Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

Run your own distance in this 7-hour timed challenge along the River Wear. The flat trail course offers scenic cathedral views. Choose your laps to earn a themed medal and goody bag.

Choose your own adventure along the River Wear at this flexible 7-hour running challenge. Run from 3km to an ultra, enjoying scenic trail views of Durham Cathedral. All finishers get a themed medal, a goody bag, and support from a fully-sto..

LRC Tees Trailtastic in Barnard Castle on 21 June 2026 offers three waymarked trail distances along the Teesdale Way with marshals, aid stations, finish mementos and post-run yoga sessions.

The Fellrunner at Windy Gyle is a rugged 13.7 km test with 549 m of climb across scenic Northumberland hills on Sun 21 Jun 2026. Entry on the day is welcome with modest fees for members and non members.

Trail runs in Chopwell Woods cover **5**, **10** and **15** mile routes through 360 hectares of mixed woodland. Live chip timing is used and all finishers receive a medal, a burger or alternative, and a drink.

Run a scenic coastal trail near Widdrington that's a bit longer than a standard 10K. Enjoy a relaxed event with live music and food vendors after the run. The course is open to runners and walkers alike.

A 20 mile unmarked upland event from Wooler Youth Hostel on 4 July 2026, summiting Cheviot and Hedgehope with manned checkpoints and required navigation and safety kit. A non competitive Challenge Walk option is also offered.

A 9 km fell race near Stanhope, Co Durham on 7 July 2026 with about 300 m of climb. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the race counts as a counter in the North East Fell Running Championships.

Join this Beacon Hill fell race on Thu 9 Jul 2026 at Lordenshaw car park, Rothbury. A testing 6.6 mile course with 410 m of climb, entry on the day and teams of three welcome for a spirited summer challenge.

A trail ultra along Saint Cuthbert's Way from Wooler Youth Hostel, offered in *100 km* and *45 mile* formats, with live GPS tracking, five timed aid checkpoints, tidal cutoffs for the 100 km route, and on-site accommodation and coach option..

An AS-category fell race in St John’s Chapel, Weardale covering 7 km with 400 m ascent on an out and back route up Chapelfell Top. The unmarked fell section requires navigation skills and prior fell running experience.

A 10K trail race at Northumberlandia on 18 July 2026 featuring varied terrain, a water station at mile 4 and a bespoke finisher medal. A 1 mile children's fun run accompanies the main event with free entry for children with an adult entry.

Run 14 miles along the Northumberland coast from Beadnell to Alnmouth on 26 July 2026, mixing sand, road and trail and finishing on the beach. Limited places and a 3 hour 30 minute cut off for tide and safety mean book early.

A 37 mile loop through the North Pennines AONB from Allendale via Ninebanks Alston and Nenthead. Solo ultra or three person relay with a 12 hour completion limit, waymarked route with checkpoints and downloadable GPX.

Take on the Devil Half Marathon through the hidden trails of the Derwent Valley on 9 August 2026. This scenic 13.1 mile course offers big climbs, on course photos, live music, refreshments after the race and a finisher shirt.

Trail runs of 5, 10 and 15 miles take place across the private Lambton Estate in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, on scenic woodland tracks and estate roads. The event is canicross friendly and features live chip timing, medals and on-site..

A beach and trail running event at South Shields on 16 August 2026, offering an 8 km trail, 2 km runs, a barefoot sand sprint and a Families on Track relay, plus an Event Village with music, activities and food.

A trail half marathon across the North York Moors National Park with repeated ascents of Roseberry Topping and a notable section at Odins Seat. Field is limited to 50 runners and there is a five hour cut off.

Take on the Gateshead Trail 10 km through Derwent Walk Country Park on 22 Aug 2026. Enjoy mostly gentle trails and a social double loop. Finish in a lively village with food, music and coffee and grab a designer medal bottle opener.

Test yourself on the Falstone Falcon, a classic Northumberland fell race: 5.8 km with around 300 m of climb over rugged moorland. No pre entry needed, just turn up for £2 and race under FRA permit.