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 97 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!
September 2026
A 10 km trail run through the grasslands and woodlands of Rising Sun Country Park on 27 September 2026, with mixed terrain and a canicross option allowing one well controlled dog per runner.
A 5k canicross and family event in Northumberland on 27 September 2026 featuring obstacles, mud and returning paddleboards. Timed and way marked, entries include a wooden medal, photos and treats for human and dog.
October 2026
A weekend of off-road races at Kielder Forest Park, featuring a marathon around Kielder Water plus a half marathon, 10K, gravel duathlon and junior races.
A 10km off road trail race in the Derwent Valley on 4 October 2026, with a marked marshalled route, about 256 m ascent, water stations and entries via SiEntries or on the day.
Experience an undulating 10k trail race around the iconic Penshaw Monument and River Wear, featuring 830 feet of ascent and family friendly facilities at Herrington Country Park.
Social trail run with 5 km and 10 km options around the Derwent Valley, easy chatty pace and coffee afterwards; no dogs allowed.
Trail run at Bell View, Belford with approximately 4-mile and 9-mile waymarked routes; proceeds support the Belford Show.
A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park following sections of Hadrian's Wall with chip timing and shuttle transport.
A 7 hour Time Challenge on the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, Scare Bear themed medals and distance pins, signed trail laps and aid tables offering drinks and snacks including vegan options.
A one day all women gathering at Mounthooly Bunkhouse featuring talks, kit review and a community run across the Cheviots with required hill kit and loan options.
Trail runs around Shotley Bridge, County Durham offering 25 km and 53 km courses through reservoirs, moorland and woods with feed stations and live chip timing.
Family friendly Halloween run at Thorpe Farm Centre on Sunday 18th October with 5K and 2K options, fancy dress prizes and £2 entry raising funds for UTASS.
Experience an undulating 5 mile trail race in County Durham featuring a mix of woodland tracks, railway paths, and 500ft of elevation.
A themed Halloween 5 km trail at Trimdon Grange on 29 October 2026 with costumes, limited parking, postrun soup and prizes for top finishers.
Trail Outlaws stages Dark Skies Run @ Wooler in Northumberland with fully marked trails, stocked check points and options for a Trail 10k or a Half Marathon. Entry fees shown range from £25 to £36.
Test your limits at Newcastle Town Moor in a classic backyard ultra where participants run 4.167 mile laps every hour until only one winner remains.
November 2026
5 km and 10 km road and coastal races along Seaham seafront starting at the Tommy War Memorial Statue, with chip timing and a finishers medal.
Park races at Rising Sun Country Park in Newcastle offering 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, marshals, hydration and goody bags.
A 24 hour trail event near Yarm where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour for up to 24 hours, limited to 100 places and raising funds for Everymancan.