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.
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.
A trail event around Ripon offering 13, 20 and 35 mile routes that pass Fountains Abbey and Studley Water gardens with checkpoints and required kit.
Runs around Derwent Reservoir in May offering 5 km, 5 mile and 10 mile routes on firm trails and closed roads, live chip timing, and finisher medals.
Trail half marathon of about 13.2 miles around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley, with mapped route, one checkpoint, mandatory kit list and a 4 hour limit.
A 60km circular trail ultra at Derwent Reservoir, County Durham, passing Slaley Forest, Waskerley Way and moorland, with feed stations, mandatory kit and live chip timing.
An 11 km fell race in the North York Moors on 19 May 2027 with 375 m of climb, Clay Bank venue, day entry only and team scoring available.
MapRun navigation score event in Guisborough Forest on 22 May 2027, pre entry required with fees from £7, minimum age 14 and FRA permit and insurance in place.
A 36 hour single stage trail ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way roughly 110 miles long with 5000 m ascent, compulsory tracker, checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.
A marked 5 km trail race around Durham with two aid stations, electronic timing, and a finishing climb to Whinney Hill with views toward Durham Cathedral.
Seven hour time-challenge on a signed Durham trail along the River Wear, with options from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals, aid stations and vegan provisions.
An 80 km point to point ultra across the North Yorkshire moors from Ingleby Arncliffe to Robin Hoods Bay with three staffed checkpoints and ITRA points.
June 2027
Trail event at Guisborough Rugby Club offering 40 km and 60 km options, solo or relay, raising funds for Teesside Samaritans with checkpoints and medical cover.
Community 3k and 5k at South Park, Darlington on 06 June 2027 with entry fees from £14 and a minimum fundraising target of £50; wheelchair access with assistance.
A walkers and runners challenge in the Durham moors offering 14-mile and 30-mile routes with checkpoints, refreshments and a post-event hot meal.
A seven hour time challenge on a signed trail by the River Wear in Durham on 20 June 2027 offering distances from 3 km to 50 km with medals and aid stations.
Off-road half marathon on the Durham Coastal Path with cliff-top sections, steep denes, about 320 steps, marked route, aid stations, medical cover and a four hour cut off.
July 2027
Trail running in Teesdale with 3.5, 9 and 15 mile marked routes, aid stations, finish memento and post-event yoga.
A 9 km fell race near Stanhope, Co Durham on 6 July 2027 with about 300 m of ascent; entry on the day for £5 and teams of three for men and women are allowed.