Trail Running calendar near Newark 2026-2027

Experience an epic trail race through the Yorkshire Dales starting from the historic town of Skipton with distances ranging from a half marathon to a 50 mile ultramarathon.

The Dales Dazzler will take place in Skipton on Saturday 29 August 2026.

Test your limits at this six hour trail challenge through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Run as many five kilometer loops as you choose across rolling fields and ancient woodland.

Experience a fast and flat run at Nottingham Racecourse and Colwick Country Park. Choose between several distances including a half marathon and 10k while enjoying scenic lakeside paths and an active event village.

MacTuffX Bedford features a series of repeat interval races in solo, doubles, and relay formats. Participants aged 18 and over can choose between 400m and 800m intervals to test their endurance.

Hebden Sports is a classic BOFRA fell race on August Bank Holiday Monday. Juniors and seniors tackle a steep, technical course starting from the show field. The event includes several age group races and takes place in the Yorkshire Dales.

Experience a scenic 10k fell race through the historic village of Eyam featuring steep climbs and Peak District views. Enjoy a post race BBQ and junior events in a friendly atmosphere.

Kilnsey Crag Fell Race at the Kilnsey Show in the York Dales is a short, steep blast up iconic Kilnsey Crag that tests speed and nerve. The senior race is pre entry only while free junior races make it a lively family event.

A short fell race near Whitworth, Lancashire covering 8 km with about 360 m ascent, held in early September. Entries are accepted before the event and on the day, teams are allowed, and specific kit and a summit cut-off apply.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

Enjoy a flat and scenic trail run along the East Yorkshire coast at Hornsea. Choose from distances ranging from a 5k to a full marathon on the historic Trans Pennine Trail.

Discover the rugged beauty of Yorkshire through a charity trail festival offering distances from 1.4 km to 50 miles. Enjoy a well supported community event starting in Huddersfield that raises funds for local primary schools.

Two linked fell races from Hayfield in the Peak District offer a 24.5 km, 1270 m ascent or a 15.5 km, 650 m option, both requiring navigation and mountain experience. Entries open pre and on the day, 200 places; full kit and map compulsory.

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

Run the fell race at Britain's oldest sheepdog trials. The 7.1 km course tours the Longshaw Estate and Grindleford Valley. Your race entry grants free access to the trials, with food, a beer tent, and grandstand seating.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

Join this 23 mile walk or run starting from Gargrave Village Hall through the scenic Malhamdale landscape. This circular route visits Kirkby Malham and Boss Moor with a 9 hour completion window for all participants.

Test your endurance at the Exterminator, a 27 km fell race with over 1000 meters of climbing. Join the final event of the Totley AC Race Series starting from the pavilion in Sheffield.

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of NOTFAST RC with a scenic trail run through the Lincolnshire countryside. Choose from four distances and enjoy local hospitality including refreshments and post race food.

Experience a scenic trail run through the East Yorkshire countryside for runners and Canicrossers. Choose between 4 and 8 mile chipped routes featuring medals prizes and doggie awards.