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.
April 2027
A 26 mile charity challenge walk around Allendale, Northumberland on 3 April 2027, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team.
An 80 km self-sufficient ultra along Wainwright’s coast to coast route across the North York Moors with staffed aid stations, mandatory kit checks and GPX navigation support.
A 5 km trail run in Trimdon Grange on 7 April 2027 with a postrun pie choice, minimum age 12 and prizes for the first three men and women.
An official backyard ultra at West Benridge Farm with a 4.167 mile loop every hour, a festival-style HQ and special entry offers for recent backyard winners.
A 14.35 mile coastal trail from Redcar to Staithes with 1591 ft of climbing, two marshalled aid stations, a finishers medal, and a five hour completion window.
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 10 km trail race around James Steel Park and the River Wear with a marked and marshalled route, one checkpoint at 0.5, 3 and 5 miles 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.
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.
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 10 mile marked trail race around Durham city and nearby woods with two checkpoints, medical cover, electronic timing and a three hour cut-off.
Day 3 of a five day challenge in Durham follows a signed trail route along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. The seven hour time challenge lets participants choose distances from 3 km upward, with themed medals, distance pins and goody bag..
An 80KM point to point ultra across the North Yorkshire moors from Ingleby Arncliffe to Robin Hood's Bay with three staffed checkpoints and a 15 hour cut off.
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.
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 from Barnard Castle with marked 3.5, 9 and 15 mile courses, aid stations, marshals and a five hour cut off time.
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.