Hellhole 5 Mile Trail Race

The Wild Deer Running Session at Staiths Cafe in Gateshead is a friendly, all-abilities running event designed as a Pre-Great North Run Shake Out Run. Taking place at Staiths Cafe, 1 Autumn Drive, the session features interval-based training suitable for all levels, covering 5 to 7 miles of varied r..

Cronkley Fell Race, a regular Durham Fell Runners event, takes place in Upper Teesdale around Holwick and Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham. The race covers about 10.5 miles (roughly 17 km) with around 1,800 feet of ascent, on an out-and-back course that runs parallel to the River Tees. The route..

The Raby Castle Trail Runs, held at the historic Raby Castle in Staindrop, Darlington, offer scenic trail running through 200 acres of parkland featuring medieval castle views, ornamental lakes, and roaming herds of red and fallow deer. Participants can choose from 5, 10, or 15-mile distances, with..

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 can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), subject..

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra, staged at Wheelbirks Parlour on Wheelbirks Farm, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7HY, follows the Big’s Backyard Ultra format. Competitors run a 4.1-mile loop on the hour, every hour, until only one runner remains; a DNF bell marks the start of each hour. The private-l..

Locomotion Trail Runs, held at Locomotion in Eaglescliffe, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the S&DR railway with two race options: 10 miles and 5 miles. The courses run partially along the original railway route, blending road and trail segments (3 miles on road and 7 miles on track for the 10‑mi..