Durham
Trail Running Calendar near Durham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Durham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 78 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A seven-mile trail race through the Gibside National Trust estate on 15 November 2026, passing historic landmarks. The event includes water stations, distance markers, baggage storage and live chip timing.
Charity 5 kilometre trail run at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park raising funds for Zoe's Place and NeoAngels on a two lap undulating course.
December 2026
A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.
A 2.5 km or 5.0 km trail run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club with themed medals, a Santa visit, and a fully signed course along the River Wear.
Trail time challenge along the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, themed medal, bobble hat and aid stations.
A flat two lap trail race of 5 kilometres in Ashington Community Woods with goody bags, prizes and local charity support.
A night time out and back fell race to Chapelfell Top (703 m) over rough, unmarked ground requiring navigation skills and prior fell experience.
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..
January 2027
Five and ten mile trail runs at Gibside National Trust with live chip timing, canicross friendly options, on site parking, and finishers receiving a medal and snack.
A 10 km trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027, featuring woodland, lakeside and grassland paths through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher's medal.
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 plus half and 10k at Saltburn by the Sea on 7 February 2027 with compulsory kit, downloadable maps and a 330 runner limit.
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 night-time 10 km trail race around the Northumberlandia landform with varied terrain, a water station, finisher medal and an event village.
MapRun navigation score event in Blanchland on 28 Feb 2027 with pre entry and on day fees, minimum age 14 and FRA permit.
March 2027
A 53 mile point to point ultramarathon across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills from Guisborough to Helmsley with 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.