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Trail Running Calendar near Sunderland 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Sunderland for 2026-2027! We've gathered 63 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
January 2027
A 10 km trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027, featuring woodland, lakeside and grassland paths through Ashington Community Woods and QEII Country Park. The event is canicross friendly and includes chip timing and a finisher's medal.
Beach trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park on the Northumberland coast with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options, chip timing, canicross and finishers' medals.
February 2027
A roughly 10-mile point-to-point coastal trail run on 7 February 2027 from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, with chip timing, an aid station, bag drop and allowance for one controlled dog per runner.
A winter trail race at Saltburn offering three mapped distances from 7.5 to 28 miles, mandatory safety kit and time limits for each course. Entries are limited and prizes are awarded across age categories.
A night time 10 km trail race around the Northumberlandia landform with varied terrain, a water station at mile 4 and a bespoke finisher medal.
March 2027
A 53 mile ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors with 2300 m ascent, checkpoint cutoffs and a 16 hour time limit.
April 2027
A trail run and walk at Guisborough Rugby Club on Saturday 3 April 2027 supporting Teesside Samaritans. Options include a 10 km walk or run and a half marathon on the official Samaritans Way, with profits donated to the charity.
A Backyard Ultra at West Benridge Farm where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner completes a solo lap.
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.
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.
Three distances around Derwent Reservoir on mixed terrain with chip timing, finisher medal and an on site parking charge.
Day 2 of the Dun Holm 5 in 5 Days Challenge is a seven hour time event on a signed trail by the River Wear, offering distances from 3 km up to ultramarathon, with medals, distance pins and aid stations.
Day 3 of a five day challenge in Durham follows a signed trail route along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. The seven hour time challenge lets participants choose distances from 3 km upward, with themed medals, distance pins and goody bag..
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.
Multiple discipline event at Druridge Bay Country Park with junior races, open water swims, trail runs and triathlon races including a 2027 European qualifier.