Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

A 63 miles coastal trail race along the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey, with 18 hours to complete, mandatory kit checks, supplied trackers and manned checkpoints offering water and food at selected points.

A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.

A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.

Trail runs at Raby Castle offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through parkland with woodland and lakes, live chip timing, on-site parking and finisher medals.

A trail running event in Hamsterley Forest offering 10K and Half Marathon on undulating, well marked forest trails. Entries include a themed medal, race photos, chip timed results and a serviced event village with food and drink.

Charity trail runs in Eaglescliffe on 20 September 2026 offering 10 mile and 5 mile routes partly along the original S&DR railway. Proceeds support the Great North Air Ambulance and Motor Neurone Disease Association; medals for all finisher..

A charitable run and walk on 20 September 2026 in the Ingram Valley, roughly 9 km on mixed road and trail. Entry is available for both run and walk options with a £10 fee and a minimum age of 16.

A 10 km trail run through the grasslands and woodlands of Rising Sun Country Park on 27 September 2026, with mixed terrain and a canicross option allowing one well controlled dog per runner.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charit..

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham on 11 October 2026 with flexible lap-based distances, Scare Bear themed medals from 3 km, and aid stations plus goody bags including a vegan option.

A 7 hour timed trail challenge along the River Wear in Durham offering flexible lap distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km, themed finisher medals, vegan goody bag options, and aid stations each lap.

Two trail races from Shotley Bridge, County Durham, with a **25 km** course and a **53 km** ultra that passes reservoirs, moorland and woods. The 53 km route has three feed stations, mandatory safety kit and live chip timing.

A Halloween-themed fun run at Thorpe Farm Centre on 18th October with adult and child distances, a costume contest and finish-line refreshments. A £2 entry fee on the door supports the Upper Teesdale Agricultural Suport Service.

Trail Outlaws stages Dark Skies Run @ Wooler in Northumberland with fully marked trails, stocked check points and options for a Trail 10k or a Half Marathon. Entry fees shown range from £25 to £36.

A coastal running event in Seaham with 5 km and 10 km courses starting at the Tommy statue. A one minute silence precedes each race; live chip timing and finisher medal, T shirt and snack are provided.

A three hour team endurance event at Charlton Hall Estate, Alnwick on 7 November 2026. Teams of five with at least two female members rotate between BikeErg and running while the event includes live DJs, food, drink and a festival atmospher..

A 6 hour 32 minute timed challenge on a signed trail by the River Wear in Durham, where participants choose their distance. Finishers from 3 km receive a Remembrance medal, with goody bags, aid tables and distance pins available.

Remembrance Run in Durham is a 6 hour and 32 minute time challenge along the River Wear offering distances from 3 km up to ultra including a 50 km option. Finishers receive a Remembrance medal and distance pins and a two minute silence is o..

A MapRun navigation event at Barrington Hall, St John's Chapel on Sun 8 Nov 2026 with pre-entry via SiEntries and on-the-day entry. Minimum age 14 and 14 to 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.