Trail Running calendar near Grantham 2026-2027

Run a scenic 10 mile loop through North Milton Keynes parklands, riverside paths and woodland, featuring the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel under the Grand Union Canal. Dog friendly and chip timed with marshals and a finish medal for all finish..

Tackle St Aidan's Winter Beast, a 6.66 mile single lap trail around Swillington with genuine climbs, muddy sections and a sluice crossing. Expect tough hills, great views and a friendly small race vibe with limited places.

Join the Irchy Park 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on Sunday 8 February 2026 for a fun woodland run with your dog over grass, dirt and packed tracks. Trophies, medals and dog treats await all finishers.

Join a guided 16k trail run through High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace for runners of similar ability. Enjoy coaching on hill technique, forest facts and chances to spot wildlife on mostly flat single track trails.

Run Phoenix Running Manchester's Friday Frenzy on 13 February 2026 at Hardy Farm, a timed event on a flat 5.3 km out and back towpath where runners can complete as many laps as they like within a 7 hour limit. Finishers get a commemorative..

Test your winter trail legs at The Billing on 14 February 2026, a 14 km scenic loop with two climbs of the Billing and airport views. Limited to 100 entries, organised by Great Owl Running with race HQ at The Emmott Arms.

Take in scenic reservoir trails at Carsington Water with options for a 10K or a half marathon on undulating routes that include looped and out and back sections. Enjoy a themed medal, on course support and post race goodies.

Take on the Winter Half Tour of Bradwell on Saturday 14 February 2026, a challenging 28.2 km fell route across classic Peak District terrain. Expect winter conditions, dramatic views and a friendly, well organised event with electronic timi..

Tackle the Winter Poppyline 2026, a 50 mile winter walking challenge across Norfolk coast and countryside on 14 and 15 February with a 22.5 hour time limit. Limited to 120 places and a qualifier for the 2026 LDWA Hunnypot 100.

Race 5 of the PECO XC League comes to Roundhay Park, Leeds on 15 February 2026 for an undulating 4.5 to 5 mile cross country challenge. Expect competitive club fields, lively atmosphere and scenic park trails.

Enjoy runnable trails through the rolling East Yorkshire countryside at Trails and Tails, offering 4 and 8 mile routes with chip timing and medals for all finishers. Canicross runners and their dogs are welcome with special dog awards and s..

Run the Midgley Moor Fell Race from Booth Cricket Club, a rugged 5 mile course with about 1250 ft of climb across heather moorland where partial flagging and route choices demand navigation. Expect a classic fell challenge and great views.

Hoppits Hill races in Mirfield on 15 February 2026 serve up steep fell terrain and lively competition, including Yorkshire junior championship races for selected age groups. Based at Hopton Mills Cricket Club, this is a true test of climbin..

Take on the Winter Railway Ultra on 21 Feb 2026 with distances from 9 to 37 miles along a scenic disused railway by the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Aid stations and nearby pubs add winter charm to the challenge.

Tackle the classic Doctors Gate Fell Race around Old Glossop: 12.7 miles with nearly 3000 ft of ascent across Pennine ridges and moorland. Expect big climbs, rugged terrain, finish line food and a prize presentation.

Join the ANY KIND OF WEATHER RUNNER at Northampton Active on 21 Feb 2026 for a six hour challenge with distances from 5K to ultra. Enjoy lap based running, on course aid, a finisher medal and a goody bag.

Tackle scenic laps through Thetford Forest at High Lodge with distances from 5k to ultra on a rolling 5 km loop. Enjoy aid stations, post race teas and cake, and a community vibe with 20% of entry fees helping forest upkeep.

Enjoy a scenic off road 9.5 km trail around Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, run as two laps over tracks and trails. Limited to 100 runners, the event includes medals, finish goodies and prizes for the top three in each category.

Join the Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire at Irchester on 25 January and Brigstock on 22 February. Choose 5 km to 15 km on mixed trails, paths and roads with a muddy hill to test you and a custom medal for fini..

Eckington Epic is a self guided 7 mile trail race around Eckington and Marsh Lane, with runnable woodland, fields and several steep climbs. Prepare for February weather with waterproofs, warm layers and a mobile; chip timing.