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

The Stuart Learmouth Undulator Fell Race, organized by Wirksworth Running Club, is a classic 13.7 km (8.5 miles) fell race in the Peak District featuring 457 meters (1500 feet) of ascent. Starting at Stoney Wood near the Lime Kiln pub in Wirksworth, the challenging course combines steep climbs, rock..

Run Sandringham is a multi-distance running event staged on and around the Sandringham Estate in West Norfolk. Runners can choose a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Community Mile, or the 24-Hour challenge around the Royal Estate. The course runs on a mix of trails and closed roads, starting and finishing wi..

The Grantchester Charity Runs, held near Grantchester village outside Cambridge, feature 10k and 3k races through scenic, predominantly flat farmland with no road crossings, ensuring a safe and pleasant course. The volunteer-run event supports Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Charitable T..

Ilam 3 Peaks is a classic, fully marked 4-mile fell race based at Ilam Primary School in Derbyshire (DE6 2AZ). The 6.4 km loop climbs Bunster Hill, crosses a river, and features fast sections between the three summits, with about 520 m of ascent. Organized by Wainwright Running Ltd as part of the Li..

Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a Half Marathon and a 10K at Delamere Forest, near Northwich, Cheshire. Runners traverse dense woodlands on rolling forest trails with a mix of well-marked paths and technical sections, including climbs and muddy stretches. The Half Marathon is two laps a..

The ZigZag Wensum Way Trail is a scenic trail running event held near Billingford Lakes, Norfolk (postcode NR20 4RG). The course features a 5.3 km out-and-back route combining tarmac paths, grasslands, and rugged trails, offering variety for trail enthusiasts. Participants can choose between 4-hour..

Bournville Leafy 10k is a 10-kilometre multi-terrain race held in Bournville, Birmingham, with the start and finish at Rowheath Pavilion on Heath Road. The course winds through parkland and leafy paths, featuring off-road sections on grass and uneven ground. The event fosters a friendly, community a..

Kingfisher Challenge is a Big Bear Events trail run held at Coombe Abbey Park, on the outskirts of Coventry. Participants choose how far to go within a six-hour limit, completing as many 3.3-mile laps as they wish. Distances range from just over 5k to well over 50 miles, with benchmarks for a marath..

The event takes place on 30 September 2025 at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry (CV3 2AB). The park is on the outskirts of Coventry and is about 6 minutes from Junction 2 of the M6; the closest train station is Coventry. Parking on site costs up to £3 for 1-2 hours and there is a toilet block next to the..

The Manchester Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held at Giants Seat Scout Camp in Manchester, United Kingdom. Participants run a four-mile loop every hour on the hour, testing their endurance and mental strength to find their true limit. The event is known for its challenging format and supp..

Calverley Chaos is a trail race organised by Great Owl Running on Saturday 4 October 2025. The race headquarters is at The Railway Inn, Calverley Bridge, Calverley, Leeds. Entry is limited to 100 places and the minimum age is 18. Entry fees are listed in a range from £16 to £33. The route is a sin..

The Drop - Manchester is a unique and challenging race held in the city, offering participants a 10-mile or 15-mile course to complete solo or in teams. Inspired by military-style endurance, the event requires runners to navigate back to the event center from an undisclosed drop-off point without ma..

Round Ripon Ultra and Relay is a 35-mile circular ultra near Studley Roger, Ripon, North Yorkshire. The course starts and finishes at Studley Roger Village Hall and follows the northern Ripon Rowel, with trail, woodland and moorland in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, finishing wit..

Goyt Valley Challenge is an endurance walk/run organized by High Peak LDWA, starting and finishing at Buxton Community School in Buxton, Derbyshire. Entrants choose between two routes: a long 26.2-mile course and a short 14.3-mile option, both tracing the Western Peak District with sights such as Ax..

Round Rotherham Solo is an endurance trail event organized by Rotherham Harriers and Athletics Club. It covers 80 km (50 miles) with about 800 m of total climb, looping through the South Yorkshire Forest and surrounding rural areas near Rotherham. The route is undulating and traverses a mix of canal..

Round Ripon Ultra is a 35-mile circular ultra run organized by Ripon Runners, starting and finishing in Studley Roger, a picturesque village in North Yorkshire. The route traces the northern section of the Ripon Rowel, weaving through trail, woodland and open moorland within the Nidderdale Area of O..

The Hoby Hop Trail Race is a 5-mile chip-timed cross-country and canicross event set in the Upper Wreake valley around Hoby, Leicestershire. The undulating course winds across fields, stiles, and brooks along traditional footpaths, with occasional hills and expansive views. Race HQ is at Hoby & Dist..

The Run Yorkshire Roundhay 5k is set to take place in Roundhay Park, Leeds, on October 5, 2025. This scenic event features a single lap around one of Europe's largest city parks, encompassing beautiful landscapes, lakes, and a climb to the Mansion House. The race is designed for participants aged 11..

Wild Deer Leafkick at Thoresby Park returns. Set in Thoresby Park, a Pierrepont family estate with 400-year history, a 17th-century mansion, and over 1,000 acres of parkland, it features wild deer and historic cattle. Distances range from a family-friendly 2km to 5–30 miles (1–6 laps).The mostly fla..

The Charnwood Challenge 2025 is an off-road running and walking event in Loughborough, based at the Nanpantan Scout Group HQ on Nanpantan Road (LE11 3YE). The main course runs about 10 miles through the Charnwood countryside, with 10 Mile Run and 10 Mile Walk options for adults, plus a 10 Mile Walk..