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.
June 2027
Off-road half marathon on the Durham Coastal Path with cliff-top sections, steep denes, about 320 steps, marked route, aid stations, medical cover and a four hour cut off.
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 for ages 13 and over, held on mixed terrain with staggered wave starts and on-site refreshments and toilets.
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 5 km trail race at Noses Point, Seaham, running through Hawthorn Dene as part of the Urban Trails series organised by Trail Outlaws.
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.
An inflatable obstacle event at Newcastle Racecourse offering 2.5k to 15k looped distances with music zones, hydration, medals and facilities for families and groups.
Seven hour Time Challenge on a signed trail loop along the River Wear in Durham offering distances from 3 km to 50 km with medals, pins and aid stations.
September 2027
An hourly 4.1 mile loop race at West Shields Farm where runners repeat the loop until one remains, on mixed farmland and woodland terrain with about 400 ft climb per loop.
A 10 km trail run through grasslands and woodlands at Rising Sun Country Park near Newcastle on 26 September 2027, canicross friendly with one dog per runner.
October 2027
A timed trail event on the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km to ultra distances, themed medals, distance pins, and support at each lap.
November 2027
Saturn Running's Remembrance Run in Durham is a timed trail event along the River Wear with medals, distance pins, multiple distance options and on-course aid.
December 2027
A 17.7 km fell race around Simonside Cairns in Northumberland with 540 m climb, teams allowed and entry on the day for £10; the event holds an FRA permit.
Trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear with a bobble hat and medal for finishers, offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km.