Trail Running calendar near Grantham 2026-2027

Join the Deddington Four Farms Challenge on Sunday 17 May 2026 for 5k and 10k routes around the picturesque parish of Deddington. Open to experienced runners, fun runners and families, it is a friendly event supporting local charities.

Challenge yourself on the Lantern Pike Dash on Sun 17 May 2026 in Little Hayfield, Peak District. This short, steep 2 km climb finishes by the Lantern Pike Inn and welcomes entries on the day for just £3.

Take on 18 miles of scenic Suffolk countryside from Nowton Park to Clare Castle Country Park, running or walking at your own pace. With a friendly atmosphere, medal for all finishers and support for St Nicholas Hospice, this is a challenge..

Tackle the Totley Moor fell race on 19 May in the Peak District: a scenic 10.5 km route with 440 m of climb across woodland, fields and open moorland. Expect classic fell terrain, friendly club vibes and post race facilities.

Enjoy a scenic one lap 10 km through Quarry Bank Mill, the village and Styal woods on 19 May 2026, with mixed trail, grass and tarmac and an undulating, picturesque course. Chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal and a charity donation from e..

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

Join the Castleton Great Ridge Race on 22 May 2026 in the Peak District for a scenic but challenging 9.2 km route with 427 m of climb over dramatic ridgelines. Open to adults 18 and over with online and on the day entry available.

Join the Carsington Hill Race on Friday 22 May 2026 for a challenging 9.5 km (5.9 miles) hill course with sweeping Peak District and Carsington Water views. Part of the village festival, the event supports local facilities and ends with foo..

Grim Reaper Running Festival at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on 23 and 24 May 2026 offers races from 10 miles by day or night to 100 miles solo plus a 100 miles team relay. Tackle a scenic 10 mile loop through ancient woodland and limestone tr..

Run 145 miles non stop along the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to Little Venice on a fully waymarked towpath. Limited to 100 starters with supported or unsupported entries and a 45 hour cutoff, it is a classic long distance challenge.

Tackle the Telford T50, a 50 mile trail around scenic Shropshire with views of Ironbridge and the Wrekin on 23 May 2026. Organised by How Hard Can It Be Events, the pre marked course mixes trails and roads with aid stations and cake.

A flat, friendly trail run from Pelican Park into East Hull countryside via the TransPennine and Hornsea Rail Trails, with distances from 5k to marathon. Marshalled course, regular aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..

Take on Bluebell's Revenge, a Peak District fell race from the Bluebell Inn near Belper on Wed 27 May 2026. The 5.5 mile route climbs 315 m, is limited to 125 runners, accepts pre entry or cash on the night and finishes back at the pub.

Tackle the full Ridgeway in an 86 mile point to point trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury Stones, with rugged views, checkpoints and solid race support. Limited field makes this a classic long distance test for experienced trail runners.

Explore the Peak District from Bakewell Showground with Maverick Race's Maverick Peak District Trail on 30 May 2026. Choose 6 km, 10 km or 28 km routes across moorland, river valleys and Pennine paths for panoramic views and pure trail runn..

Tackle the Ridgeway Chase 60 km ultramarathon across iconic ridgelines and wooded trails, starting at Ivinghoe Beacon and finishing near Wallingford. Expect a scenic but testing day with full support, chip timing and a finisher medal.

Run the Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run on 31 May 2026 at Worksop College for a scenic 5.5 mile trail into Clumber Park with marshals, first aid and a finisher medal. Proceeds go to Cancer Research.

Take on scenic trails, woodlands and parkland at Tatton Park on 31 May 2026 with 5km, 10km or Half Marathon distances to suit every runner. Finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and refreshments, and one well controlled dog per r..

Take on a 3 hour score challenge over Longstone Moor in the stunning Peak District, starting from Great Longstone. Run solo or in pairs and test your navigation skills while raising vital funds for Buxton Mountain Rescue Team.