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!
July 2027
A 9 km fell race near Stanhope, Co Durham on 6 July 2027 with about 300 m of ascent; entry on the day for £5 and teams of three for men and women are allowed.
Coastal 5 km and 10 km trail runs at Souter Lighthouse on 7 July 2027 with live chip timing and canicross friendly routes.
A muddy 5k obstacle course at Town Moor, Newcastle, organised by Cancer Research UK to raise funds for research, on mixed flat terrain with staggered wave starts.
An ultra trail along the way-marked St Cuthbert's Way from Melrose to Holy Island with live GPS tracking, timed checkpoints and a 100 km and 60 km option.
A 10.6 km fell race near Rothbury with 410 m climb, on the day entry for £5, teams of three allowed and UK Athletics permit insurance.
A three day festival of running, fitness, wellness and live music at Druridge Bay Country Park with weekend camping and team and solo 24 hour events.
August 2027
A 37 miles trail in the North Pennines AONB on 7 August 2027, run on Isaac's Tea Trail in original or reverse direction with checkpoints, GPX support and eco-friendly race items.
An unguided navigation challenge in Durham where participants are blindfolded, dropped at an undisclosed location and must find their way back without maps or GPS.
A 10 km trail run from Noses Point in Seaham through Hawthorn Dene and coastal bays with 660 feet ascent, marked route, feed stations and a 2 hour cut off.
A trail half marathon in the North York Moors featuring forest tracks, heather moorland and ascents of Roseberry Topping, limited to 50 runners with a 5 hour cut off.
Trail runs from 5 km to 15 miles across the private Lambton Estate, with varied terrain, live chip timing, finisher medal and on-site parking.
An inflatable obstacle event at Newcastle Racecourse offering 2.5k to 15k looped distances with music zones, hydration, medals and facilities for families and groups.
A self navigated 50K trail race around the Cheviot Hills from Wooler with GPX route, two aid stations, GPS tracker and an 11 hour cutoff.
Short fell race to Roseberry Topping in the North York Moors, 2.3 km with 217 m climb, entry on the day and junior races included.
A 6.4 km fell race at Bellingham Showfield with 183 m ascent, held during the country show and open to runners aged 16 and over with entry on the day.
A 4 km fell race with 120 m climb at the Weardale Agricultural Show in St John's Chapel on 28 Aug 2027, entry on the day £2 and junior races included.
A 110 mile ultra from the Cheviot Hills to the Northumberland coast, starting and finishing in Wooler with a 37.5 hour cut off and a 150 runner limit.
Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k at Guisborough Rugby Club on 29 August 2027 with mandatory kit, downloadable maps, limited parking and fixed entry limits.
Seven hour Time Challenge on a signed trail loop along the River Wear in Durham offering distances from 3 km to 50 km with medals, pins and aid stations.