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Tidal Trails

South Shields, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2026

Tidal Trails - South Shields

Tidal Trails is a beach and trail running event scheduled for 16 August 2026 on the South Shields coastline. The main course is an off-road trail that starts and finishes on the beach and climbs onto the grass of the Leas above the waves.

Available running options include:

  • 8 km trail run, starts and finishes on the beach and reaches the Leas grass
  • 2 km short course for beginners and younger runners

The event also features a Super Sand Sprint for barefoot running across the sand and a Families on Track continuous relay designed for family teams and mixed ages. An Event Village operates throughout the day with live entertainment from the Tidal Trails stage, beach games and activities, and food and drink concessions.

Ticket types and prices listed for the event include entry fees and Event Village access. Published prices include an 8 km race ticket at £35 which includes all day Event Village access, adult 2 km entry at £15, U16 2 km entry at £8, Event Village adult access at £10, and Event Village U16 access at £5. The programme combines timed trail runs, short fun runs and family relay formats within a festival-style village setting. 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
U16 2km Trail Run
Adult 2km Trail Run
Event Village U16
Event Village Adult
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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