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!
May 2027
Trail races around Hulne Park near Alnwick Castle with 5k, 10k, half marathon and junior 2k options, chip timing and finisher medals. Entries are limited and the event is hosted by Northumberland Estate.
A 10 mile trail race in Durham on 23 May 2027 featuring marked woodland and river trails, two checkpoints, 1080 feet of ascent and electronic timing.
Follow the scenic Northumberland coastline on a supported 100km journey from Bamburgh Castle to the gates of Tynemouth Priory.
A 7 hour timed trail challenge along the River Wear by Durham Cathedral with distances from 3 km up to 50 km, finishers medals and distance pins.
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.
Coastal trail races at Druridge Bay with 5 km and 10 km options, Canicross friendly and partnered with a local hospice charity.
Two days of junior and adult multisport races at Druridge Bay with open-water swims, trail runs and sprint and standard triathlon races including a 2027 European qualifier.
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.
Experience an off road half marathon along the scenic Durham Coastal Path featuring cliff top views, woodland trails, and over 300 steps.
July 2027
A fully supported, fully waymarked 100 mile ultramarathon with a 48 hour completion window, walker friendly pacing and a Trilogy option across three linked events.
A 20-mile unmarked fell event in Wooler summiting Cheviot and Hedgehope, with a concurrent non-competitive 7-hour Challenge Walk and a 300-entry limit.
Trail running in Teesdale with marked 3.5, 9 and 15 mile courses, aid stations, yoga and a five hour cut off.
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.
A muddy 5k obstacle course at Town Moor, Newcastle for ages 13 and over, held on mixed terrain with staggered wave starts and on-site refreshments and toilets.
A waymarked ultra along Saint Cuthbert's Way from Melrose to Holy Island with live GPS tracking, timed checkpoints and a 20 hour cut off for the 100 km race.
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 mile loop in the North Pennines AONB with 4,800 ft ascent, self navigating route, checkpoints, a three-person relay option and eco-friendly event extras.
A navigation challenge in Durham where participants are blindfolded, dropped at an undisclosed location and must find their way back to The Cartologist without maps or GPS.
A 10 km trail at Noses Point, Seaham through Hawthorn Dene and coastal bays with a marked course, a checkpoint at 4 miles, first aid cover and a two hour cut off.
A trail half marathon in the North York Moors with an ascent of Roseberry Topping, 5 hour cut off, limited to 50 runners and a bespoke finisher medal.