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Trail Running Calendar near Sunderland 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Sunderland for 2026-2027! We've gathered 74 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
A roughly 10 miles point to point coastal trail run from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea with live chip timing and canicross option.
A trail marathon, half and 10k at Saltburn on 7 February 2027 with downloadable maps, mandatory kit requirements and timed cutoffs for each distance.
A seven hour Time Challenge along the River Wear in Durham on 14 February 2027, offering distances from 3 km to 50 km with medals, pins and goody bags.
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
A 53 mile point to point ultramarathon across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills from Guisborough to Helmsley with mandatory kit and a 16 hour limit.
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 run and walk at Guisborough Rugby Club on 3 April 2027 with 10 km and half marathon options, raising funds for Teesside Samaritans and donating event profits.
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 14.35 mile trail from Redcar to Staithes along coastal paths and cliffs, with about 1591 ft of ascent, two marshalled aid stations and a finishers medal.
A coastal trail marathon from Redcar to Whitby covering 26.57 miles and 3263 ft ascent, with varied terrain, four aid stations and a 10 hour completion limit.
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.