Trail Running calendar near Lincolnshire 2025-2026

Join the Run for Wildlife Spring 10K at Yorkshire Wildlife Park for a scenic single loop around the grounds, supporting the Wildlife Foundation. Open to walkers, joggers and runners, this family friendly event blends wildlife and fitness.

Run the Tissington Trail Marathon or Half in Ashbourne on 26 April 2026 and enjoy traffic free miles along a scenic former railway between Ashbourne and Buxton. Both distances offer a challenging out and back on mixed undulating terrain.

Take on the Ian Charlesworth Hartcliff Hill fell race in Penistone on 28 April 2026: a spirited 7.4 km loop over fields and rough tracks with great views and friendly marshals. Fast, well marked and ideal for club teams.

Join the Dragonfly Challenge on 29 April 2026, a six hour looped run where you can run, walk or hike as many laps as you want across parkland with a climb to the Golden Tower of Leaves. Pick a medal or a tree token with wildflower seeds.

Explore classic Peak District trails at the TFG Castle & Cake Trail Races in Castleton, with scenic climbs and views of the Great Ridge and Mam Tor. Choose a 6.5 km or 13.1 km route, then enjoy treats and local bakery delights at the finish..

Start the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series with a flat 5 km along the scenic Aire and Calder towpath in Methley, Leeds. Run to support the Jane Tomlinson Appeal with prizes and keepsake shirts for series entrants.

Tackle the Bat Challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park: a six hour off road loop where you choose your pace and complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Expect a steady climb to scenic high points and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Tackle a scenic single loop through Sherwood Forest and historic estates with 30 or 40 mile options near Walesby on 9 May 2026. Fully vegan HOBO Pace event with waymarked trails, stocked aid stations and a friendly festival vibe.

Run Rabbit Trail Festival at Deene Park near Corby on 9 and 10 May 2026 is a weekend of trail running and lively festival fun. Choose from short evening runs to a 56.1 km triple challenge, with music, activities and medals for finishers.

Tackle a 33 mile trail at the Spire Ultra on 9 May 2026, winding across high moorland, ancient woodland and reservoirs. Celebrate the tenth anniversary with a special finisher memento and light refreshments at the community hub.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Run the Cressbrook Crawl in the Peak District on Sat 9 May 2026, a scenic fell race of 10.5 km with 400 m climb around Cressbrook. Pre entry only via Fabian 4 from The Cressbrook Club, open to runners aged 16 and over.

Join the 30th Halstead & Essex Marathon on scenic low traffic roads through rolling hills, woods and farmland. Limited to 500 runners, this club organised race offers a classic country marathon and a prize for course records.

Shires and Spires is a circular run based in Naseby with distances from 10K to ultra, mixing country trails and roads. Routes change direction each year and have GPS tracking, voice navigation, aid stations and a medal for all finishers.

Run the Zig Zag Marathon or Half Marathon on 10 May 2026 from Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds along scenic, mildly undulating roads. Limited to 300 runners, with aid stations, a seven hour cut off and memorable finisher medals.

Take on the Greenway Challenge in Letchworth Garden City: a self guided 13 mile clockwise run starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Enjoy marshalled crossings, a wooden medal, and cake at the finish while supporting Headway Herts.

Join Black to the Trails at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade for a welcoming day of trail running with 1K, 5K, 10K and Scotch Bonnet 10K options. Celebrate diversity with music, food, family fun and finishers medals on scenic chalk downland.

Trunce 3 at Oxspring Playing Field on Mon 11 May 2026 offers a scenic but hilly 6.2 km senior race with 190 m of climb in the Peak District. Entry on the day is £3 with a 3 km over 10 junior race included, part of an eight race series.

Take on the classic Shining Tor fell race in the Peak District on 13 May 2026, a scenic 9.4 km challenge with 311 m of climb. Expect rough trails, great views and a friendly fell running atmosphere for adults of all abilities.

Trent Valley Ultra 50k on 16 May 2026 starts and finishes at Milestone Brewery in Cromwell, sending runners through scenic Nottinghamshire villages. Finishers get tap room access, food, entertainment and a commemorative pint glass.