Sunderland
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.
May 2027
MapRun navigation score event in Guisborough Forest on 22 May 2027, pre entry required with fees from £7, minimum age 14 and FRA permit and insurance in place.
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
Trail event at Guisborough Rugby Club offering 40 km and 60 km options, solo or relay, raising funds for Teesside Samaritans with checkpoints and medical cover.
Race for Life Darlington at South Park on 6 June 2027 offers 3k and 5k routes across grass and park paths to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
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.
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 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.
A trail half marathon in the North York Moors featuring forest tracks, heather moorland and ascents of Roseberry Topping, limited to 50 runners with a 5 hour cut off.
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.