High Spen
Trail Running Calendar near High Spen 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near High Spen for 2026-2027! We've gathered 60 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Social 5 km and 10 km trail runs around the Derwent Valley with a coffee meetup at the Land Of Oak & Iron Cafe, easy chatty pace, no dogs allowed.
A 17.1 km out and back fell race along the River Tees with 560 m ascent, starting and finishing at Holwick for experienced runners aged 18 and over.
A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.
A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.
Trail runs at Raby Castle in Staindrop offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes across woodland, grass and firm paths with live chip timing.
Trail running at Hamsterley Forest with 5K, 10K and half marathon routes on well marked, undulating forest trails with marshal support and chip timing.
A flexible 7 hour time challenge at Herrington Country Park on 20 September 2026 with distances from 3 km to 50 km and a rubber duck themed medal for finishers.
A 10 km trail run through the grasslands and woodlands of Rising Sun Country Park on 27 September 2026, with mixed terrain and a canicross option allowing one well controlled dog per runner.
A 5k canicross and family event in Northumberland on 27 September 2026 featuring obstacles, mud and returning paddleboards. Timed and way marked, entries include a wooden medal, photos and treats for human and dog.
October 2026
A marked, off road 10 km trail race in Derwent Valley on 4 October 2026 with about 256 m ascent, water stations and registration at Dipton Jubilee Centre.
Experience an undulating 10k trail race around the iconic Penshaw Monument and River Wear, featuring 830 feet of ascent and family friendly facilities at Herrington Country Park.
A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charity.
A 7 hour Time Challenge on the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, Scare Bear themed medals and distance pins, signed trail laps and aid tables offering drinks and snacks including vegan options.
Family friendly Halloween fun run at Thorpe Farm Centre with adult 5K and children 2K or 5K, fancy dress prizes and proceeds donated to UTASS.
A mixed-surface trail race of about 5 miles with 500 ft of ascent around Hellhole Wood near Shield Row on 18 October 2026, organised by Derwentside Athletic Club.
A 5 km Halloween trail at Trimdon on 29 October 2026 featuring a haunted woods course, costumes, participant soup and prizes, age limit 12 plus, entry fees from £10.
A backyard ultra on Newcastle's Town Moor where runners repeat 4.167 mile laps each hour until one runner remains, with checkpoints at 100 and 200 miles.
November 2026
A trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances, Remembrance medals and distance pins, aid stations and goody bags.