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 101 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!
September 2026
A 50K trail ultra around Wooler in the Cheviot Hills on 19 September 2026, featuring GPS navigation, varied terrain and an 11-hour course limit.
A 63 miles coastal trail race along the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey, with 18 hours to complete, mandatory kit checks, supplied trackers and manned checkpoints offering water and food at selected points.
A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.
A 11.7 km Category BM fell race at Thropton Showfield in Coquetdale, held during the Thropton country show. Entry on the day only with modest fees, teams of three allowed, and proceeds support Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue.
Trail running at Raby Castle on 20 September 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and Half Marathon routes through parkland with possible deer sightings.
Trail races of 5K, 10K and Half Marathon through Hamsterley Forest with marked routes, marshals, chip timing and post-race amenities.
A flexible 7 hour time challenge at Herrington Country Park on 20 September 2026 with distances from 3 km to 50 km and a rubber duck themed medal for finishers.
Trail runs at Locomotion in Eaglescliffe on 20 September 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile courses partly along the original railway with proceeds supporting charity.
Charity trail run and walk in Ingram Valley on 20 September 2026, featuring an approximately 9 km circular course to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease.
A 10 km trail run through the grasslands and woodlands of Rising Sun Country Park on 27 September 2026, with mixed terrain and a canicross option allowing one well controlled dog per runner.
A 5k canicross and family event in Northumberland on 27 September 2026 featuring obstacles, mud and returning paddleboards. Timed and way marked, entries include a wooden medal, photos and treats for human and dog.
October 2026
Off-road races around Kielder Water on the weekend of 3 to 4 October 2026, including marathon, half, 10K, gravel duathlon and junior races with on-site services.
A roughly 10km trail race in the Derwent Valley with a fully marked and marshalled course through woodland, rocky sections and a stream crossing; entrants must be 18 or over.
Trail run in Belford with fully marked and marshalled routes of 9 miles and 4 miles, starting and finishing at Bell View; proceeds support Belford Show.
A 13.5 mile trail half marathon from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham. The A B route features shuttle transport, staggered group starts, live chip timing and onsite bag drop, and supports a local children's charity.
A 7 hour Time Challenge on the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, Scare Bear themed medals and distance pins, signed trail laps and aid tables offering drinks and snacks including vegan options.
A 7 hour timed trail challenge on signed laps beside the River Wear in Durham, with flexible lap distances, medals, goody bags and aid stations including vegan options.
Trail runs around Shotley Bridge, County Durham offering 25 km and 53 km courses through reservoirs, moorland and woods with feed stations and live chip timing.
Family-friendly Halloween fun run at Thorpe Farm Centre with adult 5K and children 2K or 5K, costume prizes and proceeds donated to UTASS.