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Urban Trail Series

Name: Urban Trail Series
Start: 2026-06-28
End: 2026-06-28
Location: Washington

Washington, United Kingdom • 28 Jun 2026

Urban Trail Series

The Trail Outlaws Urban Trail Series (UTS) gives runners of all abilities the chance to race or have fun on local trails. Events are fully marked and marshalled. The series includes multiple distances and stages held at local venues, with one listed location at Biddick Academy, NE38 8AL.

Available distances in the series include:

5K
10K
Half Marathon

Prizes are awarded to the winners of each race. Entrants can choose single races or enter the entire series; series entry offers a discount and a free presentation evening later in the year. Ticket prices for individual races are shown in the range £20 to £32. Races are organised by Trail Outlaws and further event information is provided by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Washington

Race information

Registration

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Jun 27

Chopwell Woods Summer Trail Runs

Trail runs at Chopwell Woods near Rowlands Gill offering 5, 10 and 15 mile routes with live chip timing and canicross access. Finishers receive a medal, a burger or alternative and a drink; on-site parking is very limited.

Saturday Jun 27

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Sunderland

Sunderland

Mud Run / Obstacle Run

5 km

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Herrington Country Park with tarmac, gravel and grassy sections, and climbs, crawls and slides. Organised by Cancer Research UK, participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Sunday Jun 28

Trail Blazer: Costal Edition

Widdrington

12 km

Trail Blazer Coastal Edition near Widdrington advertises a 10K course that runs closer to 12K along the Northumbrian coastal path. The day features live music, food vendors, drinks, llamas in a field, and no cut-off times.

Tuesday Jul 7

Saltwell Harriers Fell Race

Stanhope

9 km

6 mi

Participate in a 9 km fell race through the Durham countryside north of Stanhope. This event is part of the North East Fell Running Championships and features a 300 m climb for runners aged 18 and over.