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Urban Trail Series

Name: Urban Trail Series
Start: 2026-08-16
End: 2026-08-16
Location: Washington

Washington, United Kingdom • 16 Aug 2026

The Urban Trail Series will take place in Washington on Sunday 16 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North East (England) Washington

Race information

Registration

Half Marathon

Penshaw Half Marathon

10 km

Penshaw 10k

10 km

Branches & Bays 10k

5 km

Branches & Bays 5k

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

Trail runs nearby

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.

Saturday Jul 11

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne

Mud Run / Obstacle Run

5 km

A muddy 5 km obstacle course at Town Moor, Newcastle on 11 July 2026 with climbs, crawls and slides. The event has a £50 fundraising target, labelled entry fees, and limited on-site parking and accessibility.

Tuesday Jul 14

Chapelfell Top Fell Race

Saint John's Chapel

7 km

Chapelfell Top is an AS graded 7 km fell race in St. John’s Chapel, Weardale featuring 400 m of ascent to the 703 m summit and a return on the same route. The event is organised by Durham Fell Runners and run under FRA rules.

Wednesday Jul 15

Riverside Trail 10k

Darlington

10 km

A fast, flat 10 km riverside event in Darlington offering medals and goody bags for all, competitive prizes for top finishers, and points toward a four-race series with awards in October.