Trail Running calendar near Bourne 2026-2027

Trail races of 5k, 5 mile and 10 mile start and finish at Inspire Luton Sports Village, following countryside trails on the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire border. Facilities include a car park, changing rooms, showers and a café.

A short, historic fell race from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike and back. The AS classified course is about 3.4 miles with roughly 275 m of climb, offers age category prizes, and includes a small travel voucher incentive.

An evening fell race in Darley Dale covering 7.3 km with 240 m of climb. The waymarked route features forest trails, steep ascents including a final climb to Oker Trig Point, technical descents and a short dash to the finish.

Flagg Moor Run is a 5.5 mile fell race in Flagg in the Peak District, following fields, lanes and country roads through Pomeroy and Chelmorton before returning to the village. Entries open in August 2025 with a standard fee of £7.

Two trail ultras of **100k** and **50k** around Market Harborough following the Harborough Round, with GPX files, multiple checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The routes visit villages, Foxton Locks and the Kelmarsh Tunnel.

Four self navigated trail races in Edale on 22 August 2026 across Peak District terrain. GPX and maps are provided, checkpoints supply food and drinks, and ultra and marathon runners carry trackers for safety.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 22 August 2026, on marked and marshalled paths. The event includes an event village with food and finish-line goodies and a discounted event t-shirt with entry.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and a junior race on 30 August 2026, with chip timing, medals, race photos and an event village.

A 10 km fell race in Eyam on 1 September 2026 with moorland climbs to Sir William Hill and a 3 km junior race. Prizes come from The Barrel Inn at Bretton and a barbecue and bar operate after the race.

An evening trail run through Ickworth Park with chip timed 5 km and 10 km courses across limestone paths, meadows and woodland. All finishers receive a medal and water refills are available without single use cups.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

A seaside trail event from Hornsea along the Trans Pennine Trail offering flat out and back routes, multiple distances and feed stations every three miles. Finishers are offered a bespoke medal and a selection of postrace treats.

Two linked fell races from Hayfield in the Peak District offer a 24.5 km, 1270 m ascent or a 15.5 km, 650 m option, both requiring navigation and mountain experience. Entries open pre and on the day, 200 places; full kit and map compulsory.

A 7.1 km fell race on the Longshaw estate as part of the Longshaw Sheepdog Trials on 5 Sep 2026, using a revised route with about 236 m of ascent. Pre entry is required and the race is run under Fell Runners Association permit and insurance..

Join a scenic charity 10k across Staffordshire countryside, starting and finishing at the canal side Hartley Arms in Wheaton Aston. With only 150 places, the race finishes with music and food at the pub to celebrate local charities.

The Exterminator is a classic 17-mile fell race demanding self-navigation over moorland, fields, and tracks. Runners must be self-sufficient, carrying full mandatory kit and their own map. It's the challenging final event in the Totley AC s..

A scenic charity trail event on 6 September 2026 from Great Ponton Village Centre near Grantham, with routes on footpaths, bridleways and quiet country roads, and distances from 10 km to 26.4 miles.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

A fully marked 100 Miles trail ultra that loops through Sherwood Forest and returns to South Wheatley. The course follows canal towpath and forest trails, offers well stocked aid stations, a 30 hours cut off and a 150 runner limit.