Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

Follow one of the UK’s most popular long distance walks in this fully way marked ultra marathon featuring 100km and 45 mile routes. Runners must navigate hills and steep terrain while racing the tide to reach Holy Island.

Experience a summer evening fell race to the 700m summit of Chapelfelltop. This 7km out and back course features tough terrain and a quick descent for experienced runners with navigation skills.

Experience a unique 10k trail race over the famous Northumberlandia landform and through surrounding restricted countryside. This event features hills and forest tracks plus a one mile kids fun run and bespoke medals.

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.

Experience a 37 mile ultramarathon through the dramatic landscape of the North Pennines AONB. Run the historic Isaac's Tea Trail in reverse as a solo athlete or in a relay team of three.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this coastal 10 mile race along the scenic cliffs of South Shields. Enjoy a marshalled out and back course featuring landmarks like Marsden Rock and Sandhaven Beach.

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.

Experience an exclusive trail run through the private Lambton Estate in County Durham. Choose from 5, 10, or 15 mile routes featuring historic architecture and scenic woodland trails.

Experience a trail half marathon in the North York Moors National Park featuring three ascents of Roseberry Topping. This limited entry event offers a scenic route through forest tracks and heather moorland with a bespoke medal for finisher..

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.

Experience a unique obstacle course in Newcastle featuring large inflatable structures. Participants can navigate the five kilometer route on a Saturday in August and receive a commemorative medal at the finish line.

A challenging fell race in Northumberland's beautiful countryside. The 5.8km route features 300m of climb and is part of the regional championship. Entry is available on the day.

Tackle Roseberry Topping on Wed 26 Aug 2026 in this classic short fell race hosted from Newton under Roseberry. Expect a punchy 2.3 km course with big climb and great views, junior entries welcome and on the day entry available.

A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.

Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.

Run as many laps as you choose in this seven hour time challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Enjoy a flexible trail course with Cathedral views and inclusive support for all abilities.

Experience the North York Moors through the Roseberry Trail Races featuring a marathon, half marathon, and 10k. Navigate self supported routes across exposed peaks and high ascent trails starting from Guisborough.

Join this flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Wear in Durham. Run anything from 3 km to an ultra marathon on a fully signed trail course with views of the Cathedral and great rewards for all finishers.

Trail races at Kielder Castle in Northumberland offering distances from 5 km to 52 km across forest trails. Camping is available, outposts provide food and drinks, and mandatory kit and cut-offs apply for the longer routes.

Challenge yourself on this 17.1 km out and back fell race across the scenic fells of Upper Teesdale with 560 meters of climbing and navigation based terrain.