Trail Running calendar near Grantham 2025-2026

Spring Blickling Half Marathon on 29 Mar 2026 starts and finishes at Blickling Hall on a scenic mixed surface route. Enjoy chip timing, a bespoke medal and finish donuts and cookies while supporting local sport.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Women only half marathon on scenic trails near Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail, with rolling climbs and a welcoming vibe. Finishers earn a medal and enjoy campfire cake and hot drinks while supporting a local women's charity.

Take in scenic trails around Carsington Water with 10K and half marathon options on an undulating reservoir loop. Chip timing, water stations, event photos and a themed finisher medal make this a rewarding spring run.

Event overview Its Grim Up North Running stages a canal towpath event on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near the Barge Pub in Rodley (LS13 1HP) on 05/04/2026. The course is an out-and-back along a flat, even towpath with good trail underfo..

Join the Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge on 05/04/2026 for scenic undulating multi terrain runs around the reservoir, with distances from junior to 20k. Dress as an Easter character and enjoy a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

Join the inaugural Halifax Urban Trail, just over 10K from Shibden Hall across Beacon Hill through historic spots like the Piece Hall and Town Hall. Run town streets and trails while supporting Overgate Hospice on 6 April 2026.

Run the Rosebud Marathon, a scenic 26.2 mile leg of the Rose of the Shires Ultra across Northamptonshire with roughly 60% trail and 40% road. Enjoy varied terrain, aid stations and live GPS tracking to Brixworth Country Park.

Run the Rose of the Shires Ultra, a 54 miles circular route from Brixworth Country Park around scenic Northamptonshire. Mixed trails, canal towpath and road make for a rugged UTMB Index 100K with relay and Rosebud Marathon options.

Explore the rolling Yorkshire Wolds from Driffield Showground on 11 to 12 April 2026 with 30 mile and 50 mile LDWA routes. Enjoy checkpoint support, camping and a hearty finishers meal as you tackle classic countryside trails.

Challenge yourself on the Calderdale Hike, a long distance moorland route from Sowerby Bridge on 11 April 2026. Choose 16, 24 or 35 mile routes across high Pennine valleys with checkpoints, a hot meal and timed results.

Tackle 5km, 10km or a half marathon through Bramham Park's sweeping estate, historic house, statues and woodland trails. Canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner, and all finishers receive medals and race day goodies.

Tackle 28 miles along the traffic free Brampton Valley Way on 12 April 2026, choosing to start from Market Harborough or Northampton for a scenic out and back challenge. Expect quiet trails, two tunnels so bring a head torch, feed stations..

Run a scenic 10k trail loop through the Nene Valley countryside, over green fields, farm tracks and old railway lines. Fully marked with an aid station, this spring race is ideal for runners wanting a country escape.

Tackle 230 km of the Pennine Bridleway over several days and 75 hours, running from the Peak District into Cumbria. Expect wild uplands, staffed checkpoints and a small supportive field for a true adventure run.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in picturesque Saltaire, with 5K, 10K and half marathon routes along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. All finishers get a jumble medal and enjoy hot food and a beer or soft drink at the finish.

Run through the sweeping Thoresby Park estate with wild deer and long horn cattle, choosing routes from a 2 km family run up to a half marathon. Family friendly and canicross allowed on most distances, with medals and scenic countryside fin..

Tackle the rough uplands of Blackstone Edge in this punchy 5.6 km fell race with 366 m climb and boggy sections, visiting the Pennine Way and a Roman road. Organized by Todmorden Harriers, it is a 2026 Fell Running Championships counter.

Celebrate the Peak District's birthday in Castleton with scenic 70 km and 35 km trail routes that showcase the park's varied landscapes. Entry supports Peak District National Park Foundation conservation and community projects.

Tempting at Tempsey : event overview Tempting at Tempsey is a trail running event at Temple Newsam House, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE. The next scheduled race date is 19/04/2026. The Temple Newsam grounds include walking and running..