Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

Traverse the mystical Cheviot Hills in this 50K ultra marathon starting from Wooler. Navigate rugged moorlands and ancient forests with two stocked aid stations and a finisher medal awaiting at the finish.

Traverse 63 miles of the beautiful Cleveland Coast on this linear ultramarathon from Guisborough to Filey. Runners follow the cliff tops through iconic fishing villages with 18 hours to complete the course.

Test your endurance at West Shields Farm by completing a 4.1 mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. This backyard ultra features trail and woodland tracks with team and solo categories.

Experience a unique trail run through the historic 200 acre Raby Castle estate where you can race past medieval towers and roaming deer on woodland paths. Choose between 5km 10km and half marathon distances.

Experience a scenic trail run through the winding forest tracks and pine trees of Hamsterley Forest. Choose between a 10k or Half Marathon and enjoy chip timed results and a unique themed medal.

Experience a 10 km trail run through the woodlands and grasslands of Rising Sun Country Park near Newcastle. This event features chip timing and a dog friendly canicross option for runners with four legged companions.

A trail half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham, covering 13.5 miles. The event features staggered group starts, required shuttle transport to the start, bag drop and live chip tim..

Enjoy a flexible time challenge along the scenic River Wear in Durham. Complete as many laps as you wish over seven hours to earn a unique themed medal and goody bag.

Experience the landscape of County Durham on a trail run through moorlands and woodland gorges featuring two distances and views of four scenic reservoirs.

Run under the stars at Dark Skies Run in Wooler on 31 October 2026, a Trail Outlaws night trail in Northumberland National Park with fully marked routes and stocked checkpoints. 10k and Half Marathon options.

Run along the scenic Seaham seafront in this chip-timed event starting at the iconic Tommy War Memorial Statue. Choose between 5km and 10km distances on a focused road and coastal trail course.

Test your endurance at this three hour team mission at Charlton Hall Estate. Teams of five rotate through running and BikeErg disciplines in a high energy festival atmosphere with live music and food.

Join this timed challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Run as many laps as you choose over six hours to earn a themed medal and celebrate personal milestones on a scenic trail course.

Join this inclusive time challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Choose your own distance over multiple laps and enjoy a supportive trail run featuring a two minute silence and themed medals.

Experience a scenic trail run through 1,000 acres of tranquil forest and historic estate grounds at Slaley Hall. Choose between a 10km or half marathon course featuring live chip-timing and post-race refreshments.

Experience England's loneliest ultra with a 55 mile winter run through the Cheviot Hills. This self sufficient challenge features GPS tracking and a 24 hour time limit for experienced runners.

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

Join a festive trail run along the River Wear in Durham with 2.5km and 5km options. Enjoy cathedral views, holiday themed medals, and a fully stocked aid station at this inclusive family event.

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.

Take part in a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Wear in Durham. Run as many trail laps as you choose to earn a themed medal, goody bag, and a seasonal bobble hat.