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.
July 2027
A muddy 5k obstacle course at Town Moor, Newcastle for ages 13 and over, held on mixed terrain with staggered wave starts and on-site refreshments and toilets.
August 2027
A 37 mile loop in the North Pennines AONB with 4,800 ft ascent, self navigating route, checkpoints, a three-person relay option and eco-friendly event extras.
A 10 km trail race at Noses Point, Seaham, through Hawthorn Dene and coastal bays, with marked route, a 4 mile checkpoint, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.
Trail half marathon in the North York Moors featuring Roseberry Topping, about 13.1 miles, limited to 50 places with a five hour cut off and a bespoke finisher medal.
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.
Inflatable obstacle course in Newcastle on 21 August 2027 offering looped distances from 2.5k to 15k, multiple inflatables and music zones, medals and family and group options.
Trail races at Guisborough on 29 August 2027 offering three distances with published ascent figures, mandatory kit and self-navigation using downloadable maps.
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
A 10 mile multi terrain event at Catterick Garrison on 26 September 2026, offering a standard run, a 35lb bergen TAB option and a canicross category.
A 10 km trail run through grasslands and woodlands at Rising Sun Country Park on 27 September 2026, canicross friendly with live chip timing and a finisher medal.
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.
A timed trail event on the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km to ultra distances, themed medals, distance pins, and support at each lap.
November 2027
Saturn Running's Remembrance Run in Durham is a timed trail event along the River Wear with medals, distance pins, multiple distance options and on-course aid.