South Shields
Trail Running Calendar near South Shields 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near South Shields for 2026-2027! We've gathered 60 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
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 at Northumberlandia on 27 February 2027 across hills, stone paths and forest tracks with a water station at mile 4 and finisher medals.
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
Enjoy a flexible seven hour trail run along the River Wear in Durham with distances ranging from 3km to ultra marathon and a themed finisher medal.
April 2027
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.
A midweek 5 km trail run on 7 April 2027 in Trimdon Grange, with woodland and pond views, post-race pies and prizes for the top three men and women.
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 10 km trail race around James Steel Park and the River Wear with a marked and marshalled route, one checkpoint at 0.5, 3 and 5 miles and a two hour cut off.
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.
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.
A marked 5 km trail race around Durham with two aid stations, electronic timing, and a finishing climb to Whinney Hill with views toward Durham Cathedral.
Seven hour time-challenge on a signed Durham trail along the River Wear, with options from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals, aid stations and vegan provisions.
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.