Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

Run a scenic 7.4-mile coastal trail from Skinningrove along the cliffs, passing Saltburn. This hilly route offers a finisher's medal and trophies for top runners. Open to ages 15+, it has a 2.5-hour time limit.

Event Overview The Charm Bracelet Marathon is a trail running event covering 26.5 miles along the north east coast. The route starts at Redcar Beach Base in Redcar and finishes in the fishing town of Whitby. Course Details The course follow..

Run the coastal trails from Redcar to Staithes in this 14.3-mile half marathon event. The route features cliffs, sand, and villages along the Cleveland Way with significant elevation. Walkers are welcome, and the generous 5-hour cut-off mak..

Run for a cause at this flexible Time Challenge event along Durham's River Wear. Choose your own distance over 7 hours on a scenic trail course to support local dog rehoming charities. Every finisher gets a themed medal, goody bag, and acce..

Join a 7 hour timed run along the River Wear in Durham, where you choose your own distance while supporting dog rehoming charities. Enjoy a scenic trail course with full support, and earn a dog themed medal. All abilities and walkers are we..

A brand-new trail running experience in the scenic North Pennines. Choose a 10K or Half Marathon course past moors and dams, starting from the remote Blackton Grange Estate. This event welcomes runners aged 16 and over to explore the rugged..

A coastal race on 19 April 2026 from South Shields Pier to Roker Pier, about 7 miles along cliff paths past Marsden Rock and Souter Lighthouse. Entries open 2 February with separate fees for UKA registered and non registered runners.

Event Overview Beyond Newcastle is a trail and ultra running event scheduled for Saturday, 25 April 2026. The event starts and finishes in Newcastle city centre, on the Swing Bridge. Distances Participants can choose between two distances:..

A series of marked and marshalled trail races organised by Trail Outlaws, offering distances from 5K to a half marathon. A season ticket is available that provides a discount and a presentation evening later in the year.

A hilly half marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 26 April 2026 with chip timing, water stations and mile markers. Entry fees start at £24, entries are limited to 500 and close on 20 April 2026.

A 7 km beginners fell race on Cockfield Fell organised by Durham Fell Runners. Two 3.5 km laps with the first lap run as a group to show the route, no map or prior experience required.

Evening trail runs at Gibside National Trust on 29 April 2026. Choose 5 km or 10 km routes through woodland and historic landscape; one controlled dog per runner is allowed and results are chip timed.

5km and 10km trail races at Derwent Reservoir on 17 May 2026, held from the south side of the reservoir. Firm trails with some grass and woodland, canicross friendly, live chip timing, finisher medal and refreshments.

A flexible 7-hour trail run along the scenic River Wear in Durham. Choose your own distance, from 3km to an ultra marathon, on a flat, signed course. All finishers receive a themed medal and refreshments.

Choose your own distance in this 7-hour trail running challenge along Durham's River Wear, with cathedral views. It's part of a five-day series, but you can join for just this day. All finishers get a themed medal and a goody bag.

Run a scenic half marathon in the historic grounds of Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle. The two-loop course features undulating paths and farm tracks. All finishers get a unique medal.

Join Low Fell Running Club at The Angel View Inn on 28 May 2026 for a scenic multi terrain race with a 5.5 mile senior route and 1.5 mile junior races. Expect chip timing, prizes and a friendly club atmosphere that suits all abilities.

The Samaritans Way Ultra Trail follows official trails created by Teesside Samaritans. Choose from a 40km marathon or a 60km ultra distance, with the ultra also available as a relay. All event profits support the local Samaritans branch.

This 100km ultra follows the historic Northumberland coastline from Bamburgh Castle to Tynemouth Priory. It's a fully supported point-to-point journey passing iconic castles and harbours. Finishers are rewarded with a medal, merchandise, an..

The North Star Ultra is a 200-mile trail challenge over a weekend in June 2026. Runners choose their order for five unique point-to-point legs, but must start and finish with the North leg. Solo runners, pairs, or quads are tracked througho..