Trail Running calendar near Great Ponton 2025-2026

The Stuart Learmouth Undulator Fell Race, organized by Wirksworth Running Club, is a classic 13.7 km (8.5 miles) fell race in the Peak District featuring 457 meters (1500 feet) of ascent. Starting at Stoney Wood near the Lime Kiln pub in Wirksworth, the challenging course combines steep climbs, rock..

Wild Run Cotswolds is staged at Cornbury Park, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, within the Wychwood forests. The event offers a 10K loop with options for a half marathon, marathon (four loops), or a 360° challenge (six hours to complete as many 10K loops). The course uses private estate trails, mixing smooth..

Run Sandringham is a popular running event held at the Royal Estate in Sandringham, West Norfolk, known as the Royal Family’s winter retreat. The event features a Half Marathon covering 13.1 miles, along with a Community Mile suitable for families and runners aged four and above. The scenic course c..

The Grantchester Charity Runs, held near Grantchester village outside Cambridge, feature 10k and 3k races through scenic, predominantly flat farmland with no road crossings, ensuring a safe and pleasant course. The volunteer-run event supports Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Charitable T..

Ilam 3 Peaks is a classic, fully marked fell race held at Ilam Primary School, Ilam (DE6 2AZ). The 6.4 km (4 miles) loop climbs Bunster Hill, crosses a river, and races between three summits, delivering around 520 m of ascent. The route is described as a lung-busting start with fast sections in betw..

The ZigZag Wensum Way Trail is a scenic trail running event held near Billingford Lakes, Norfolk (postcode NR20 4RG). The course features a 5.3 km out-and-back route combining tarmac paths, grasslands, and rugged trails, offering variety for trail enthusiasts. Participants can choose between 4-hour..

Bournville Leafy 10k is a 10-kilometre multi-terrain race held in Bournville, Birmingham, with the start and finish at Rowheath Pavilion on Heath Road. The course winds through parkland and leafy paths, featuring off-road sections on grass and uneven ground. The event fosters a friendly, community a..

Kingfisher Challenge is held at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry (CV3 2AB). This six-hour trail event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities, letting you complete as many 5k laps as you choose—the 3.3-mile loop can yield just over 5k or 50+ miles depending on your pace. The course runs mainly on..

Petzl Night Trails 10K at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry, is a nocturnal 10-kilometre trail run hosted by Big Bear Events. The route winds through woodland, meadow and grass fields around Coombe Abbey Park (CV3 2AB), with exposed roots, uneven surfaces, gates and an undulating profile. It’s a head-torc..

The Manchester Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held at Giants Seat Scout Camp in Manchester, United Kingdom. Participants run a four-mile loop every hour on the hour, testing their endurance and mental strength to find their true limit. The event is known for its challenging format and supp..

The Hoby Hop Trail Race is a five-mile chip-timed cross country and Canicross event held in the scenic Upper Wreake valley near Hoby, Leicestershire. The course features fields, stiles, brooks, traditional footpaths, and gentle hills, offering great countryside views. The race starts and finishes at..

Calverley Chaos is a 12-kilometre trail race held in Rodley, Leeds, along the fully marked Calverley Millennium Way footpath. Organized by Great Owl Running, the event features a unique twist where half the runners complete the course clockwise and the other half anti-clockwise on a single loop with..

The Drop - Manchester is a unique and challenging race held in the city, offering participants a 10-mile or 15-mile course to complete solo or in teams. Inspired by military-style endurance, the event requires runners to navigate back to the event center from an undisclosed drop-off point without ma..

Goyt Valley Challenge is an off-road endurance event starting and finishing at Buxton Community School in Buxton, Derbyshire. It offers two routes: a long 26.2-mile course with around 4,000 ft of ascent, and a short 14.3-mile route with about 2,000 ft of ascent, both traversing the western Peak Dist..

Round Rotherham Solo is an endurance trail event organized by Rotherham Harriers and Athletics Club. It covers 80 km (50 miles) with about 800 m of total climb, looping through the South Yorkshire Forest and surrounding rural areas near Rotherham. The route is undulating and traverses a mix of canal..

Steeple Barton Chase is an annual running event held at Barton Abbey, midway between Oxford and Banbury in Oxfordshire, near the A4260. The programme includes a 10K race, a 5K option for runners, and an inclusive Family Fun Run around the cricket ground. The undulating course combines country lanes,..

The Run Yorkshire Roundhay 5k is set to take place in Roundhay Park, Leeds, on October 5, 2025. This scenic event features a single lap around one of Europe's largest city parks, encompassing beautiful landscapes, lakes, and a climb to the Mansion House. The race is designed for participants aged 11..

The Wild Deer Leafkick at Thoresby Park is a trail running event held in October within the historic 1,000-acre estate of Thoresby Park, home to a 17th-century mansion, wild deer, and long-horned cattle. The event offers multiple distances: a family-friendly 2km, 5-mile, 10-mile, 20-mile, and a 30-m..

The Charnwood Challenge 2025 is an off-road running and walking event near Loughborough. The main 10-mile course winds through the Charnwood countryside, offering a rural trail experience for adults and older youths. A 1-mile Junior Challenge is also held (open to all ages) with on-the-day entry.The..

Thompson Millennium Green 10k & 5k in Thompson, Norfolk features a scenic multi-terrain course through pathways, lanes, and bridleways around the village. The 10k route starts on the Millennium Green and loops via farmland tracks, Griston Road (past the Chequers pub) and Peddars Way before returning..