Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2025-2026

Run the stunning north east coast from Redcar to Whitby in the CBTE Charm Bracelet Marathon, a 26.5 mile trail along beaches, cliffs and the Cleveland Way. Limited to 300 entrants and a welcoming 10 hour cutoff for walkers.

Run a scenic 14.35 miles from Redcar Beach to the fishing village of Staithes along sand, cliff top paths and the Cleveland Way. Challenging underfoot terrain and a five hour cutoff mean walkers are welcome.

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run in Durham for a scenic trail around the River Wear where you can choose your distance or tackle the 7 hour time challenge. Finishers earn dog themed medals and each entry helps local dog rehoming charities.

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.

Run wild on the Pennine Way at Trail Blazer Dam Busters, a scenic trail through moors, dams and rugged paths at Blackton Grange Estate near Barnard Castle. Choose 10 km or a half marathon and soak up dramatic Area of Outstanding Natural Bea..

Beyond Newcastle takes runners from Newcastle Quayside along the River Tyne and into the Derwent Valley with 25 km and 55 km trail options through riverside paths and Chopwell Woods. Chip timing, feed stations and a finishers medal await.

Join the Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series for fully marked, marshalled trail races from 5K to half marathon, with prizes and a season ticket that saves on entry. Friendly vibe and great reviews make it a top pick for runners.

Cockfield Chase in County Durham is a friendly 7 km fell race with 160 m of climb, run as a guided first lap and a raced second lap. Ideal for beginners and club runners, entries are available in advance or on the day.

Run Gibside's 600 acre estate on Wednesday 29 April 2026 on 5 km or 10 km trails through gardens, woodland and historic ruins, with a good chance to see deer. Canicross friendly and chip timed, all finishers get a bespoke medal and snack.

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir in County Durham, choosing 5 km or 10 km routes that wind along firm paths, grass and woodland. Canicross friendly with live chip timing, medals, merchandise and finishers snacks.

Kick off the Dun Holm Challenge in Durham with a 7 hour time challenge along the River Wear and Cathedral views. Choose any distance from 5 km to ultra, earn a Durham medal and enjoy aid stations with 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 Northumberland Alnwick Castle Trail on 24 May 2026 invites runners to Hulne Park around Alnwick Castle with distances from Junior 2K to half marathon. Enjoy mixed terrain, chip timing, medals and refreshments for all levels.

Join Low Fell Running Club's annual multi terrain race at The Angel View Inn on 28 May 2026, with a 5.5 mile senior course and a 1.5 mile junior race across scenic trails. Registration opens 1 December 2025 so save the date.

Run the Samaritans Way Ultra near Guisborough on 6 June 2026 with refreshed 40 km and 60 km courses plus a 60 km team relay, raising funds for Teesside Samaritans. Enjoy marshals, checkpoints, a finisher medal and event T shirt.

Run the stunning Northumberland coast from Bamburgh Castle to Tynemouth Priory in this 100 km ultra, passing castles, harbours and beaches. Fully waymarked and supported with feed stations, tracking and a 24 hour cut off for finishers.

Tackle roughly 50 miles across the Cheviot hills from Ingram, a rugged loop over the region's biggest summits. With GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish limit, this ultra rewards grit and scenic solitude.

Run a flat, fully signed trail along the River Wear with cathedral views at Saturn Lord of The Run North, a 7 hour trail event in Durham. Pick from short laps to ultra distances, earn a themed medal with aid stations and vegan options.

Run along the River Wear with cathedral views in Durham at Lord of The Run North, a 7 hour time challenge letting you choose laps from a 3 km minimum up to ultra distances. Finishers earn themed medals, goody bags and vegan options.

Hit the trails in scenic Barnard Castle on Sunday 21 June 2026 with LRC Tees Trailtastic, offering 3.5, 9 and 15 mile fully marked courses for runners from 15 up. Enjoy marshals, aid stations and beautiful Durham countryside.