Newark-on-Trent
Trail Running Calendar near Newark-on-Trent 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Newark-on-Trent for 2026-2027! We've gathered 63 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
Multi-distance running festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park featuring half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races with chip timing and race photos.
September 2026
A last person standing Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate with repeated 4.16 mile loops through trails and farmland until only one runner remains.
A charity trail event from Great Ponton with four route options on footpaths, bridleways and quiet roads, featuring checkpoints with refreshments and finish food.
A 100 mile ultra on runnable trails through Sherwood Forest and towpaths, with two forest loops, well stocked aid stations, a 30 hour cutoff, drop bag points and pacers allowed from about mile 51.
A six-hour looped running challenge in Sherwood Pines where runners complete as many laps as they wish and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.
24 hour running event at Belvoir Castle with solo and team entries, a 10 km mixed terrain loop, 6 hour and day and night 10 km races, plus weekend camping and facilities.
A new 12 miles trail race in Clumber Park on 26 September 2026 with a marshalled route, water stations, finisher medals and a three hour cut off.
A roughly 16 mile hike or run over the three Leicestershire summits starting and finishing at Beacon Hill Country Park to raise funds for people in need.
October 2026
Five-mile chip-timed cross country and Canicross race in the Upper Wreake valley on 3 October 2026, limited to 200 entrants with a commemorative wooden medal for finishers.
Looped 5.64 km event at Hardwick Hall Estate on 3 September 2026 with a six hour lap option and bespoke finisher medals; field limited to 150 runners.
An off-road runners and walkers event on an approximately 10 mile Charnwood countryside route with water stops, refreshments and separate junior options on 4 October 2026.
Run a section of the official UK Team Backyard route on the morning of the world championships with pay what you can entry, minimum £15.
November 2026
A 15 mile riverbank and road run across the Lincolnshire Fens from South Kyme with drinks stations, marshals and post run refreshments.
A chip timed seven mile country race through Garendon Park on 1 November 2026, with prizes, commemorative t shirts and a separate fun run with day entries.
A cross country run and walk of about 16 miles in the Leicestershire Wolds on Saturday 7 November 2026 with food stops and proceeds to local charities.
Trail runs at Rother Valley Country Park on 8 November 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon with chip timing, a commemorative silence, medals and post-race refreshments.
A lap based seven hour running event in West Bridgford offering distances from 3 km up to ultra marathon, with aid tables, a medal and a goody bag.