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

Join Trails and Tails at Field House Farm for scenic 4 and 8 mile trail runs through gentle East Yorkshire countryside, with Canicross entries welcome. Chip timing, medals, prizes and post run food make it a great day for runners and dogs.

Explore the Severn banks on the Winter Railway Ultra, a scenic multi distance trail along a disused railway through Ironbridge to Bridgnorth. Choose from 9 to 37 miles and soak up industrial heritage on this unique February run.

Inferno Winter is a brutal and beautiful winter trail race around Edale in the Peak District. Choose ultra, half marathon or 10k routes across steep, muddy and snowy terrain, then refuel with hot pasta and soup at the finish.

Take on the Flower Scar Fell Race near Todmorden on 21 Feb 2026, a challenging 13.3 km winter route over rough moor and steep climbs with about 660 m of ascent. Finish at Todmorden Cricket Club where winter kit is required and hot food awai..

Run through the pines at Thetford Festival of Running on 22 February 2026 at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, with distances from 5k to ultra for all paces. Enjoy scenic loops, forest trails and post race cake while supporting woodland care.

Run two scenic laps around Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses for a challenging 9.5 km off road experience on 22 Feb 2026. Capped at 100 runners, this intimate race awards medals and finish goodies but entries are closed.

Dirt Run is a trail running series across two rounds in Northamptonshire at Irchester in January and Brigstock in February. Tackle mixed trails and a notable hill, pick short or longer distances and earn a unique finisher medal.

Tibthorpe Loop is a scenic half marathon trail in the Yorkshire Wolds with rolling climbs and clear waymarking, ideal for trail lovers. Enjoy coffee, chip timing and a tree planted for every finisher to support local charities.

Tackle the South Pennine 24 on 28 Feb 2026 at Dovestone, a fully supported 24 mile route across wild moorland and scenic Dark Peak trails. Enjoy checkpoints, hot soup at the finish and a friendly atmosphere with limited places.

Take on Cannock Chase Forest on 28 Feb 2026 with a half marathon or 10K across marked pine and heathland trails, featuring steep climbs, fast descents and muddy technical terrain. Dog friendly with canicross places and finisher medals.

Cloud 9 is a scenic 9 mile fell race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud and back via the Bridestones with about 1250 ft of ascent. Off road, chip timed and well marshalled, it supports the National Trust.

Take on scenic trails around Pitsford Water with 10k or half marathon options, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. Expect waymarked routes, on course support, a finisher medal and race photos in a friendly countryside setting.

Run a scenic circular half marathon through Thetford Forest on varied trails with wildlife and traffic free paths. Enjoy pro photos, a finisher medal and podium prizes in this spring trail challenge.

Run Scrimshire's Scramble on Sunday 1 March 2026, a scenic off road 10K from North Leverton Windmill with muddy trails and wide countryside views. Small field charity event supporting the 212 year old mill where finishers get locally milled..

Challenge yourself on Ilkley Moor at the Ilkley Moor Fell Race on 1 March 2026. This testing 8 km fell course features steep, rocky descents and requires prior experience, with junior races held on the same day.

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

Join the Muddy Boots 10K in Ripon, a chip timed, scenic multi terrain 10 km that winds through countryside and farmland. Limited to 500 runners, it raises funds for St Wilfrid's school and includes a fun 1 km run for kids.

Join the Saint Michael's Harrogate 10K & 5K on 1 March 2026 for a scenic trail run supporting North Yorkshire Hospice Care. Limited to 1,000 places, family friendly 5K entries are free for ages 6 to 15 when accompanied by an adult.

Explore Saddleworth reservoirs in this self guided trail race offering 25, 44 and 60 km across tracks, bogs and boulders. Enjoy post event food, showers and mountain rescue cover while using live Open Tracking for results.

Lincoln Marabank returns to Burton Waters near Lincoln for a third year, offering a flat, traffic-free course along a canal towpath beside the Fossdyke, England’s oldest working canal. The 7-hour timed event lets runners choose how far to g..