Trail Running calendar near Grantham 2026-2027

A guided 13 mile trail half marathon in the Chiltern Hills with about 300 m ascent, grouped pacing led by English Athletics qualified leaders, a mid-route refreshment point and a finisher’s medal.

Weekend races on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell offer a half marathon and a 10k along a traffic free former railway route with tunnels and a viaduct, set within Peak District scenery.

Enjoy the Feisty and Fluffy Phoenix Run in Manchester, a flat off road riverside loop with a minimum 3.28 mile lap or run as far as you can in seven hours. First 50 sign ups who complete a lap earn a limited edition Phoenix soft toy and the..

A 17.5 mile annual trail race around the Ashridge Estate, run anti clockwise on well marked paths with a routed detour to Ivinghoe Beacon. Water stations, finisher gifts and prizes for top male and female finishers are provided.

The Ultra in the Black Country returns for its ninth year in March 2026. This 32-mile scenic loop starts and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park. The traffic-free route explores disused railways, canal paths, and tunnels, and can be run sol..

A half marathon at Blickling with the start and finish at Blickling Hall. The multi-terrain route has a four hour cut-off, a charity entry option with a £150 fundraising requirement, and limited entries that are sold out for this edition.

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Family friendly event at Telford Town Park with 2.5K and 5K routes, a finisher teddy for each participant, and a post-race teddy bears picnic. The event raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and encourages fundraising.

This 5.5-mile fell race with 1700 feet of climb is the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series. It's an FRA Category A short race starting from Ercall Wood Academy. The event includes a shorter junior race and offers prizes across multiple c..

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.

A 50 mile trail race on Good Friday 3 April 2026 from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail. The event features six checkpoints, live GPS tracking, a 14 hour cut off and limited entry; 2026 places are sold out.

A ladies-only trail half marathon under the April Pink Moon. This scenic out-and-back route through Sutton Springs Wood and the Five Pits Trail is challenging and supports a Women's Aid charity. Finish with a medal, cake, and drinks by a ca..

Trail races around Carsington Water on 4 April 2026 offering a half marathon and a 10K with marked kilometres, marshals and an event village with food and partner giveaways.

Canal-side trail races from Rodley along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering distances from 10k to ultra marathon. The course is an out and back on a mostly flat towpath with marshals, regular feed stations and finisher medals.

Join the festive Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge for a run around the reservoir. Choose from 5k to 20k distances or a junior run, with custom medals and photos for all. Optional Easter costumes welcome.

Join the Alan Kirk Memorial Lad's Leap on Sun 5 Apr 2026 in Crowden near Woodhead for a testing 9.5 km moorland race with 518 m of ascent and spectacular Peak District views. Teams welcome and entries available on the day.

Run through Fakenham Town Centre on a 1km closed-road loop this Easter Sunday. The event is part of a community Funday, with a 5k, a 1k Fun Run, and a Toddle'n'Trike for young children. All finishers get a medal.

Experience Halifax like never before. The Halifax Urban Trail is a unique 10K route that takes runners through the town's historic buildings, from Shibden Park to the Piece Hall. This inaugural event supports a local hospice charity.

Rose of the Shires Ultra The Rose of the Shires Ultra is a 54-mile circular ultra marathon in Northamptonshire. The route starts and finishes at Brixworth Country Park and passes through countryside, villages, towns, and two country parks...

Take on the Rosebud Marathon, a 26.2 mile stretch of the Rose of the Shires Ultra through scenic Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal tow path. Enjoy waymarked routes, on site support, a finisher medal and prizes for top runners.