North East (England)
Trail Running Calendar North East (England) 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in North East (England) for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 119 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in North East (England) below and join the trail community at these great events!
December 2026
Trail races at Chopwell Woods with family and longer distances, chip timing, finishers' items, a shoe demo and charity support.
A festive, multi-terrain race of about 7 miles near Loftus on 20 December 2026 with chip timing, a finisher T-shirt, and limited entries.
Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race refreshme..
January 2027
Trail runs of 5 and 10 miles at Gibside National Trust with live chip timing, canicross welcome, free parking and finishers' medal plus refreshment.
An out-and-back winter trail from Ingram Cafe to the summit of Hedgehope and back, roughly a half marathon over variable terrain. The route is marked, a safety team is present, and finishers receive a souvenir mug and hot soup.
A 10K trail run in Ashington on 10 January 2027 through community woods and QEII Country Park, relatively flat terrain and canicross friendly.
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.
Beach and trail routes at Druridge Bay Country Park with 5km, 10km and half marathon options, chip timing and finishers' medals.
A night trail on the Northumberland coast with a 6 km beach and lakeside route where runners may bring one, two or no dogs, timed results and a finishers pack.
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 miles point to point coastal trail run from Druridge Bay to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea with live chip timing and canicross option.
Trail marathon, half and 10k at Saltburn-by-the-Sea with self-navigation, mandatory kit requirements and a 330 runner limit.
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.
Trail event at Wallington estate with a timed adult race for runners and their dogs plus a Family Wolfpack Run for children.
Coastal trail running from Bamburgh on 20 February 2027 with 10K, half, marathon and ultra options on sand and dunes, and optional coach transport and parking.
A 10.4 km fell race in the North York Moors from St Helens church, Saltburn, with 350 m ascent, on the day entry and a 120 runner limit.
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.
13.5 miles of off road trail in Northumberland National Park crossing three hillforts with almost 3000 ft ascent and a nine hour time limit.
MapRun navigation score event in Blanchland on 28 Feb 2027 with pre entry and on day fees, minimum age 14 and FRA permit.