Beyond Newcastle

The Derwent Reservoir 5k & 10k Trail Runs will take place on May 11, 2025, at Derwent Waterside Park, located on the border of Durham and Northumberland. This event is designed for participants of all fitness levels, featuring scenic routes primarily on firm trails and footpaths, with some sections..

The Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series, held at Biddick Academy in the UK, offers runners of all abilities the opportunity to enjoy or compete on local trails. The series features fully marked and marshalled courses, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Distances range from 5K to half marathon, c..

The Hopper 12 hr Looped Trail Race takes place at Hamsterley Forest, County Durham, featuring a 4.2-mile loop with approximately 650 feet of elevation gain per lap. Runners aim to complete as many full laps as possible within 6 or 12 hours, with only complete laps counting toward the final distance...

The Chopwell Woods "Burger & Beer" Trail Runs, hosted by Wild Deer Events, take place annually at Chopwell Woods, a scenic 360-hectare mixed woodland near Rowlands Gill on the edge of Gateshead. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile trail distances, with a 5-mile lap route available. The ev..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants have up to seven hours to run as many laps as they wish on a 4.37-mile (7km) or possibly a 3.28-mile course, with a mi..

The Wheelbirks Summer 10k is a trail running event held at Wheelbirks Farm in Stocksfield, Northumberland. This inaugural race features a challenging 10k-ish course that combines farmland boundaries, forest and woodland trails, steep technical climbs and descents, a river crossing, and guaranteed mu..