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 104 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 50 kilometre off road route from Wooler through the Cheviot Hills with GPS navigation, two aid stations, medical cover and an 11 hour time limit.
A coastal ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey covering about 62 miles with checkpoints, mandatory kit and an 18 hour time limit.
A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.
A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.
Trail runs at Raby Castle in Staindrop offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes across woodland, grass and firm paths with live chip timing.
Trail half marathon and 10K through Hamsterley Forest in County Durham in September 2026 with chip timing, marshals, photos and a themed medal.
A flexible 7 hour time challenge at Herrington Country Park on 20 September 2026 with distances from 3 km to 50 km and a rubber duck themed medal for finishers.
Trail runs at Locomotion, Eaglescliffe with 10- and 5-mile routes partly on the original Stockton and Darlington Railway, raising funds for Great North Air Ambulance and MND.
Charity trail run and walk in Ingram Valley on 20 September 2026, featuring an approximately 9 km circular course to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease.
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 marked, off road 10 km trail race in Derwent Valley on 4 October 2026 with about 256 m ascent, water stations and registration at Dipton Jubilee Centre.
A 13.2 mile trail race around Penshaw and the River Wear organised by Trail Outlaws, finishing at Penshaw Monument with marked routes, aid stations and a 3.5 hour cut off.
Trail fun run in Belford with marked and marshalled 4 mile and 9 mile routes, starting and finishing at Bell View, with proceeds supporting Belford Show.
A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charity.
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.