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 71 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
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 10km off road trail race in the Derwent Valley on 4 October 2026, with a marked marshalled route, about 256 m ascent, water stations and entries via SiEntries or on the day.
A 10 km trail around Penshaw Monument and the River Wear on marked, marshalled trails with a 5 mile aid station and a two hour cut off.
Social trail runs of 5 km and 10 km around the Derwent Valley with post-run coffee at Pedalling Squares Cafe; free parking at Swalwell Bank and no dogs allowed.
A trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park, featuring live chip timing, shuttle transport and support for Heel & Toe 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 run at Thorpe Farm Centre on Sunday 18th October with 5K and 2K options, fancy dress prizes and £2 entry raising funds for 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 races at Aske estate offering 5 km and 10 km routes with marked obstacles and options for owners to run with their dogs.
A waymarked lakeside event around Ullswater offering a 20 mile low level route or a 24 mile Challenge with higher fell sections, staffed checkpoints and a written route description for participants.
Test your limits at Newcastle Town Moor in a classic backyard ultra where participants run 4.167 mile laps every hour until only one winner remains.
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.
Run Like a Haggis MapRun Navigation in St John's Chapel on 8 November 2026 is a MapRun navigation event at Barrington Hall in the North Pennines. Entry is available by pre entry or on the day and the event has FRA permit and insurance.
A seven-mile trail race through the Gibside National Trust estate on 15 November 2026, passing historic landmarks. The event includes water stations, distance markers, baggage storage and live chip timing.