Saint John's Chapel
Trail Running Calendar near Saint John's Chapel 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Saint John's Chapel for 2026-2027! We've gathered 70 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
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.
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 half marathon and 10K through Hamsterley Forest in County Durham in September 2026 with chip timing, marshals, photos and a themed medal.
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 fell race around Orton with 258 m of ascent, held at Orton C of E Primary School on 26 September 2026, with junior races and team entries.
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
Two fully tracked long-distance trail ultras in northern England offering 50 and 104 mile routes with checkpoint support and GPS tracking.
A Backyard Ultra in Cumbria with a 6.706 km loop every hour, runnable trails and Lake District views, with camping and self supported aid on site.
A roughly 21.7 km trail half marathon around Harkerside and Apedale in Swaledale, featuring moorland trods, mandatory kit and a 200 runner limit.
A roughly 42 km trail race across Swaledale and Wensleydale with moorland tracks, navigation sections, mandatory kit and a short-course diversion at Dent's Houses.
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.
A 13.2 mile trail race around Penshaw and the River Wear organised by Trail Outlaws, finishing at Penshaw Monument with marked routes, aid stations and a 3.5 hour cut off.
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.
Experience an undulating 5 mile trail race in County Durham featuring a mix of woodland tracks, railway paths, and 500ft of elevation.
Obstacle course event for dogs and owners at Aske estate near Richmond, North Yorkshire, offering 5 km and 10 km courses with dozens of marked obstacles.