Trail Running calendar near Grantham 2025-2026

Join the Cross Keys Road and Fell Relay in Uppermill for a spirited team race across road and fell in the South West Pennines. Teams of four run two road and two fell legs from the Cross Keys Inn, with pre entry and on site entries welcome.

Run scenic bridleways at the Clipston Trail Half or Country 5 Miler, starting and finishing at Clipston Recreation Ground. Enjoy homemade cakes and a finisher medal while helping maintain local playing fields.

Run the flat, riverside Ouse Valley routes in Huntingdonshire with marathon and half marathon options on grass, gravel and tarmac paths. Enjoy peaceful river views and fast courses suitable for trail runners of all levels.

Tackle 102 miles around Manchester linking iconic canals, starting and finishing at MediaCity Salford Quays. Limited to 250 runners with a 30 hour cutoff and full aid support for a classic late September ultrarunning adventure.

Take on the Stuart Learmouth Memorial Undulator in Wirksworth, Derbyshire on 27 September, a scenic but testing 13.7 km fell race with 457 m ascent across quarries, trails and Harborough Rocks. Pre entry only, bring your own cup.

Rowbotham's Round Rotherham is a classic autumn trail from Manvers Waterfront offering 80 km and 50 mile options in early October. Expect undulating terrain and varied underfoot from towpaths to muddy woodland, with relay teams welcome.

Event details The East Coast "Chuffer" is an off-road running event based at Peasholm Park, Scarborough (N Bay Promenade, YO12 7TR; What3Words ///unions.awards.lists). The route follows the old railway line known as the Cinder Tra..

Experience The Drop in Manchester: blindfolded participants are driven to a secret drop off and must navigate back on foot over 10 or 15 miles as the crow flies. No GPS allowed, live tracking keeps it safe and competitive.

The Sheffield Tententen is a popular multi-terrain trail running event held annually in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield. Featuring a 10k race and a 2.5k fun run for children aged 4 to 14, it attracts over 1,000 participants each year. The course..

Join the Cannock Chase Running Festival on 11 October 2026 at Concert Field, Birches Valley for scenic forest runs across half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races. Expect chip timing, themed medals, free photos and a lively event village.

Join the 20th Andrew Heywood Memorial Windgather on 11 Oct 2026 in the Peak District, a 21.7 km trail with 762 m ascent starting at the Burbage Institute, Buxton. Pre entry is advised and pre entries receive a commemorative memento.

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water with a choice of Half Marathon or 10K on reservoir loops. Celebrate at the event village with a themed medal, water and festival goodies and GPX files to preview the course.

Run Amberaid 30 or Petit Raid 20 on 17 October 2026, a figure of eight through the Amber Valley's scenic trails. Expect undulating climbs, self navigation via GPX and route notes, and a finisher medal for all who complete the course.

Join Its Grim Up North Running for the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Brighouse, a relaxed scenic series that celebrates Your Distance Your Pace Your Weekend. Choose 5K 10K or half marathon and enjoy a jumble medal hot food and a beer or soft..

Run the scenic Monsal Trail through tunnels and over the Monsal viaduct in a traffic free half marathon or 10k from Bakewell Station. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos and stunning Derbyshire views.

Take on a flat 30 mile ultramarathon along the scenic River Stort and Lee navigation, 15 miles each way. Enjoy grassy trails with some muddy stretches, a finishers medal for all and trophies for top three men and women.

Run the Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows, a timed multi terrain loop event with routes from 5k to ultra and flexible lap options for 4 or 6 hour formats. Enjoy lakeside scenery, a friendly aid station and a bespoke finisher medal.

Join Irchester Spooktacular, a Halloween night run through woodland trails with a 5k and a 2k family fun run. Fancy dress, themed marshals, finishers medals, Halloween chocolates and free event photos make it great family fun.

Halloween on the Leeds Liverpool Canal, from a Ghostly 1 Mile family run to an ultra, with bespoke medals and spooky treats. Fancy dress is encouraged and spot prizes will be awarded.

Race You To The Summit is a classic 4.3 mile fell race from the Summit Inn up to the White House and back, with about 260 m of climbing through Pennine moorland. Come in Halloween fancy dress for the costume competition and prizes.