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Tidal Trails

South Shields, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2026

Event overview

Tidal Trails is a beach festival event in South Shields on 16 August 2026. The event includes a race village with food and drink, live music and stage entertainment, and beach games and activities throughout the afternoon. The event is listed under festival, trail, junior and families categories and shows a set of sponsor organisations.

Races and activities

Races offered include:

  • 8km trail run starting and finishing on the beach, continuing up onto the Leas grass above the shoreline
  • 2km trail run for younger or less experienced runners

Additional running activities include a Super Sand Sprint, a barefoot sprint across the beach, and a Families on Track continuous relay for all ages. Event Village access is available separately.

Ticket information shown on the event page:

  • 8km Trail Run: £35, includes all day Event Village access
  • Adult 2km Trail Run: £15, includes all day Event Village access
  • U16 2km Trail Run: £8, includes all day Event Village access
  • Event Village Adult access: £10 (no race entry)
  • Event Village U16 access: £5 (no race entry)

The event page also displays photos from launches and past activity at the venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) South Shields

Race information

Website
8 km
8km Trail Run
Adult 2km Trail Run
U16 2km Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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