Tyne and Wear
Trail Running Calendar near Tyne and Wear 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Tyne and Wear for 2026-2027! We've gathered 66 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
May 2027
Trail races around Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle with 5k, 10k, half marathon and junior 2k options, chip timing and finisher medals. Entries are limited and the event is hosted by Northumberland Estate.
A 10 mile marked trail race around Durham city and nearby woods with two checkpoints, medical cover, electronic timing and a three hour cut-off.
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
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.
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 10.6 km fell race near Rothbury with 410 m climb, on the day entry for £5, teams of three allowed and UK Athletics permit insurance.
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 37 mile loop in the North Pennines AONB with 4,800 ft ascent, self navigating route, checkpoints, a three-person relay option and eco-friendly event extras.
A 10 km trail race at Noses Point, Seaham, through Hawthorn Dene and coastal bays, with marked route, a 4 mile checkpoint, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.
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.
Inflatable obstacle course in Newcastle on 21 August 2027 offering looped distances from 2.5k to 15k, multiple inflatables and music zones, medals and family and group options.
A 6.4 km fell race at Bellingham Showfield with 183 m ascent, held during the country show and open to runners aged 16 and over with entry on the day.