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.
July 2027
A point to point trail challenge of just over 40 miles along the classic Lyke Wake route with handicap starts, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and charitable donations.
Looped trail event in Masham with 3 hour and 6 hour options on about 3.3 to 3.5 mile laps, featuring feed stations, marshals, a medal, beer and a sausage sandwich.
A fully tracked 36 mile ultra along the Esk Valley Way from Castleton to Whitby Harbour with five staffed checkpoints, GPS tracking and village return options.
August 2027
A 5 km trail race at Noses Point, Seaham, running through Hawthorn Dene as part of the Urban Trails series organised by Trail Outlaws.
A trail half marathon in the North York Moors featuring forest tracks, heather moorland and ascents of Roseberry Topping, limited to 50 runners with a 5 hour cut off.
Trail runs from 5 km to 15 miles across the private Lambton Estate, with varied terrain, live chip timing, finisher medal and on-site parking.
Short fell race to Roseberry Topping in the North York Moors, 2.3 km with 217 m climb, entry on the day and junior races included.
A 4 km fell race with 120 m climb at the Weardale Agricultural Show in St John's Chapel on 28 Aug 2027, entry on the day £2 and junior races included.
Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k at Guisborough Rugby Club on 29 August 2027 with mandatory kit, downloadable maps, limited parking and fixed entry limits.
Seven hour Time Challenge on a signed trail loop along the River Wear in Durham offering distances from 3 km to 50 km with medals, pins and aid stations.
September 2027
Trail runs around Raby Castle estate with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options, chip timing, free on site parking and cani cross friendly.
An hourly 4.1 mile loop race at West Shields Farm where runners repeat the loop until one remains, on mixed farmland and woodland terrain with about 400 ft climb per loop.
A coastal ultramarathon of about 63 miles along the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey with an 18 hour limit, mandatory kit checks and an included tracker for safety.
A 17.1 km fell race near Cronkley with 560 m climb, FRA permit, full FRA kit required, pre entry and on the day entry available, limited to 150 participants.
A 10 mile endurance event at Catterick Garrison on 25 September 2027, offering a standard run, a 35lb bergen TAB, and a Canicross option.
October 2027
A MapRun Navigation Score at St John's Chapel on 9 Oct 2027 with pre entry and on the day options, minimum age 14 and event Permit plus UK Athletics insurance.