Darlington
Trail Running Calendar near Darlington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Darlington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 79 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A festive, multi-terrain race of about 7 miles near Loftus on 20 December 2026 with chip timing, a finisher T-shirt, and limited entries.
Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race refreshme..
A Christmas Shakeout run by DalesRunner in the Northern Yorkshire Dales on 29th December, presented as a marked trail event within their events programme.
January 2027
Five and ten mile trail runs across the 600 acre Gibside National Trust estate with chip timing, medals, free parking, and one dog per runner allowed.
A 7 hour trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations.
February 2027
Trail marathon, half marathon and 10k around Saltburn with downloadable maps, mandatory safety kit and limited entries.
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.
Trail runs at Fountains Abbey on 28 February 2027 feature 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through the Deer Park and Water Garden with live chip timing.
March 2027
A 53 miles ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors with 2,300 m ascent, mandatory kit and a 16 hour limit.
Enjoy a flexible seven hour trail run along the River Wear in Durham with distances ranging from 3km to ultra marathon and a themed finisher medal.
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 ultra along Wainwright’s coast to coast from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay with mandatory kit checks, staffed aid stations and GPX route files.
A midweek 5 km trail run at Trimdon Grange with pies at the finish, prizes for top three men and women, and a minimum age of 12.
Trail out and back along the Cleveland Way from Skinningrove to Saltburn, about 7.4 miles with 890 ft elevation, open to runners and walkers aged 15 and over.
A 14.35 mile coastal trail from Redcar to Staithes with cliffs, sand and 1591 ft ascent, two aid stations, a finishers medal and a five hour time limit.
A coastal trail marathon from Redcar to Whitby following the England Coast Path and Cleveland Way. The 26.57 mile route includes sand, cliffs and 3,263 ft of ascent, with four aid stations, marshaled checkpoints and a GPX route available.
A 5 km marked trail race around James Steel Park and the River Wear with aid stations, electronic timing, medical cover and a two hour cut off.
May 2027
Evening trail runs at Gibside National Trust on 5 May 2027 with 5 km and 10 km options, live chip timing and Canicross friendly.