Blaydon
Trail Running Calendar near Blaydon 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Blaydon for 2026-2027! We've gathered 58 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Forestburn is a short fell race near Rothbury on 9 August 2026. The course is about 5.6 km with 150 m of climb and is held at the Gate Pub as part of the Simonside Country Fair.
Trail runs at Lambton Estate in County Durham in August 2026 offer 5 km, 5, 10 and 15 mile routes across woodland and estate roads; canicross friendly.
A series of fully marked and marshalled trail races from 5K to half marathon, organised by Trail Outlaws with series discounts and prizes for race winners.
A club organised event on 20 August 2026 at Whitehills Nature Park offering a flat two lap gravel course with chip timing. Senior and junior races run under UK Athletics rules with age categories and listed entry fees.
An inflatable obstacle course in Newcastle on 22 August 2026 with looped 2.5 km laps and distance options, music zones, on-course hydration and family-friendly facilities.
A 10 km multi-terrain trail race through Derwent Walk Country Park on 29 August 2026 with chip timing, finisher medals, on-site food and age-category prizes.
A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.
Join this lively fell race at Bellingham Showfield as part of the country show, tackling 4 miles with 600 ft of climb across classic Northumberland terrain. No pre entry required; runners aged 16 and over can sign up on the day.
September 2026
Social 5 km and 10 km trail runs around the Derwent Valley with a coffee meetup at the Land Of Oak & Iron Cafe, easy chatty pace, no dogs allowed.
A 17.1 km out and back fell race in Upper Teesdale, running alongside the River Tees and starting and finishing at Holwick with about 560 m of ascent.
A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.
A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.
Trail running at Raby Castle on 20 September 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and Half Marathon routes through parkland with possible deer sightings.
Trail races of 5K, 10K and Half Marathon through Hamsterley Forest with marked routes, marshals, chip timing and post-race amenities.
A flexible 7 hour time challenge at Herrington Country Park on 20 September 2026 with distances from 3 km to 50 km and a rubber duck themed medal for finishers.
A 10 km trail run through the grasslands and woodlands of Rising Sun Country Park on 27 September 2026, with mixed terrain and a canicross option allowing one well controlled dog per runner.