Darlington
Trail Running Calendar near Darlington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Darlington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 85 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
Trail marathon, half and 10k at Saltburn-by-the-Sea with self-navigation, mandatory kit requirements and a 330 runner limit.
A 16.5 km fell race in the North York Moors with 573 m ascent, based at Ingleby Cross Village Hall and offering entry on the day under FRA permit.
A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham on 14 February 2027, offering distances from 3 km to 50 km with medals, pins and goody bags.
A 10.4 km fell race in the North York Moors from St Helens church, Saltburn, with 350 m ascent, on the day entry and a 120 runner limit.
Trail runs of 5km, 10km and a half marathon at Fountains Abbey on 28 February 2027, canicross friendly with chip timing and on site parking.
A chip timed, undulating multi terrain 10 kilometre race around Ripon with a separate 1 kilometre fun run and race HQ at St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School.
March 2027
Fell race in the North York Moors on 6 March 2027 covering 14.3 km with 470 m of climb; on the day entry is available and proceeds support Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team.
A 53 mile point to point ultramarathon across the North York Moors from Guisborough to Helmsley with 2300 m ascent and a 16 hour time limit.
A 7 hour Time Challenge in Durham on 21 March 2027 with distances from 3 km to 50 km along the River Wear, themed medals, distance pins and goody bag options.
Multi terrain 10 km around Helmsley on 28 March 2027 with an undulating one lap route, a 430 runner limit, and proceeds supporting local charities.
April 2027
Trail run and walk at Guisborough Rugby Club on 3 April 2027 with 10 km and half marathon options, raising funds for Teesside Samaritans and donating event profits.
An 80 km self sufficient ultra across the North York Moors following Wainwright’s coast to coast route with staffed aid stations and mandatory kit checks.
Trail time challenge in Durham raising funds for Save The Rhino, with distances from 3 km to ultra, medals and pins, aid stations and vegan options.
A midweek 5 km trail run on 7 April 2027 in Trimdon Grange, with woodland and pond views, post-race pies and prizes for the top three men and women.
A coastal trail event on the Cleveland Way between Skinningrove and Saltburn, advertised as 10K but mapped at 7.4 miles with 890 ft of ascent, open to runners and walkers over 15.
A 14.35 mile trail from Redcar to Staithes along coastal paths and cliffs, with about 1591 ft of ascent, two marshalled aid stations and a finishers medal.
A coastal trail marathon from Redcar to Whitby covering 26.57 miles and 3263 ft ascent, with varied terrain, four aid stations and a 10 hour completion limit.
A woodland fell race of 10.71 km with 390 m climb around Kilburn Forest, run under Fell Runner Association rules to raise funds for Herriot Hospice Homecare.
A 10 km trail race around James Steel Park and the River Wear with a marked and marshalled route, one checkpoint at 0.5, 3 and 5 miles and a two hour cut off.