Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

Trail runs through Raby Castle parkland with 5km, 10km and half marathon options, mixed surfaces and chances to see deer. Live chip timing, finish medals, a T shirt option and free on site parking are provided.

Trail 10K and Half Marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 20 September 2026, with undulating, well marked routes among pines and clearings. Chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village are provided.

A 10 km trail race at Rising Sun Country Park near Newcastle upon Tyne on 27 September 2026, featuring mixed terrain through grassland and woodland. A Canicross option is available and the minimum age is 16.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. Walkers take part one day and runners the next, with shuttle transport to the start, chip timing and support for Heel and Toe Children's Chari..

Trail run along the River Wear in Durham with a 7-hour time challenge and distances from 3 km to ultra, Scare Bear themed medals, aid tables with vegan options, and on-site facilities.

A 7 hour timed trail event on the River Wear with flexible distances from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. The course is fully signed and offers aid stations, themed medals, goody bags and vegan options.

A trail event in Shotley Bridge, County Durham offering 25 km and 53 km routes across moorland, woodland and reservoir views. The 53 km includes mandatory kit requirements, feed stations and live chip timing.

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.

Tommy Runs takes place on the Seaham seafront around the Tommy War Memorial Statue with timed 5 km and 10 km courses on road, promenade and coastal trails. A one minute silence is observed before each race.

A three hour team endurance event at Charlton Hall Estate, Alnwick on 7 November 2026. Teams of five with at least two female members rotate between BikeErg and running while the event includes live DJs, food, drink and a festival atmospher..

A timed Remembrance run in Durham along the River Wear with lap based distances from 3 km up to ultra distances. Finishers receive a Remembrance medal and goody bag and a two minute silence will be observed during the event.

A flexible time challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering distances from 3 km to ultra, Remembrance medals and distance pins. The event features signed trail laps, aid stations, goody bags and a two minute silence.

A MapRun navigation event at Barrington Hall, St John's Chapel on Sun 8 Nov 2026 with pre-entry via SiEntries and on-the-day entry. Minimum age 14 and 14 to 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Trail races at Slaley Hall in November 2026 include a 10km lap of the estate and a half marathon through Slaley Forest. The event features live chip timing, finishers' medals, on-site parking, and a canicross option.

A winter ultra from Ingram Village Hall across the Cheviot hills of about 55 miles, organized by Cold Brew Events with GPS tracking and a 24 hour time limit. Licensed by the Trail Running Association.

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.

A festive 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run along the River Wear near Durham Cathedral, with themed medals, a goody bag, aid stations and facilities at Durham Amateur Rowing Club.

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.

A festive running day at Normanby Hall on 13 December 2026 with 5k and 10k trail runs, a 3k Pyjama Express family run, and a Santa team sleigh challenge raising funds for Lindsey Lodge Hospice.