Trail Running calendar near Grantham 2026-2027

A licensed, timed five mile trail race through Smalley, Mapperley and Shipley Country Park with water stations, a race village and prizes. A separate one mile colourful fun run on the event field provides a finisher medal and limited places..

A 24 hour challenge on a 1 mile loop at Nuneaton Harriers track where runners complete one mile each hour for 24 consecutive hours, with a substantial finisher's medal for completers and limited attended places.

Experience a chip timed multi terrain race through the picturesque country roads and bridleways of Willingham. Choose between 10km and 4 mile routes followed by fun races for children at the local recreation ground.

Community road races of 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km youth race at Jobbers Wood near Much Hadham on 5 July 2026. Organised by The Bishop's Stortford High School as a fundraiser with chip timing, finisher T shirts and age group trophies.

A community organised fell race around Great Hucklow covering about 10 km with roughly 340 m of ascent. The route crosses moorland, fields and woods and finishes back at the school with flapjacks provided by the village.

A trail half marathon at Lyme National Trust on 5 July 2026 with a route via the Gritstone Trail, Kerridge Ridge and the Macclesfield Canal. The course is fully marked and marshalled with two aid stations and a finishers medal or tree optio..

Forest trail races at Cannock Chase on 5 July 2026 feature a half marathon and 10k through hilly woodland, available route maps, on-site parking, a bespoke medal and free race photographs.

Trail races of 10 km, 22 km and 50 km take place around Tittesworth Reservoir in the southern Peak District on 5 July 2026, with marked courses, regular aid stations and on site pay and display parking.

Explore the scenic high ground around Matlock in this self navigated challenge for runners and walkers. Choose between 17 km and 35 km routes to support the Derby Mountain Rescue Team.

A six hour endurance run on a scenic 5k loop at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell. Fully chip timed with solo, pair, and team entry options so runners complete as many laps as they can in six hours.

Experience a 6 mile trail run through the Bromsgrove countryside featuring woodland paths and rolling hills. Starting at Sanders Park, this off road adventure offers a scenic route with medals for all finishers.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Hull with a variety of interval based running challenges. Choose between solo doubles or relay formats across multiple distance repetitions in this July event.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle event at Fairlands Valley Park with mixed terrain, staggered wave starts and on-site facilities. Participants must be 13 or older and receive event support plus a finisher medal.

A short 5 km fell race at the Langley Village Fete in the Peak District, featuring about 198 m of climb and on the day entry with a £5 fee; places are limited to 60 and parking in the village may be busy.

Enjoy a flat 1.5 mile fun run along the Methley canal towpath in Leeds. This long running community event features medals for all finishers and a specific competition for local school teams.

Black Rocks Fell Race in Matlock on 8 July 2026 runs mostly on good trails with a mid race climb past Black Rocks and a total ascent of 800 feet. The event is organised by Matlock Athletic Club.

Part of the Northants 5K Series, Race 4 runs in Fermyn Woods Country Park on Wednesday 8 July 2026 over multi terrain through an ancient woodland. Finishers receive a bespoke 5K medal and a virtual entry option is available.

Experience an off road 10 km single lap through the trails of Wyre Forest in this summer evening race. This inclusive event welcomes canicross runners and offers a focused racing environment starting from the Callow Hill Visitor Centre.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

A category BS fell race on 9 July 2026 at Thurlstone Gala/Football Field, South Yorkshire, featuring a single-lap undulating 6.4 km course. Entry fee is £6 and prizes include age-group awards plus cash for breaking listed course records.