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!
September 2027
A roughly 22 mile trail across Upper Coquetdale and the Cheviot Hills, held to raise funds for Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team, with marked checkpoints and a 10 hour cut off.
Trail runs around Raby Castle estate with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options, chip timing, free on site parking and cani cross friendly.
Two supported trail races from Durham riverside into nearby countryside, with feed stations, live chip timing and finisher medal and merchandise.
An hourly 4.1 mile loop race at West Shields Farm where runners repeat the loop until one remains, on mixed farmland and woodland terrain with about 400 ft climb per loop.
A coastal ultramarathon of about 63 miles along the Cleveland Way from Guisborough to Filey with an 18 hour limit, mandatory kit checks and an included tracker for safety.
A 17.1 km fell race near Cronkley with 560 m climb, FRA permit, full FRA kit required, pre entry and on the day entry available, limited to 150 participants.
A fell race at Thropton Showfield on 18 Sep 2027 covering 10.9 km with 365 m climb, entry on the day and teams of three permitted.
A 10 km trail run through grasslands and woodlands at Rising Sun Country Park near Newcastle on 26 September 2027, canicross friendly with one dog per runner.
October 2027
A weekend of trail events around Kielder Reservoir with marathon, half, 10K, gravel duathlon and junior races, chip timed and served by shuttle buses.
A MapRun Navigation Score at St John's Chapel on 9 Oct 2027 with pre entry and on the day options, minimum age 14 and event Permit plus UK Athletics insurance.
A timed trail event on the River Wear offering flexible distances from 3 km to ultra distances, themed medals, distance pins, and support at each lap.
Trail half marathon along Hadrian's Wall from Housesteads Roman Fort to Tyne Green Country Park with shuttle buses, bag drop, live chip timing and a cani cross option.
A 10K night run or walk from Wooler Hostel around Humbleton Hillfort with marked route, a 2 km checkpoint for water and sweets, 1,575 ft ascent and a 3 hour cut off.
November 2027
Saturn Running's Remembrance Run in Durham is a timed trail event along the River Wear with medals, distance pins, multiple distance options and on-course aid.
December 2027
A 16.8 km fell race in Allendale, Northumberland on Sun 5 Dec 2027 with 379 m of climb; entry available pre-event and on the day, teams allowed, FRA permit in place.
A 17.7 km fell race around Simonside Cairns in Northumberland with 540 m climb, teams allowed and entry on the day for £10; the event holds an FRA permit.
Trail Time Challenge in Durham along the River Wear with a bobble hat and medal for finishers, offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km.
A winter fell race on 27 December 2027 in Guisborough Woods featuring an 8.8 km senior course with 376 m climb plus junior races and team competition.