Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

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.

Locomotion Trail Runs in Eaglescliffe on 20 September 2026 offers 10- and 5-mile routes partly along the original S&DR railway, with proceeds to the Great North Air Ambulance and MND and medals for all finishers.

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.

Hadrian's Wall Half Marathon is a trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park, following Hadrian's Wall and riverside paths. The 2026 event includes a walkers day and a runners day and supports a local charity..

A 7 hour timed trail event in Durham on 11 October 2026 with flexible lap-based distances, Scare Bear themed medals from 3 km, and aid stations plus goody bags including a vegan option.

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.

Two trail races from Shotley Bridge, County Durham, with a **25 km** course and a **53 km** ultra that passes reservoirs, moorland and woods. The 53 km route has three feed stations, mandatory safety kit 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.

A coastal running event in Seaham with 5 km and 10 km courses starting at the Tommy statue. A one minute silence precedes each race; live chip timing and finisher medal, T shirt and snack are provided.

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 timed Remembrance run along the River Wear in Durham with a themed medal and distance pins. The 6 hour 32 minute time challenge lets runners choose distances from 3 km up to 50 km, with aid tables, goody bags and on-site facilities.

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.

Slaley Hall Trail Runs in November 2026 stage a half marathon and a 10km at Slaley Hall Hotel near Hexham on forest and estate routes. The event uses live chip timing, is canicross friendly, and offers medals, food and free parking.

A winter ultra of about 55 miles across the Cheviot hills near Ingram, Northumberland. The race is licensed and supported, requires prior ultra experience, and has 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.

Festive family run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Choose a 2.5 km lap or a 5.0 km two-lap course and finishers receive a themed medal and goody bag.

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.