Trail Running calendar near Newark-on-Trent 2026-2027

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

The Wizard 5 is a multi terrain 5 mile race around Alderley Edge, Nether Alderley and Hare Hill. The race follows a traditional woodland and field route and is organised by Wilmslow Running Club with proceeds donated to charity.

Tackle the Fellrunner at Lee Mill Quarry, a 10km fell race with 332 m climb, offering steep scenic trails and a tough workout. Entry on the day and teams welcome make this a lively opener for the Rossendale mid week series.

Evening 5 km and 10 km races from Piglove By The River in Leeds, on flat riverside trails along the Trans Pennine Trail. Limited entry, basic facilities, and a courtesy drink for finishers.

An evening pop-up running event in Skipton offering 5 km and 10 km races, pay-on-the-day places, a jumble medal and post-race hot food with drink options.

A women only 50 km ultramarathon around Hebden Bridge and Haworth with 5,000 feet of ascent, vegan friendly checkpoints about every 6 miles, trackers, baggage storage, sanitary products and a finisher medal.

A trail run and challenge walk in Hartington, Peak District, with two routes of about 26 miles and 15 miles. Routes use GPX and written guides, have checkpoints with aid stations, and require mandatory navigation and safety kit.

A 24 mile walk or run on 1 August 2026 around Calderdale, starting and finishing at Heath Rugby Club near Halifax. The route passes woods, fields and a stretch by the River Calder, with checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal.

A trail backyard ultra at Hollinwood Scout Camp near Manchester where runners complete hourly off-road loops until one competitor remains; field capped at 100, with prize money and bonuses for 100 miles plus.

Experience a flat multi-terrain race through the historic grade II listed grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park. Choose between chip-timed 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances in a scenic parkland setting.

Join the Round Hill fell race for a challenging 14.1 km course with sweeping York Dales views, starting and finishing in charming Timble village. Entry is on the day for a small fee and part of the proceeds support brain tumour research.

Circular 18.5, 26.5 and 30 mile canal and river routes around Birmingham on mostly off road, low ascent terrain. Starts and finishes at Moseley Rugby Club and includes checkpoints with food, a finish meal, showers and free parking.

Enjoy the Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026, a scenic 8.5 km trail from the Sycamore Inn in Parwich, Peak District. Expect panoramic views and a 200 m climb; on the day entry only, £5.

A mid-summer out-and-back fell race from Mytholmroyd to Crow Hill and back, about 5 miles with 305 m ascent, including a woodland descent through Redacre Woods. Part of Todmorden Harriers' Summer Series.

A new 4 mile route around Bradwell in the Peak District on Tue 4 Aug 2026 climbs 276 m for a rewarding hill challenge. Teams welcome and pre entry opens in May with on the day entries available at Bradwell Sports Pavilion.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

A multi-terrain five and a half mile (8.8 km) course around Hopwood Hall near Middleton in Greater Manchester, with registration at the college sports hall and a 200 runner entry limit.

Enjoy a scenic five mile multi terrain race through the Cheshire countryside starting in Moulton. All participants are rewarded with a traditional pie and peas supper at the finish line with various dietary options available.

Race 3 of the Bramhall Runners Foodbank series is a 5.5 km event at Happy Valley, Bramhall on 5 August 2026, with limited entries and proceeds supporting Stockport Foodbank.

An evening pop up run at Rodley on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering 5 km and 10 km options, turn up on the evening or pay online, with a jumble medal and post‑race food and drink available.