Tees Trailtastic

Your favourite summer trail run is back, with THREE stunning distances!

Join us in the heart of Teesdale for Tees Trailtastic 2026: a supportive, inclusive, beautifully organised trail running event designed for every level of runner. Whether you’re brand new to trails or chasing a new challenge, this is your chance to explore breathtaking routes, enjoy the community atmosphere, and finish with that feel-good buzz only trail running delivers.

This year, we’re excited to introduce a brand new 15 mile course, alongside our classic 3.5 mile and 9 mile routes. Each trail has been carefully designed to showcase the best views, varied terrain, and the unforgettable atmosphere that makes Trailtastic so special.

All entries include:
✓ Fully marked course
✓ Friendly marshals
✓ Finish-line goodies
✓ Optional group warm-up and post run LRC Yoga
✓ Free professional photographs
✓ A welcoming community where every runner feels at home

🌟 Why runners love Trailtastic
Trailtastic is more than a race, it’s an experience. No egos, no pressure, just stunning views, great company, and a day that reminds you why you love running or walking.

We welcome:
• Newer runners building confidence on trails
• Road runners trying something new
• Women returning to sport after life changes
• Runners rebuilding after illness or injury
• Trail lovers who want a friendly event, not a frenetic race

If you finish smiling, we’ve done our job.

There will be spot prizes on the day for all three events thanks to prizes from fantastic local businesses and every finisher receives an exclusive LRC Tees Trailtastic memento.

Post event Yoga led by Yoga teacher Susie from Long Run Collective. There will be three short post run yoga sessions on the grass (weather permitting) so you can relax and unwind after your run. These will be at approximately 10am, 10.45am and 11.30am.

Facilities: Toilets available at the race HQ. There is paid car parking available at Teesdale School which is next to the HUB (£5 to park) or there are limited free car parking places available around the town. We are sorry but there are no changing facilities at the TCR Hub - please leave valuables in your car or with a spectator.

Cut-off Time: 5 hours (walk-runners welcome!)

All courses will be marshalled and sign posted so you do not need to worry about getting lost.

Aid Stations: There are aid stations around the course (one for the 3.5 mile, two for the 9 mile runners and four for the 15 mile run) with water and fuel and hydration thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration. Feel free to carry your own nutrition!

👟 Who Can Enter?
🔹 3.5 mile event: Runners aged 15+
🔹 9 mile event: Runners aged 17+
🔹15 mile event: runners aged 17+

TRA Licensed & UK Athletics Rules Apply

Let’s Go Green! We encourage carpooling, let us know if you’d like to share a ride, and we’ll help coordinate.

Ready to hit the trails? Sign up now!

We can’t wait to see you out there!