Trail Running calendar near Barleythorpe 2026-2027

Carsington Water stages a Half Marathon and 10k on 5 December 2026, run on marked trail paths around the reservoir with marshals and kilometre markers. Entries include a themed medal, water and post race goodies.

A festive trail event at Chasewater Country Park offering 10k, 5k and a junior run around the reservoir. Mostly flat compacted trails, prizes including best dressed fancy dress, and funds raised for Shelter.

A single 10 mile canicross loop at Grafham Water on 6 December 2026, starting on the dam and circling the reservoir. The event includes dog-friendly facilities, a finisher medal with a dog charm, and nearby camping.

Celebrate the season at Ferry Meadows with a flexible multi-terrain lap challenge. Run as many 5.3 km loops as you like within a 4 or 6 hour window to earn your finishers medal.

This three-hour mountain marathon score event unfolds in the Peak District's Derbyshire Dales. Run solo or with a partner in a timed navigation challenge. A pre-printed map, hot drinks, and post-race flapjack are provided.

Test your navigation and fell running skills in the Peak District hills. This three hour score event in Alstonefield allows you to choose your own route and compete solo or as a pair across moorland and dales.

A 10 km trail championship at Wendover Woods on 6 December 2026, limited to 200 invited runners who meet qualifying criteria. The course has 295 m of elevation, route marking, chip timing and age category awards.

A winter walking and running event in Holmfirth with three looped routes of 11.6, 7.2 and 4.2 miles from Brockholes Village Hall, offering refreshments, a finish meal and a certificate.

Festive trail races at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield include a family 1 mile plus 5km and 10km options with canicross permitted on the longer distances. Live chip timing, medals and seasonal treats are provided to finishers.

A seasonal trail event at Salcey Forest offering 10k, 5k and a 1.2 km junior run on tree lined, mostly flat forest trails. The race raises funds for Shelter and includes a bespoke medal and free photographs.

A looped forest event at High Lodge, Thetford Forest offering distances from 5k to ultra on a 5.3 km lap, with on-course aid, bespoke medals, reduced parking for participants, and a portion of fees supporting forest upkeep.

Festive trail runs at Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026 feature a family 1 Mile plus 5km and 10km trail races in ancient oak woodland, with canicross options for the 5km and 10km and seasonal finisher medals and treats.

Celebrate the end of the year with this festive event in Bury St Edmunds. Choose between 5k and ultra distances on an undulating course with a seven hour cut off and bespoke medals for all finishers.

Festive trail runs at Wendover Woods on 20 December 2026, with a Family Santa Mile and 5- and 10-mile races; finishers receive medals and seasonal treats. Entry fees range from £14 to £29.

A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.

A Boxing Day 7.8 km fell race from Totley AC with 270 m ascent, partially waymarked across Blacka and Totley Moor. Full FRA best-practice kit is required and proceeds support S6 foodbank and Edale Mountain Rescue.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

Celebrate the New Year with a choice of 10, 13, or 21 mile circular routes through West Yorkshire. Open to both walkers and runners, this event includes snacks and a finishers certificate.

A 43 mile point to point ultra from Wendover to Little Venice in London combining trails, roads and canal towpath. The event includes real time GPS tracking, checkpoints, finishers medals and prizes for top finishers.

A timed trail event at Brandon Country Park offering four hour or six hour options on a 5.3 km multi terrain lap with an aid station each lap, baggage space at base and a choice of bespoke or generic finisher medals.