Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2025-2026

Take on a scenic timed 7 hour trail along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Distances range from 3 km to ultra, with medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan options to keep you going.

Join a 7 hour timed running challenge along the River Wear with stunning views of Durham Cathedral. Choose distances from short laps to marathon and ultra, enjoy aid stations, vegan options and a goody bag at the finish.

Run or walk the Samaritans Way near Guisborough with scenic 10 km and 20 km options solo or relay on an updated official course. All profits support Teesside Samaritans and entries include a medal, T shirt and checkpoints.

Enjoy a scenic 7.4 mile coastal route from Skinningrove along the Cleveland Way to the Charm Bracelet and back, with dramatic cliff top views and a Saltburn checkpoint. Friendly vibe, finishers medal and snacks await.

Take on the 35th Allendale Challenge, a 26 mile loop through peat bogs and upland scenery in the North Pennines to raise funds for North of Tyne Mountain Rescue. Rugged climbs, big views and a warm village finish await.

Run through the North Pennines AONB at the Stanhope Trail Races, choosing a challenging 10k or half marathon across moorland, woods and burns. Expect rugged trails, great views, finishers treats and a race memento plus wildflower seeds.

Run the Charm Bracelet Marathon along the dramatic north east coast from Redcar to Whitby, with sandy shores, cliff top trails and varied terrain. A scenic 26.5 mile challenge that welcomes walkers and rewards top finishers.

Take on a 7 hour timed trail along the River Wear near Durham, flat signed footpaths with cathedral views. Choose your distance from short loops to ultramarathons, walkers welcome and proceeds support local dog rehoming charities.

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run in Durham for a scenic choose your distance 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear with Cathedral views. Run as many laps as you like, earn a dog themed medal and support local dog rehoming charities.

Experience a scenic trail half from Redcar to the fishing village of Staithes, following coastal paths, beaches and the Cleveland Way. Expect varied underfoot terrain and 1591 ft of climbing for a rewarding coastal challenge.

Trail Blazer Dam Busters from Heart and Soul Racing offers 10K and Half Marathon routes across rugged Pennine moors from Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Expect epic views and true countryside trail running.

Beyond Newcastle starts and finishes at Swing Bridge on the Quayside, offering a scenic 55 km ultra or 25 km trail along the Tyne and Derwent. Riverside and woodland trails, GPX routes, feed stations, chip timing and a finishers medal.

Join the Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series for fully marked 5K and half marathon trail races for all abilities. Enter single races or save with discounted series entry and enjoy a free presentation evening.

Tackle the scenic Gibside 5 km or 10 km trail through gardens, woodland and open countryside on the expansive National Trust estate. Canicross friendly with live chip timing, bespoke medal and Wild Deer merchandise for all finishers.

Hit the scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 km and 10 km options on firm paths, grass and through woodland, plus medals and Wild Deer merch for finishers. Canicross friendly and chip timed, perfect for trail lovers and families.

Run as far as you like along the scenic River Wear in the Dun Holm Challenge, a seven hour time event at Durham. Enter single days or all five for a commemorative t shirt and enjoy signed trails, aid stations and vegan options.

Join Day 2 of the Dun Holm Challenge, a 7 hour timed run around the River Wear with flat laps and Cathedral views. Choose from a 3 km finisher up to ultras and 50 km, with aid stations, toilets and vegan options.

Run 100 km along the stunning Northumberland coast from Bamburgh to Tynemouth Priory, passing castles, harbours and dramatic sea views. Waymarked and supported with feed stations and medical cover, with a 24 hour cutoff.

The Samaritans Way Ultra is a trail running event held at Guisborough Rugby Club, featuring two race distances: a 40km marathon and a 60km ultra marathon. The course follows the Official Samaritans Way, a trail created by Teesside Samaritan..

The Hopper at Hamsterley Forest is a timed loop trail with 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour formats on 4.1 mile laps with 660 ft climb. On course aid, camping, keepsakes and night running under head torches add to the challenge and atmosphere.