Trail Running calendar near Great Ponton 2026-2027

A 10 km trail championship at Wendover Woods on 6 December 2026 with entry by invitation for top 20 percent finishers at Runaway Racing events, age category winners and volunteers. The course is marked and timed, with awards and support fac..

Three loop walk and run event around Holmfirth from Brockholes Village Hall offering routes of 11.6, 7.2 and 4.2 miles. Entry places are limited and the event includes refreshments and a finish meal.

Trail runs and duathlons at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, set in 3,300 acres of woodland. Distances include a Family 1 Mile, 5km and 10km; 5km and 10km allow one well-controlled dog per runner.

Seasonal trail races through Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 offer 10k, 5k and a 1.2 km junior run. The event uses mostly flat forest trails, awards bespoke medals and prizes, welcomes seasonal fancy dress and raises funds for Shelter.

Festive multi-distance run at High Lodge, Thetford Forest on 13 December 2026. Looped routes from 5k to ultra with lap based heavy and ultra options, an aid station and event medals. Twenty percent of entry fees supports forest upkeep.

A winter 15 mile trail race in the Lincolnshire Wolds with loadbearing and unweighted categories, strict cut-offs and GPX route files available; organised by Yellow Belly Ultras, entry fee £35.

Christmas Canter at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances, a bespoke finisher medal, aid stations every 10k and parking included. The event uses loop and out and back formats and has a seven hour cut off.

A festive trail running day at Wendover Woods on 20 December 2026 offering a Family Santa Mile plus 5 mile and 10 mile options, with medals and seasonal treats for finishers.

A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.

Boxing Day fell race from Totley AC pavilion over a *7.8 km* course with 270 m ascent across woods, moor and fields. The route is on public rights of way, requires FRA best-practice kit, and raises funds for local charities.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

A 43 mile point to point ultra from Wendover to Little Venice mixing country trails, roads and canal towpath. The event uses GPS tracking, has five checkpoints and a baggage transfer, and is open to runners aged 18 and over.

A lapped running event at Brandon Country Park with a 5.3 km multi terrain loop and flexible four or six hour formats. Aid stations each lap, baggage storage at your own risk, bespoke medals and chargeable park parking.

A non stop *268 mile* winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, with a 156 hour limit and over 10,700 metres of ascent. The route passes Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, Hadrian's Wall and the Cheviots.

Navigate the terrain of Cannock Chase in this 27 km fell race starting from Milford Common. Participants must use navigation skills across a 540 m climb with full FRA kit required for the journey.

A road event on the Windmill Way in Bury St Edmunds on 16 January 2027 offering distances from 5k to ultra with aid stations every 10 km. Parking is included and finishers receive a bespoke or lucky dip medal.

Flat out and back races along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal at Kirkstall. Distances range from 10K to ultramarathon, with feed stations, marshals and Trail Running Association licensing.

A six-hour self-paced lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park with a 3.3 mile runnable loop, canicross and rucking options, tiered entry fees and a charitable donation to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.

Two races start from Kirkstall Bridge Inn: a scenic ~16 km trail along canal and riverside paths, and a flat 10 km out and back on the canal towpath. Courses are fully marked and marshalled with basic facilities at race HQ.

A lap based event at Bawsey Country Park offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon on sand, gravel and grass. Mass start, aid station every lap, bespoke finisher medals and parking included.