Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2025-2026

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 as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7km), subject..

The Druridge Bay Beach Trail Runs take place at Druridge Bay Country Park on the Northumberland Coast, offering scenic and flat courses ideal for all running levels. Now in its sixth year, the event features two distances: a 10km run and a half marathon, both incorporating paths, trails, and beach t..

The Hardmoors 26.2: Saltburn Trail Races, held at Saltburn Learning Campus in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, UK, are part of a challenging series of six trail marathons set in the scenic North York Moors and Cleveland Heritage Coastline. The event offers three circular race distances: a full marathon (28 mile..

The Duergar Nightcrawler is a 10-mile winter night trail run held in the scenic Simonside Hills near Rothbury, Northumberland. This unique event challenges runners to navigate the rugged terrain after dark, all while "dodging" mythical Duergar creatures said to mislead travelers. Suitable for both f..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a flexible 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 options to complete distances from a minimum of 3km up to ultra dist..

The Endurancelife Northumberland event offers trail running races along the dramatic Northumberland coastline, featuring distances of 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon. Set against stunning scenery including sandy beaches, dunes, rocky cliffs, and iconic Bamburgh Castle, the course is..

The Derwent Reservoir 5 & 10 Milers is a popular winter running event returning for its seventh year, offering participants a choice between 5 or 10-mile routes around the scenic Derwent Reservoir, located on the border of Durham and Northumberland. The courses feature a mix of terrain, including fi..

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k trail running event held in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants aged 16 and over along with their dogs. The course features natural obstacles, mud, hills, and technical terrain, offering an immersive outdoor experience. Runners can compete individually or as part of a fi..

The Kingdom of Northumbria Coastal Ultra is a scenic ultra trail running event held in Northumberland, UK. The main 54km race starts near Bamburgh Castle and passes iconic coastal landmarks such as Beadnell Harbour, Dunstanburgh Castle, Craster Village, and Warkworth Castle, finishing at Druridge Ba..

The Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile running event held in Newcastle Upon Tyne, starting at The Cycle Hub on the Quayside. Inspired by the Audax cycling spirit, it offers a scenic route through urban and natural landscapes, including riverside meadows and country parks. The event emphas..

The Alnwick Castle Trail Runs, held in the scenic town of Alnwick, Northumberland, offer two challenging trail distances: a 10km and a half marathon. Both races start and finish outside the iconic Alnwick Castle, famous for its appearances in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. The courses traverse the..

The Hardmoors 55 is a challenging 55-mile ultramarathon held in the North York Moors, running from Guisborough to Helmsley through the Cleveland Hills. The course features over 2700 meters of ascent and is mostly on the well-marked Cleveland Way National Trail. Participants face potentially harsh, w..

The Pendulum is a challenging fell running event held in Langleeford, North Middleton, within the Cheviot Hills. The race covers an 11-mile course that requires participants to summit both Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot, the two highest peaks in the area, with a total ascent of 3,689 feet. The cours..

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 as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), subject..

The Samaritans Way Trail Run, held at Guisborough Rugby Club in Teesside, is a trail running and walking event supporting the Teesside Samaritans charity. Participants can choose from 10km or 20km distances, either running or walking, with options for solo or relay participation. The course follows..

The Allendale Challenge is a renowned 26-mile challenge walk held in Northumberland, starting and finishing at Allendale Village Hall. Organized by the North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team, it is considered one of the toughest challenge walks in the UK and raises funds for the rescue team. The course..

The Stanhope Trail Races, organized by Greener Miles Running, take place in Stanhope, County Durham, within the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. The event offers challenging trail running distances of approximately 10k (7 miles) and a half marathon..

The Charm Bracelet Marathon is a scenic 26.5-mile trail running event held along the stunning northeast coastline of the UK, starting at Redcar Beach Base and finishing in the picturesque fishing town of Whitby. Runners experience diverse terrain including coastal villages, sandy beaches, cliffs, mu..

The Charm Bracelet Half Marathon is a scenic 14.35-mile trail running event held along the stunning northeast coastline of the UK, starting at Redcar Beach Base and finishing in the historic fishing village of Staithes. Runners experience diverse terrain including sand, mud, rocks, and cliffs, with..

Beyond Newcastle is a trail and ultra running event held in Newcastle, starting and finishing at the Swing Bridge in the city center. Scheduled for April 25, 2026, it offers two distances: a 25km trail suitable for all levels and a challenging 55km ultra for experienced runners. The routes feature a..