Locomotion Trail Runs
The Locomotion Trail Runs is a charity running event on Sunday 20 September 2026 that marks the 201st anniversary of the S&DR railway and the region's engineering history. The event is based at Locomotion, Station Road, Eaglescliffe, and uses parts of the original railway route.
Routes:
10 miles: Locomotion - Preston Park - Teesdale Way - S&DR Ticket Office - return. (3 miles road / 7 Miles track).
5 miles: S&DR Ticket Office - Teesdale Way - Preston Park - finish Locomotion. (1.5 miles road / 3.5 miles track).
Both events are dog friendly. Entrants must be at least 10 years old; participants aged 10 to 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Neither route is suitable for standard prams; only prams designed for cross-country use are permitted.
Organisers have arranged free use of Eaglescliffe Station Car Park for competitors and supporters. Free rail travel from Eaglescliffe to Thornaby is provided for 5 mile runners.
Proceeds are shared between the Great North Air Ambulance and the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Timetable:
10 mile run: Registration at Locomotion from 9.00am, run starts at 10.30 am
5 mile run: Registration at Locomotion, from 9.00am, run starts at 10.30 am
All finishers receive medals; trophies are awarded to the male and female winners.