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Trail Running Calendar near Sunderland 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Sunderland for 2026-2027! We've gathered 70 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
A 53 miles ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors with 2,300 m ascent, 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.
A midweek 5 km trail run at Trimdon Grange with pies at the finish, prizes for top three men and women, and a minimum age of 12.
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 coastal trail from Redcar to Staithes with cliffs, sand and 1591 ft ascent, two aid stations, a finishers medal and a five hour time limit.
A coastal trail marathon from Redcar to Whitby following the England Coast Path and Cleveland Way. The 26.57 mile route includes sand, cliffs and 3,263 ft of ascent, with four aid stations, marshaled checkpoints and a GPX route available.
A 5 km marked trail race around James Steel Park and the River Wear with aid stations, electronic timing, medical cover 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 10 mile trail race in Durham on 23 May 2027 featuring marked woodland and river trails, two checkpoints, 1080 feet of ascent and electronic timing.
A 7 hour timed trail challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral with distances from 3 km up to 50 km, finishers medals and distance pins.
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.
Two days of junior and adult multisport races at Druridge Bay with open-water swims, trail runs and sprint and standard triathlon races including a 2027 European qualifier.
Experience an off road half marathon along the scenic Durham Coastal Path featuring cliff top views, woodland trails, and over 300 steps.
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.