Trail Running calendar near Great Ponton 2026-2027

Multi distance running event at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on May 23 to May 24, 2026, with solo races of 10, 40, 70 and 100 miles and a 100 miles team option. The marked 10 mile loop passes woodland, estate roads and a lakeside section.

A non-stop **145 mile** towpath race from Birmingham to Little Venice, London, run under UK Athletics rules. Entry is for runners aged 20 plus, limited to 100 starters, with a 45 hour overall cut off and support options for unsupported runn..

A Backyard Ultra at the Lower Red Lion where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one remains. Individual entries only, limited to 90, with part of the entry fee donated to local charity Youth Talk.

Trail runs from Pelican Park along the TransPennine and Hornsea Rail Trails on flat, well surfaced trails. Multiple distances from 5k to marathon, marshalled course, aid stations about every three miles, finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A ten leg relay along the Yorkshire Wolds Way from Filey to Hessle on 24 May 2026, limited to 25 teams from UKA affiliated clubs, with team categories, an entry fee per team, and a donation to National Trails.

A self-navigation trail race at the Green Man in Toppesfield on 24 May 2026 offering approx 10 miles and 6.2 miles. The event follows UK Athletics rules, uses a written route description and has limited parking.

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..

A new fell race from Sinfin Running Club around the Chevin covering 8.9 km with 315 m of climb. The marked course uses two short loops and a figure of eight and includes some short road sections.

An in-person 8 km trail loop around Calke Abbey nature park, meeting at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park. Organised by Run 4 U and Perform Running Club, with free parking and refunds available up to one day before the event.

An 86 miles point-to-point trail race from Ivinghoe Beacon to the Avebury Stones on 30 May 2026, covering 139 km with 1850 m+ ascent. The event has open tracking, defined checkpoints, a 28-hour time limit, and a 150 runner field limit.

Two ultra trail races from Bakewell Showground across the Peak District with a 101 km and a 55 km route, significant elevation gain, outposts and mandatory kit requirements for the ultra distances.

A 60 km point to point ultramarathon along the Ridgeway National Trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to near Wallingford, featuring ridgeline views, open tracking and marked navigation across the Chilterns and North Wessex Downs.

A timed track ultra at Woodbank Park Athletics Track in Stockport offering 6, 12 or 24 hour options where runners complete as many 400m loops as possible. Results list laps, distance and time and finishers receive a medal.

A reworked May 2026 50 mile trail around Telford passing Ironbridge and the Wrekin, with four checkpoints, recommended trail shoes and a 9PM cut off. Participants report good waymarking and well stocked aid stations.

A mixed terrain half marathon and 10k in England on 30th May 2026. Routes mix quiet country roads and off road sections, and the event raises money for local good causes.

A track running event at Wodson Park on 31 May 2026 with distances from 5k to a six hour challenge. Chip timing, aid stations, a bespoke medal and limited entries are provided.

An annual *5.5 mile* trail run on 31 May 2026 that starts at Worksop College and travels through Clumber Park. The event raises funds for Cancer Research, has a minimum age of 16, and provides a medal for finishers.

Trail runs at Tatton Park on 31 May 2026 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon routes through parkland and woodlands, live chip timing, on-site parking and a canicross-friendly policy.

A score fell race around Longstone Edge starting from the Crispin Inn in Great Longstone. Competitors use SI timing, choose their own routes to collect points within a set time limit, and may enter solo or as pairs across multiple age categ..

A 5k, 10k and junior race at Sixfields Stadium in Northampton on Sunday 31 May 2026. The start and finish are inside the stadium and the route continues on closed roads around the town.