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 113 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!
October 2026
A marked 7.7 mile trail race around Wooler with five summit crossings and about 1600 ft of ascent, starting and finishing at the Cheviot Centre on 25 October 2026.
A themed 5 km Halloween trail at Trimdon Grange Community Centre on 29 October 2026 with costumes encouraged, age limit 12 years, limited free parking, food and prizes.
A night 10 km trail run from Wooler Hostel around Humbleton Hillfort with marked checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a three hour cut off.
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
Seafront 5 km and 10 km races in Seaham starting at the Tommy War Memorial Statue with chip timing and a one minute silence before each race.
Chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon at Rising Sun Country Park in Newcastle with medals, hydration stations and course marshals.
A 24 hour trail event near Yarm where runners complete a 6.7 km loop each hour for up to 24 hours while supporting Everymancan; only 100 places available.
A trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances, Remembrance medals and distance pins, aid stations and goody bags.
Timed MapRun navigation event at St John's Chapel with 60, 90, 120 and sometimes 180 minute courses; entry includes a waterproof map and a refreshment.
Trail runs at Raby Castle on Remembrance Sunday with 5km and 10km routes through the estate, dog-friendly provisions and a family Wolfpack Run, plus timed results and a goodie bag for participants.
Trail marathon and half marathon around Wooler in Northumberland National Park with marked routes, checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and prizes by age category.
Trail runs at Slaley Hall in November with a 10km and a half marathon through forest and estate grounds, chip timing, canicross options and on-site parking.
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 ultra of about 55 miles around the Cheviot hills from Ingram, Northumberland, with GPS tracking, camping options and a 24 hour time limit.
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 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.