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 62 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A six hour looped trail challenge around Holme Pierrepont Country Park and Watersports Centre with roughly 5.44 km laps on a mainly flat, muddy course.
A fully signposted, chipped 30 km circular fell race around Belper featuring ancient Roman roads, woodland and Midshires Way, open to walkers and runners.
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 on 5 September 2026 where runners repeat a 4.16 miles loop every hour until only one starter remains.
Charity trail event from Great Ponton through Lincolnshire villages with routes from 26.4 miles to 10 km, checkpoints, finish food, and a 10 hour completion limit.
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 fully marshalled 12 mile trail race inside Clumber Park with water stations, a three hour cut off, finisher medal and trophies for top three men and women.
A September charity hike or run of about 16 miles over Beacon Hill, Bardon Hill and Old John, starting and finishing at Beacon Hill Country Park to raise funds for local people in need.
October 2026
10th anniversary five mile chip timed cross country and Canicross in the Upper Wreake valley on 3 October 2026 with prizes and commemorative medals.
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 or walk of approximately 16 miles through the Leicestershire Wolds with on route food stops and fundraising for local charities.