Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027

A Remembrance Run along the River Wear trail in Durham. Choose your own distance in a 6.5-hour timed challenge, with a two-minute silence observed at 11:00. All finishers receive a themed medal, goody bag, and full event support.

Trail runs at Slaley Hall near Hexham offer a half marathon and a 10 km route through forest and estate grounds. Canicross is allowed, live chip timing is used, and finishers receive a medal plus food and a hot drink.

A winter ultra of about 55 miles across the Cheviot hills from Ingram Village Hall, licensed by the Trail Running Association. GPS tracking, a 24-hour finish limit, camping and parking options, and a strict no-refund policy apply.

Choose your own distance in this 7-hour timed challenge along Durham's River Wear. Run a scenic trail loop, earn a themed medal and bobble hat, and enjoy snacks from the aid station. All abilities and walkers are welcome at this inclusive e..

Choose your own distance in this seven-hour festive trail run along Durham's River Wear. All finishers receive a themed medal and a bobble hat, with extra pins for longer distances. The course is fully signed, with an aid station providing..

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.

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 6.6 km night fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top in Weardale. The unmarked, pathless out and back gains 370 m and requires off path navigation experience and strict mandatory kit.

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

A deep winter fell run on January 9, 2027 that climbs to the summit of Hedgehope and returns to Ingram Cafe NE66 4LT. The route is fully marked and marshalled and participants must carry required winter kit.

Run a scenic 10K trail through Ashington's community woodlands and QEII Country Park on a relatively flat course. The event is Canicross-friendly and finishes with a medal. It starts from Ashington Leisure Centre in January.

Beach and trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park on a flat coastal course, offering 10 km and half marathon options, live chip timing, and canicross with one controlled dog per runner.