at the World Heritage site of Housesteads Roman Fort, the route follows the Hadrian’s Wall trail for six miles before descending through woodland and along the Tyn..