Whitley Bay
Trail Running Calendar near Whitley Bay 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Whitley Bay for 2026-2027! We've gathered 61 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
Trail races of 10km and Half Marathon route around Alnwick Castle and Hulne Park with chip timing and proceeds supporting NE Youth.
A night time 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia on 27 February 2027 across hills, stone paths and forest tracks with a water station at mile 4 and finisher medals.
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
Trail time challenge in Durham raising funds for Save The Rhino, with distances from 3 km to ultra, medals and pins, aid stations and vegan options.
A midweek 5 km trail run on 7 April 2027 in Trimdon Grange, with woodland and pond views, post-race pies and prizes for the top 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.
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 60km circular trail ultra at Derwent Reservoir, County Durham, passing Slaley Forest, Waskerley Way and moorland, with feed stations, mandatory kit and live chip timing.
A trail half marathon and shorter races in Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle on multi terrain paths with chip timing, regular water stations and finisher medals.
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
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.