Swalwell
Trail Running Calendar near Swalwell 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Swalwell for 2026-2027! We've gathered 68 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A flat two lap trail race of 5 kilometres in Ashington Community Woods with goody bags, prizes and local charity support.
A night time AS out and back fell race to Chapelfell Top 703 m in Weardale, 6.6 km with 370 m ascent on unmarked rough ground; navigation and off path experience required.
Experience a festive trail run at Barn on the Bay with the Trail Blazer Tinsel Dash featuring a 10k race and a family run in Morpeth.
January 2027
Five and ten mile trail runs at Gibside National Trust with live chip timing, canicross friendly options, on site parking, and finishers receiving a medal and snack.
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.
A 7 hour trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations.
Coastal trail event at Druridge Bay Country Park with 5km, 10km and half marathon options, canicross friendly, live chip timing and a finisher medal.
February 2027
Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.
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 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.
A night time 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia in Cramlington run by headtorch, with varied terrain, a water station, finisher medal and an event village.
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
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
A 26 mile charity challenge walk around Allendale, Northumberland on 3 April 2027, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team.
A 5 km trail run in Trimdon Grange on 7 April 2027 with a postrun pie choice, minimum age 12 and prizes for the first 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 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.