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Tidal Trails

South Shields, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2026

Tidal Trails : South Shields, 16 August 2026

Tidal Trails is a beach and trail running festival taking place in South Shields on 16 August 2026. The event includes an event village with music, live entertainment, beach games, activities, and food and drink available during the afternoon. Categories listed for the event include families, festival, junior, and trail.

The main course starts and finishes on the beach and includes a trail section that climbs onto the Leas grassy area above the sea. The programme also features a short course for younger runners and a timed barefoot sprint across the sand.

Races and tickets

  • 8K trail run, starts and finishes on the beach, includes ascent to the Leas grassy area
  • 2 km short run for beginners and younger runners
  • Super Sand Sprint, barefoot sprint across the beach
  • Families on Track continuous relay for all ages

Ticket prices shown for the event are: 8K £35 (includes all day Event Village access), Adult 2km £15, U16 2km £8. Event Village day access only tickets are listed at Adult £10 and U16 £5. 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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