Trail Running calendar near Mansfield 2025-2026

Rainow 5 is a small FRA-licensed trail/fell race staged on the first Wednesday evening in May in the Rainow and Kerridge Ridge area near Macclesfield, Cheshire. The five-mile, hilly route takes runners along rural lanes and ridgelines aroun..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race bu..

Brockholes Bimble : overview Brockholes Bimble is a trail running event held at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG on Friday 8 May 2026. The reserve is owned by the Wildlife Trust, covers 250 acres and..

Bat Challenge is a 6-hour day/night trail running event at Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire, England. It features a 3.3-mile off-road loop that participants can repeat to reach 5k, 10k, or over 50k within the time limit. The course..

Spire Ultra, held near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a 33-mile trail race that largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, circling the town famed for its Crooked Spire. In its 10th edition in 2026, the route traverses high moorland, ancien..

Marsden Moors and Marsden Moors Marathon, organized by The Irregulars LDWA, offers three circular challenge routes in and around the Colne Valley near Marsden, Huddersfield. Distances are 26 miles (the marathon), 23 miles, and 18 miles. Sta..

Take on a scenic 30 or 40 mile trail loop in early May from Walesby Sports and Social Club. The route passes Creswell Crags, Clumber Park and the Major Oak, is fully waymarked and has well stocked aid stations.

Run Rabbit Trail Festival at Deene Park near Corby is a fun, inclusive weekend of trail running with a lively festival atmosphere on 9 and 10 May 2026. Choose distances from an evening 10k to a 56k weekend Quest and earn a finisher medal.

Event details The Cottam Canter takes place on Saturday 9 May 2026 at the UCLAN Sports Arena, Cottam, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1SG. The event is part of a three-day series. Maximum entries are 100 and entries close on 02/05/2026. Age restri..

Shires and Spires is a scenic circular run from Naseby Village Hall blending road and trail through Northamptonshire and past grand houses like Althorp. Distances range from 10K to a 35 mile ultra that is a UTMB index 50K.

Tackle North Yorkshire moors at Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse Trail Marathon from Sutton Bank, with marathon, half and 10k routes. Untaped courses test your navigation and stamina with timed cut offs and medals.

Event overview The Avenham Amble is scheduled for Sunday 10 May 2026 in Avenham Park, Preston (start/finish at Avenham Park Cafe, PR1 8JT). The event has a maximum of 100 entrants and entries close on 3 May 2026. The race holds a Trail Runn..

Annual Jack Bloor Races are held on Ilkley Moor, Yorkshire, as an evening event. The FRA-affiliated program features a classic senior fell race alongside junior races. Runners from local clubs participate, contributing to a vibrant, support..

Take on the Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle, a scenic trail from Skipton through the Yorkshire Dales to Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. Distances to 50 mile offer big climbs and stunning Dales views, with medals, T shirt and hot food.

Event details Holcombe 10 takes place on Saturday 16 May 2026 at the Hare & Hounds, 400 Bolton Rd West, Holcombe Brook, Ramsbottom (BL0 9RY). The event is organised by The Sunnywood Project. Entries open 28 January 2025 and close 1 May..

Trent Valley Ultra 2026 The Trent Valley Ultra 2026 is a 50k race held on Saturday 16 May 2026. The event starts and finishes at Milestone Brewery & Tap, Great North Road, Cromwell, Newark NG23 6JE. The organiser is Quadrio Events. Mini..

The Bronte Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held in the scenic Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. Known for its hilly course, the event supports Sue Ryder and offers a unique challenge alongside the Bronte B..

Youlgrave Fell Race: The Pommie Panter is a traditional Peak District fell race held in Youlgrave, Derbyshire. The course covers about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) with roughly 267 m of ascent, starting from Youlgrave Village Well on Moor Lane and fi..

Take on the Leaden Boot Challenge on 17 May 2026 in the White Peak: a scenic but demanding 26.2 miles through the Staffordshire Moorlands and Derbyshire Dales. Enjoy checkpoints, a warm finish and help raise funds for local causes.

Event overview The Cookridge Community 10K takes place on 17 May 2026 in Cookridge, Leeds. The race is organised by Cookridge Community Run. The distance is 10 Kilometres on a multi-terrain course, completed as one lap. The event is not sui..