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.
June 2027
Multisport festival at Druridge Bay Country Park featuring triathlon, aquabike, aquathlon, open water swims and trail runs with British Triathlon qualification.
A walkers and runners challenge in the Durham moors offering 14-mile and 30-mile routes with checkpoints, refreshments and a post-event hot meal.
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.
A point to point off road half marathon along the Durham Coastal Path from Seaham to Crimdon, about 13.1 miles with coastal cliffs, denes and woodland.
July 2027
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.
A muddy 5k obstacle course at Town Moor, Newcastle, organised by Cancer Research UK to raise funds for research, on mixed flat terrain with staggered wave starts.
An evening out and back fell race to Chapelfelltop (700 m), covering 7 km with 400 m ascent on unmarked rough terrain for experienced fell runners.
A 10.6 km fell race near Rothbury with 410 m climb, on the day entry for £5, teams of three allowed and UK Athletics permit insurance.
A three day festival of running, fitness, wellness and live music at Druridge Bay Country Park with weekend camping and team and solo 24 hour events.
August 2027
A 37 miles trail in the North Pennines AONB on 7 August 2027, run on Isaac's Tea Trail in original or reverse direction with checkpoints, GPX support and eco-friendly race items.
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 5K at Newcastle Racecourse on 21 August 2027 features giant inflatable obstacles, music zones, a finisher medal and distance options from 2.5k to 15k.
A 6.4 km fell race at Bellingham Showfield with 183 m ascent, held during the country show and open to runners aged 16 and over with entry on the day.
A 4 km fell race with 120 m climb at the Weardale Agricultural Show in St John's Chapel on 28 Aug 2027, entry on the day £2 and junior races included.