Newcastle upon Tyne
Trail Running Calendar near Newcastle upon Tyne 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Newcastle upon Tyne for 2026-2027! We've gathered 74 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
A 7 hour timed trail event on 14 February 2027 in Durham offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km, signed river-side laps, aid stations and finishers medals.
Trail event at Wallington estate with a timed adult race for runners and their dogs plus a Family Wolfpack Run for children.
A night time 10 km trail race around the Northumberlandia landform with varied terrain, a water station, finisher medal, event village, and on site facilities in Cramlington.
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 BM-category fell race on Sat 6 Mar 2027 at Bollihope Carrs near Frosterley, covering 10.5 km with 380 m climb, limited to 50 entries and allowing team entries.
A 7 hour Time Challenge in Durham on 21 March 2027 with distances from 3 km to 50 km along the River Wear, themed medals, distance pins and goody bag options.
April 2027
A 26 mile charity challenge walk around Allendale, Northumberland on 3 April 2027, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team.
Trail time challenge in Durham raising funds for Save The Rhino, with distances from 3 km to ultra, medals and pins, aid stations and vegan options.
Woodland 5K on 7 April 2027 at Trimdon Grange with pie and peas at the finish, licensed by the Trail Running Association.
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 Summer Series opener 5 km trail race near Middridge over undulating mixed terrain with scenic views and a pub finish, licensed under UK Athletics rules.
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.
An app run from Kingston Park Stadium where runners and wheelchair participants race until a Virtual Catcher Car catches them, with proceeds funding spinal cord research.
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.
A 60km circular trail ultra at Derwent Reservoir, County Durham, passing Slaley Forest, Waskerley Way and moorland, with feed stations, mandatory kit and live chip timing.
Day 1 of the Dun Holm 5 in 5 Days Challenge is a 7 hour, signed trail time event on a Durham riverside loop with themed medals, distance pins and on course aid.