Tidal Trails
South Shields, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2026
Event overview
Tidal Trails is a beach and trail running festival held in South Shields on 16 August 2026. The event combines runs on sand and grassy trails along the Leas and includes an event village with music, stage entertainment, food and drink, and beach games and activities.
Races and formats
The event features multiple race formats and family activities, including:
- 8 km trail run starting and finishing on the beach and moving up onto the Leas grass
- 2 km short trail run for younger or beginner runners
- Super Sand Sprint, a barefoot sprint across the beach
- Families on Track continuous relay for mixed-age teams
Tickets and categories
Race entry and event village tickets are available separately. Published prices include an 8 km entry at £35, adult 2 km at £15, under-16 2 km at £8, event village adult access at £10, and event village under-16 access at £5. The event is listed under family, festival, junior, and trail categories. Sponsors named on event materials include local council and commercial partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.