Urban Trail Series

Cronkley Fell Race is a regular Durham Fell Runners fixture held in Upper Teesdale. The event starts and finishes at the Farmhouse Kitchen, Low Way Farm, Holwick, near Middleton-in-Teesdale (DL12 0NJ). The course runs about 17 km (roughly 10.5 miles) with around 560 meters of ascent, following an ou..

Raby Castle Trail Runs takes place at Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3AH. The event offers 5-, 10-, and 15-mile trail routes around the castle grounds, longer distances by laps. Runners traverse about 200 acres of mixed terrain—rough trails, firm paths, grass paths and woodland—through park..

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..

Hellhole 5 mile Trail Race is a trail-running event organized by Derwentside Athletic Club. The course runs approximately five miles with about 500 feet of elevation, combining tarmac, gravel and woodland trails through local woodlands, including Hellhole Wood. The race starts near Shield Row School..

The Cow Shed Backyard Ultra takes place at Wheelbirks Parlour, Wheelbirks Farm, Stocksfield, Northumberland. It features a 4.1-mile loop that competitors must complete on the hour, every hour, until only one runner remains. Each loop climbs about 550 feet and traverses farmland, single-track trail a..

Locomotion Trail Runs celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway with routes: 10 miles and 5 miles. The event is held at Locomotion, Station Road, Eaglescliffe (TS16 0BU), as a charity event raising funds for the Great North Air Ambulance. The courses mix road and track:..