Trail Running calendar near Mansfield 2026-2027

Experience a festive trail run through the undulating scenery of Cannock Chase Forest. Choose from 10k, 5k, or junior distances while supporting Shelter in a seasonal event featuring bespoke medals and fancy dress prizes.

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a 9 mile fell race near Church Stretton with 793 m of climb and breathtaking Border views. Pre entry only and limited parking mean early sign up is essential for this rugged, rewarding test.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

A one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dr..

Join a festive run at Chasewater Country Park featuring 10k and 5k trail routes around a scenic reservoir. Enjoy a flat course for all abilities while supporting the charity Shelter this holiday season.

Experience a scenic 10 mile multi terrain run circling the reservoir at Cambridgeshire's Grafham Water. This winter event features a fast start on the dam and includes a custom medal and free race photos for all finishers.

Join this festive timed event at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough where you can run as many 5.3 km laps as you like. Choose your distance from 5k to ultra marathon on a multi terrain course with a bespoke medal for every finisher.

Experience the beauty of the Dales this winter with distances ranging from 12 to 32 miles. This self-navigated trail event features a mass start, tracker support, and festive refreshments at the Otley finish line.

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Celebrate the season with festive trail runs through 3,300 acres of Nottinghamshire woodland. Choose from 10km, 5km, or 1 mile distances in a forest setting that welcomes both individual runners and canicross participants.

Celebrate the season with forest trail races in Salcey Forest featuring flat 10k, 5k, and junior routes. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with fancy dress prizes and bespoke medals while supporting the charity Shelter.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Get into the festive spirit at the Horwich Santa Dash, a 4-mile fancy dress run. Prizes are on offer for the best costumes as you tour the local roads of this historic town. It's a friendly, community-focused event organized by a family-run..

Experience fast and furious junior fell racing through the old quarries of Penistone Hill. These short circuit races offer exciting scrambles for young runners from age six and up.

Night-time 5 km and 10 km runs at St Ives Estate, Bingley on 21 December 2026 with chip timing and a virtual option that includes a mailed medal. Reduced accompanied entry is available for 6-17 year olds.

A Boxing Day 7.8 km fell race from Totley AC with 270 m ascent, partially waymarked across Blacka and Totley Moor. Full FRA best-practice kit is required and proceeds support S6 foodbank and Edale Mountain Rescue.

Experience a unique navigation challenge where you are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location, and tasked with finding your way back to Skipton without maps or GPS.

Timed laps along the River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park on a 5.3 km out and back course, with a seven hour limit and a vegetarian aid station. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event supports Destitute Animals Shelter, Bolton.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

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.