Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2025-2026

The Chopwell Moon Runner is a unique 10k head torch trail race held in Chopwell Woodland Park, Gateshead. Set in a 360-hectare mixed woodland, the night-time run offers a magical atmosphere with moonlight filtering through trees and wildlife sightings like deer and owls. The course features a mix of..

The Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run, held in Shotley Bridge near Consett, County Durham, offers two distances: a challenging 53km ultra and a new 25km trail run. The scenic circular 53km route passes four reservoirs—Waskerley, Smiddy Shaw, Hisehope, and Derwent—traversing moorlands, woodlands, and f..

The Wooler Trail Races, organized by Trail Outlaws, offer an exciting opportunity for runners to tackle one of the UK's most challenging trail marathons or half marathons. Set in the stunning Northumberland National Park, participants can choose between a marathon or half marathon, with the option t..

The Tommy Run is a commemorative running event held in Seaham, County Durham, along the scenic seafront featuring roads, paths, promenade, and some trail sections. Starting at the Tommy War Memorial statue—a poignant sculpture of a WWI soldier—the event includes 5km and 10km race options, suitable f..

The Saturn Remembrance Day Run 2025 - North takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail event features a 7-hour timed run on a scenic 4.37-mile (7 km) loop along the River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can choose distances from 5km up to u..

The Hamsterley Moon Runner Trail Race is a 10k night-time head torch trail run held in Hamsterley Forest, County Durham, the largest forest in the area covering 4,900 acres. The event offers a unique experience where runners navigate a fully marked course through a mix of hard-packed gravel, twistin..

The Slaley Hall & Forest Half Marathon and 10K is a trail running event held at Slaley Hall Hotel near Hexham, set within 1,000 acres of woodland on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event offers two distances: a 13.1-mile half marathon featuring 7 miles through..

The SCOTT Sports Winter Cheviot Goat is a challenging winter ultra-run set in the Cheviot hills, known as England's loneliest ultra. This 55-mile race tests both physical and mental endurance, requiring participants to be well-prepared for harsh winter conditions. Runners have 24 hours to complete t..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a festive trail 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 a minimum distance of 5km and options to complete half marathon..

Run to the Rising Sun is a 10k trail race held at Rising Sun Country Park in North Tyneside. This event features a well-marked, traffic-free course suitable for both trail novices and experienced runners, with a mix of hard-packed gravel, grassy paths, and woodland trails. The race is designed to st..

The Silent Night Fell Race, organized by Durham Fell Runners and supported by the Fell Runners Association, is a challenging winter event held near St John’s Chapel, Weardale. Covering 6.6 km with 370 meters of ascent, the race takes place entirely in the dark on rough, pathless terrain leading to t..

The Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races, held annually at Chopwell Woods near Rowlands Gill on the fringe of Gateshead, offer a festive running event set in a scenic 360-hectare mixed woodland managed by Forestry England. The event features three distances: a Family 1 Mile Santa run for children ag..

The Hamsterley Forest Winter Trail Races, held at Hamsterley Forest Park in County Durham, offer a half marathon and a 10k run through crisp, undulating forest trails and tracks. The course features a mix of hard-packed gravel, twisting dirt paths, and occasional muddy bridleways, suitable for both..

The Winter Wipeout! is a challenging half marathon event set in the depths of winter, taking participants to the summit of Hedgehope and back. Scheduled for January 10, 2026, this event tests runners' resilience against harsh winter conditions, including potential sleet, snow, and strong winds. The..

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 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. Scheduled for February 1, 2026, the event offers three distances: a 26.2..

The Duergar Nightcrawler is a thrilling 10-mile winter night trail run set in the picturesque Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Participants will navigate the trails while evading mythical creatures known as Duergar, who are said to lead travelers astray. This event caters to both novice and experi..

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 as many laps as they wish within a 7-hour limit, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km) or..

Endurancelife Northumberland offers a unique coastal trail running experience along the dramatic Northumberland coastline, known for its sandy beaches, dunes, rocky cliffs, and historic Bamburgh Castle. The event features four distances: 10K (6.4 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (27.7 mi..