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!
March 2027
An 11-mile night trail starting and finishing at Kielder Waterside under gold-tier Dark Sky Park status, with marked checkpoints, mandatory kit and a three hour cut off.
Coastal trail event from Bamburgh to Druridge Bay offering 54 km and 27 km routes, shuttle arrangements, feed stations and chip timing.
A 53 miles ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors with 2,300 m ascent, mandatory kit and a 16 hour limit.
A 46 km ultra around Kielder's Lakeside Way on 20 March with options to run with a dog, walk, or join a team relay.
Brough Law is a race with site pages for course and location, an entry form, and published results including a 2026 results PDF; the site also lists previous winners and provides local area information.
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.
An 11 mile fell race from Langleeford over Hedgehope Hill and The Cheviot with 3689 ft of ascent, limited to 200 runners and supported by mountain rescue.
April 2027
Trail run and walk at Guisborough Rugby Club on 3 April 2027 with 10 km and half marathon options, raising funds for Teesside Samaritans and donating event profits.
A 26 mile charity challenge walk around Allendale, Northumberland on 3 April 2027, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team.
A midweek 5 km trail run at Trimdon Grange with pies at the finish, prizes for top three men and women, and a minimum age of 12.
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.
Trail out and back along the Cleveland Way from Skinningrove to Saltburn, about 7.4 miles with 890 ft elevation, open to runners and walkers aged 15 and over.
A 14.35 mile coastal trail from Redcar to Staithes with cliffs, sand and 1591 ft ascent, two aid stations, a finishers medal and a five hour time limit.
A coastal trail marathon from Redcar to Whitby following the England Coast Path and Cleveland Way. The 26.57 mile route includes sand, cliffs and 3,263 ft of ascent, with four aid stations, marshaled checkpoints and a GPX route available.
A new 10km trail run around Bamburgh Castle and the beach on the Northumberland coast with live chip timing, canicross welcome and on-site parking.
Beyond Newcastle runs from the Quayside in Newcastle offering fully supported 55 km and 25 km trail routes that follow the Tyne and Derwent rivers with marshals, feed stations and live chip timing. Finishers receive a medal and merchandise.
A 5 km marked trail race around James Steel Park and the River Wear with aid stations, electronic timing, medical cover 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.
Hybrid fitness event at Druridge Bay Country Park combining lake laps, a beach 5 km run and ruck run options with live chip timing and paid parking.
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.