Seaham
Trail Running Calendar near Seaham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Seaham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 64 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A coastal ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey covering about 62 miles with checkpoints, mandatory kit and an 18 hour time limit.
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.
Trail runs at Locomotion, Eaglescliffe with 10- and 5-mile routes partly on the original Stockton and Darlington Railway, raising funds for Great North Air Ambulance and MND.
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.
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 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.
Tackle the Viking Chase, a 12 km fell race across the North York Moors on 11 Oct 2026, featuring 572 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day, adults only, with proceeds to Cleveland Mountain Rescue.
Experience an undulating 5 mile trail race in County Durham featuring a mix of woodland tracks, railway paths, and 500ft of elevation.
A themed Halloween 5 km trail at Trimdon Grange on 29 October 2026 with costumes, limited parking, postrun soup and prizes for top finishers.
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
Park races at Rising Sun Country Park in Newcastle offering 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, marshals, hydration and goody bags.
A 24 hour trail event near Yarm where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour for up to 24 hours, limited to 100 places and raising funds for Everymancan.