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!
May 2027
Hybrid fitness races at Druridge Bay Country Park combining lake loops, a final beach run and functional stations with solo, pairs and ruck run options.
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.
MapRun navigation score event in Guisborough Forest on 22 May 2027, pre entry required with fees from £7, minimum age 14 and FRA permit and insurance in place.
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 5 km trail race in Durham following the Weardale Way through Shincliffe woods and finishing on Whinney Hill with views of Durham Cathedral.
A waymarked A to B 100km coastal ultra from Bamburgh to Tynemouth Priory with six feed stations, live tracking, bag-drop options and medical cover.
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
Trail event at Guisborough Rugby Club offering 40 km and 60 km options, solo or relay, raising funds for Teesside Samaritans with checkpoints and medical cover.
Community 3k and 5k at South Park, Darlington on 06 June 2027 with entry fees from £14 and a minimum fundraising target of £50; wheelchair access with assistance.
Trail runs at Druridge Bay Country Park on 12 June 2027 offering 5K and 10K routes, Canicross friendly and partnered with Hospice Care North Northumberland.
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.
A 13.7 km fell race in Northumberland and Durham with 549 m of climb, day entries only and FRA permit with UK Athletics insurance.
Summer trail runs at Chopwell Woods with 5, 10 and 15 mile routes, live chip timing, canicross access and a post-run medal, buffet and drink.
A point to point off road half marathon along the Durham Coastal Path from Seaham to Crimdon, about 13.1 miles with coastal cliffs, denes and woodland.
July 2027
A fully supported, waymarked 100 mile ultramarathon from Bamburgh to Edinburgh with a 48 hour finish window, staffed pit stops and professional medical cover.
A traditional 20 mile upland race around Wooler, Northumberland, combining unmarked high-route navigation with manned checkpoints and a parallel 7-hour challenge walk.
Trail running in Teesdale with 3.5, 9 and 15 mile marked routes, aid stations, finish memento and post-event yoga.