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 106 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
Take on the Simonside Cairns fell race in Rothbury, Northumberland, a rugged 11 mile route over moorland and cairns that rewards grit and scenery. Entry on the day from Jubilee Hall is £10 and teams of three are welcome.
A festive trail day at Normanby Hall on 13 December 2026 featuring 5k and 10k trail runs, an untimed 3k family ChristMESS and a charity Santa team challenge.
Trail time challenge along the River Wear in Durham with distances from 3 km to ultra, themed medal, bobble hat and aid stations.
A 6.6 km out-and-back fell race to Chapelfell Top (703 m), run entirely in the dark on unmarked, pathless terrain with strict navigation and kit requirements.
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.
Festive trail runs at Chopwell Woods with 1, 4 and 8 mile routes, canicross entries, chip timing, a shoe demo and support for Daft As A Brush Charity.
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
Five and ten mile trail runs across the 600 acre Gibside National Trust estate with chip timing, medals, free parking, and one dog per runner allowed.
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 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.
Beach trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park on the Northumberland coast with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options, chip timing, canicross and finishers' medals.
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.
Trail marathon, half marathon and 10k around Saltburn with downloadable maps, mandatory safety kit and limited entries.
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.
Coastal trail running in Bamburgh on 20 February 2027 with 10K, half, marathon and ultra options across sandy dunes and coastal terrain.
10 km and half marathon trail runs around Alnwick Castle with routes through Hulne Park and castle grounds, supporting NE Youth charity.
A night time 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia around the landform, over hills and forest tracks, with a water stop, finishers medal and on site facilities.