Trail Running calendar near Newark-on-Trent 2025-2026

The DCRO Dash is an annual running event organized by the Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation to raise funds for their volunteer cave rescue team. Held in the scenic hills south-west of Castleton in the Peak District, the race covers approximately 8.5 km with a total ascent of 370 meters. Participan..

Ogden Midsummer Madness is a challenging Category AS fell race held at the scenic Ogden Water nature reserve near North Halifax. Covering 3.5 miles with approximately 1000 feet of climb, the race features diverse terrain including stony trails, boggy ground, narrow ridges, steep climbs, technical de..

The Grindleford Fell Race is a welcoming fell running event held in Grindleford, UK, featuring a 4.5 to 4.9-mile (7.2 to 7.9 km) course. Starting from the village playing fields, the route ascends through Hay Wood and the Longshore Estate before descending via the scenic Padley Gorge. A highlight of..

The Tideswell Fell Race will take place in Wormhill on Friday 20 June 2025.

The Friday Finstall Five is a 5.5-mile mixed terrain running event held at Bromsgrove Rugby Football Club in Bromsgrove, United Kingdom. The course features footpaths, bridleways, and quiet lanes with some gentle undulations, offering a scenic and varied route. Participants receive a medal and finis..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on June 21, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring undulating trail paths around the reservoir. The half marathon course includes an out-and-back..

The Castle Bytham 5K Chase is a scenic trail run held in Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire, as part of the village's popular Midsummer Festival. The 5-kilometer course winds through open countryside, grassy trails, and rustic farm tracks, offering a charming rural running experience. The event welcomes ru..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Hebden Bridge, UK, crossing the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire. Participants can choose between two 50k routes—the Red Rose (Lancashire) or White Rose (Yorkshire)—or challenge themselves with a figure-of-..

The Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon is a point-to-point trail running event held in the rural landscapes and ancient woodlands of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire. It features a 50-mile ultra and a marathon distance, both suitable for beginners and experienced runners. The ultra..

The small park BIG RUN is a community running event held in Meersbrook Park, Sheffield, celebrating and supporting Palestinian causes, particularly women's education and children's health and play in Palestine. The event features a 24-hour run where participants aim to keep at least two runners on t..

The NoMad Ultra is a challenging multi-terrain running event held in Derbyshire, starting and finishing in Breaston. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, it offers three options: a 50-mile ultra, a 50km ultra, and a 6-person team relay. The courses primarily follow the Derby Nomad waymarked trail through sc..

The Summer Solstice Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event held in Hull, UK, along a flat, tarmac path on an old railway line. Participants can choose distances from 5K up to an ultra marathon, completing laps of a 4.37-mile out-and-back course with no navigation required. The event offers a 5K t..

The Kinder Trog is a challenging fell running race held near Hayfield in the Peak District, England. Covering approximately 15.5 miles with an ascent of 2,950 feet, the course features rugged terrain and demanding climbs typical of fell races. The event starts and registers at the Scout Hut on Swall..

RunForJo is a 6.5-kilometre cross country race held at Oakwell Hall and Country Park in Birstall, West Yorkshire. The undulating multi-terrain course consists of two laps and is designed for runners seeking a challenging yet scenic experience. The event promotes community spirit, inspired by Jo’s be..

The Snickerthon is a multi-distance running event held at Chase Water Country Park and Visitor Centre. Participants can choose from approximately 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon distances, running multiple laps around the scenic, relatively flat course. The event features aid stations with refre..

The Handsworth Hobble is a 5.25-mile (8.5 km) trail race held in the southeast of Sheffield, UK. The undulating course runs through the scenic Shirtcliffe Valley, situated between Handsworth and Woodhouse, featuring woodland trails and fields that can be muddy in wet weather, making trail shoes advi..

Eddie’s Revenge Fell Race is a challenging 3.8-mile (6.1 km) fell running event held near Shaw, Oldham, UK, organized by Middleton Harriers. The course features a demanding mix of moorland trails, forest paths, and rough terrain with a total ascent of approximately 1,050 feet (323 meters). Starting..

The Cragg Vale race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a popular evening fell running event held in the village of Cragg Vale near Cragg Vale Church. The course covers approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) with an ascent of 800 feet (244 meters), offering a challenging yet scenic route. The race..

The Summer DirtRun 3 at Wyre Forest is a 10km off-road running event held at the Callow Hill Visitor Centre in Wyre Forest, Kidderminster, UK. The single-lap course takes runners through scenic tracks and trails within the forest, offering a challenging and natural terrain experience. The event welc..

The Otter Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Kingsbury Water Park near Sutton Coldfield, UK. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile flat course that loops around five ponds and a river, offering scenic views and varied terrain including grass, gravel, and some asphalt. Runners can cho..