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Trail Running Calendar near Darlington 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Darlington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 81 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

September 2026
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.
Trail runs at Locomotion in Eaglescliffe on 20 September 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile courses partly along the original railway with proceeds supporting charity.
PARAS'10 Catterick on 26 September 2026 is a 10 mile multi terrain endurance event at Catterick Garrison. It includes a 10 mile bergen category, a canicross option, and supports the charity SUPPORT OUR PARAS.
October 2026
A 35 mile circular ultra in North Yorkshire that follows the northern Ripon Rowel through trail, woodland and moorland, finishing with a downhill run through Studley Royal deer park.
A 35 miles circular trail run from Studley Roger through Nidderdale AONB, with four staffed checkpoints, a 10 hour time limit, and relay teams of five covering five legs. Finishers receive a medal and a T-shirt.
A roughly 21.7 km trail half marathon around Harkerside and Apedale in Swaledale, featuring moorland trods, mandatory kit and a 200 runner limit.
A roughly 42 km trail race across Swaledale and Wensleydale with moorland tracks, navigation sections, mandatory kit and a short-course diversion at Dent's Houses.
A roughly 10km trail race in the Derwent Valley with a fully marked and marshalled course through woodland, rocky sections and a stream crossing; entrants must be 18 or over.
An evening 10k trail in the enclosed Kiplin Hall estate combining gardens, woodland and lakeside paths, with refreshments, trophies and limited on-site parking.
A 7 hour Time Challenge on the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, Scare Bear themed medals and distance pins, signed trail laps and aid tables offering drinks and snacks including vegan options.
Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.
A 7 hour timed trail challenge on signed laps beside the River Wear in Durham, with flexible lap distances, medals, goody bags and aid stations including vegan options.
Trail runs around Shotley Bridge, County Durham offering 25 km and 53 km courses through reservoirs, moorland and woods with feed stations and live chip timing.
A 9 km fell race around Sutton Bank Visitor Centre with 250 m climb, unmarked sections requiring navigation and full FRA mandatory kit.
Family-friendly Halloween fun run at Thorpe Farm Centre with adult 5K and children 2K or 5K, costume prizes and proceeds donated to UTASS.
Approximately 5 mile trail race near Shield Row over tarmac, gravel and woodland trails with about 500 ft of elevation.
Obstacle-course race at Aske estate for dogs and owners, with 5 km and 10 km routes, dozens of marked obstacles and an 850 m muddy assault section.
A circular night trail race of about 7ish miles from Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, glow-sticked and marshalled, with mandatory kit and a kit check at registration.
November 2026
Seaham seafront runs on 1 November 2026 with 5 km and 10 km courses starting at the Tommy statue; a one-minute silence is observed before each race.
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