Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

Run the Northumberlandia 10K on 18 July 2026, a scenic trail that ascends the landform and winds through forest paths. Finishers earn bespoke medals while an event village with a cafe and a kids one mile fun run make it a great day out for..

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.

Run the 37 mile Isaac’s Tea Trail Ultra Backwards across the North Pennines AONB, a scenic loop with about 4,800 ft of ascent. Solo runners and relay teams tackle rugged trails with checkpoints, marshals and a finishers mug.

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.

Explore scenic woodland and estate trails at Lambton Castle on 16 August 2026 with 5 mile, 10 mile or 15 mile routes, canicross friendly with one well controlled dog per runner. Finishers receive a bespoke medal, Wild Deer merch and a snack..

Tidal Trails is a lively beach and trail running festival in South Shields on 16 August 2026. Enjoy sand and grassy Leas routes, family friendly races, a barefoot Super Sand Sprint and a seaside event village with music, food and fun for al..

Tackle a scenic trail half in the North York Moors, featuring repeated climbs of iconic Roseberry Topping and sweeping moorland views. Limited to 50 runners, this intimate August race offers on course refreshments and a bespoke finisher med..

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.

Test yourself on the Falstone Falcon, a classic Northumberland fell race: 5.8 km with around 300 m of climb over rugged moorland. No pre entry needed, just turn up for £2 and race under FRA permit.

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.

Take on the Weardale Agricultural Show Fell Race on 29 August 2026 in St John's Chapel. A lively 4 km fell run with 120 m of climb across classic upland terrain, plus fun junior showground races and easy entry on the day.

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.

Join a seven hour timed event on a scenic trail along the River Wear with glorious views of Durham Cathedral; run or walk as many laps as you like from 3 km up to ultra distances. Limited to 300 entries with a friendly festival vibe.

Challenge yourself on the wild North York Moors at Hardmoors 26.2 Roseberry, with marathon, half marathon and 10k routes over exposed, unsigned moorland that reward strong navigation and climbing. Expect stunning views, a gritty atmosphere..

GNR & Time Turner Time Challenge in Durham invites runners to choose any distance or tackle a seven hour time challenge on a scenic River Wear loop with views of Durham Cathedral. Finish 3 km for a medal and collect pins for longer distance..

Join Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel on 5 September 2026 for scenic forest runs from 5 km to 52 km suitable for all abilities. Fast trails, steady climbs, weekend camping and refill stations for reusable bottles make it a weekend adventure.

Take on the Fellrunner at Cronkley on 12 Sep 2026, a scenic 17.1 km fell race near Barnard Castle with 560 m ascent that tests stamina and navigation. Places are limited and entrants get a chip butty and hot drink at the Farmhouse Kitchen.

Tackle a scenic 50K through the Cheviot Hills on this rugged trail ultra starting from Wooler, Northumberland. Expect rolling hills, rocky trails and sweeping moorland, digital navigation, stocked aid stations and a finisher medal for finis..

Hardmoors 60 is a rugged 63 mile ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way, tracing dramatic Yorkshire coast scenery from Guisborough to Filey. Limited entries for solo runners and relay teams, with an 18 hour time limit and tracker for safety.

Explore Raby Castle estate on 20 September 2026 with 5km, 10km or half marathon trail options across paths, woodland and parkland where deer roam. Enjoy live chip timing, a finisher medal and a drink and snack.