North East (England)
Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in North East (England) for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 120 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in North East (England) below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
Trail Outlaws' Wooler Trail Events offer marathon, half marathon and double options on fully marked, stocked trails set in Northumberland National Park.
Trail runs at Slaley Hall in November 2026 with a half marathon and 10 km through forest and estate grounds, chip timing and finishers' medal.
A seven-mile trail race through the Gibside National Trust estate on 15 November 2026, passing historic landmarks. The event includes water stations, distance markers, baggage storage and live chip timing.
Charity 5K at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park on 22 November 2026, a two lap undulating trail run raising funds for Zoe's Place and NeoAngels.
Social 5 km and 10 km trail runs around the Derwent Valley from Pedalling Squares in Swalwell, with coffee afterward, free parking at Swalwell Bank, no dogs allowed.
December 2026
A winter 55-mile approx ultra across the Cheviot hills near Ingram, Northumberland, for experienced ultra-runners with GPS tracking and a 24-hour finish limit.
Guisborough Moors is a 12.5 mile 20.1 km fell race on 6 December from Guisborough Sea Cadets Hall with about 792 m ascent and entry on the day.
A fell race in Allendale on 6 December 2026 covering 16.8 km with 379 m of climb, open to runners aged 18 and over with pre entry and on the day entry available.
A 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club with themed medals, a Santa visit, and a fully signed course along the River Wear.
Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.
Trail time challenge along the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, themed medal, bobble hat and aid stations.
A flat 5 kilometre trail race in Ashington Community Woods on 13 December 2026 with limited entries, finishers' goody bags and local fundraising.
A Christmas-themed coastal trail at Druridge Bay offering 10 km, 6 km and a family 2.5 km run with dog-friendly features and timed results.
A night-time fell race to Chapelfell Top on unmarked, pathless ground that requires off-path navigation experience and extensive, specified kit.
Experience a festive trail run at Barn on the Bay with the Trail Blazer Tinsel Dash featuring a 10k race and a family run in Morpeth.
Trail races at Chopwell Woods with family and longer distances, chip timing, finishers' items, a shoe demo and charity support.
A festive, multi-terrain race of about 7 miles near Loftus on 20 December 2026 with chip timing, a finisher T-shirt, and limited entries.
Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race refreshme..
A 5 mile circular trail from the Cheviot Centre in Wooler around Humbleton Hill with about 800 ft of climb on a marked course with marshalls.
January 2027
A fully marked out and back 4 mile trail to the top of Humbleton Hill with 1000 ft ascent, held at The Cheviot Centre on 1 January 2027; pre entry via SiEntries.