Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2025-2026

Hardmoors 26.2: Roseberry is a rugged trail event from Guisborough with marathon, half and 10k options across moorland and big climbs. Limited to 400 runners, it demands self navigation and mandatory kit for a proper adventure.

Join GNR and Time Turner in Durham for a 7 hour Time Challenge where you choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Run scenic River Wear loops with cathedral views, then celebrate with themed medals, distance pins and vegan goody options.

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.

Tackle the Enchanted Ultra 50K, a scenic trail ultramarathon through the wild Cheviot Hills around Wooler on 19 September 2026. Expect rugged paths, sweeping views of ancient hillforts and ridgelines, stocked aid stations and a warm finish..

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.

RunThrough Trails at Hamsterley Forest offers 10K and half marathon routes through pine woods and open clearings for a scenic off road challenge. Enjoy undulating, well marked trails, a themed medal, free race photos and an event village.

Run a scenic 10 km through Rising Sun Country Park across grassland, woodland and a nature reserve with muddy patches and climbs. Canicross friendly, timed and finishing with medals and event photos.

Enjoy a 7 hour timed trail on a generally flat loop along the River Wear with stunning Cathedral views in Durham. Choose distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km with aid stations, vegan options, medals and goody bags for finishers.

Run a scenic trail half from Housesteads Roman Fort along historic Hadrian's Wall to Hexham, finishing by the River Tyne. Enjoy stunning views plus a finisher T shirt, medal and snack, with shuttle bus options to the start.

Join the Scare Bear Run North in Durham on 11 October 2026 for scenic trail running along the River Wear with cathedral views. Choose from short fun loops to ultra distances or the flexible 7 hour Time Challenge, walkers welcome.

Four Reservoirs Ultra Trail Run near Shotley Bridge on 18 Oct 2026 sends runners over moorland ridges, wooded gorges and past four scenic reservoirs. Choose 25 km or 53 km, enjoy live chip timing and finisher kit on trails like Derwent Walk..

Join Trail Outlaws for the Dark Skies Run at Wooler on Halloween night for 10 km or half marathon trail routes beneath Northumberland's starry skies. Marked trails, stocked checkpoints and a cozy hostel base make for a memorable night run.

Join a memorial run from the Tommy War Memorial along Seaham seafront on scenic 5 km or 10 km routes across road, promenade and coastal trails. Finishers get medals and tees and proceeds help the Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes.

The Saturn Remembrance Run 2026 - North East takes place in Durham City at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club. This inclusive trail running event features a timed challenge lasting 6 hours and 32 minutes, allowing participants to run distances..

Join Remembrance Run 2026 North East in Durham for a scenic timed lap challenge along the River Wear, with distances from 3 km and medals for finishers. A two minute silence will be observed and two minutes deducted from times.

Wooler Trail Races in Northumberland National Park serve up scenic, challenging trail running with marathon, half marathon and a double option. Expect muddy steep climbs, clear course markings and friendly checkpoint support.

Explore forest trails at Slaley Hall on 15 November 2026 with half marathon and 10 km options across the Slaley estate. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, hot drink and a bacon sandwich.

Take on the Winter Cheviot Goat, a rugged 55 miles loop across the Cheviots with GPS tracking and a 24 hour limit. Finishers get a t shirt and medal while top runners contest the Edwin Nelson Cup and camping is on site.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers get a themed medal and bobble hat with on course drinks and snacks.