Trail Running calendar near Newark 2025-2026

Tackle 102 miles around Manchester linking iconic canals, starting and finishing at MediaCity Salford Quays. Limited to 250 runners with a 30 hour cutoff and full aid support for a classic late September ultrarunning adventure.

Take on the Stuart Learmouth Memorial Undulator in Wirksworth, Derbyshire on 27 September, a scenic but testing 13.7 km fell race with 457 m ascent across quarries, trails and Harborough Rocks. Pre entry only, bring your own cup.

Rowbotham's Round Rotherham is a classic autumn trail from Manvers Waterfront offering 80 km and 50 mile options in early October. Expect undulating terrain and varied underfoot from towpaths to muddy woodland, with relay teams welcome.

Event details The East Coast "Chuffer" is an off-road running event based at Peasholm Park, Scarborough (N Bay Promenade, YO12 7TR; What3Words ///unions.awards.lists). The route follows the old railway line known as the Cinder Tra..

Experience The Drop in Manchester: blindfolded participants are driven to a secret drop off and must navigate back on foot over 10 or 15 miles as the crow flies. No GPS allowed, live tracking keeps it safe and competitive.

The Sheffield Tententen is a popular multi-terrain trail running event held annually in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield. Featuring a 10k race and a 2.5k fun run for children aged 4 to 14, it attracts over 1,000 participants each year. The course..

Join the Cannock Chase Running Festival on 11 October 2026 at Concert Field, Birches Valley for scenic forest runs across half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races. Expect chip timing, themed medals, free photos and a lively event village.

Take on the Withins Skyline, a scenic 10.1 km fell race near Haworth in the South West Pennines with roughly 300 m of climb. Friendly entries, series options and a Cadbury Curly Wurly plus free coffee await at the finish.

Join the 20th Andrew Heywood Memorial Windgather on 11 Oct 2026 in the Peak District, a 21.7 km trail with 762 m ascent starting at the Burbage Institute, Buxton. Pre entry is advised and pre entries receive a commemorative memento.

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water with a choice of Half Marathon or 10K on reservoir loops. Celebrate at the event village with a themed medal, water and festival goodies and GPX files to preview the course.

Run Amberaid 30 or Petit Raid 20 on 17 October 2026, a figure of eight through the Amber Valley's scenic trails. Expect undulating climbs, self navigation via GPX and route notes, and a finisher medal for all who complete the course.

Rip n Run XL is a tough endurance run on Ripponden moorland near Hebden Bridge with 40 and 80 mile options, serious climbs and supported checkpoints. Expect hot food at HQ and sweeping West Yorkshire views to reward the effort.

Join Its Grim Up North Running for the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Brighouse, a relaxed scenic series that celebrates Your Distance Your Pace Your Weekend. Choose 5K 10K or half marathon and enjoy a jumble medal hot food and a beer or soft..

Run the Old Mother Shipton Soft Shoe Shuffle in historic Knaresborough on a scenic 6.5 mile trail loop with distances from 10k to ultra for every level. Enjoy marshalled trails, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Join the Gormire Gamble at Sutton Bank on Sun 18 Oct 2026 for a scenic 9.1 km fell challenge with about 250 m climb across the North York Moors. Part of the Esk Valley Fell Club Lets Run Dave Parry Winter Series, teams welcome.

Tackle a rugged 55 mile loop through Nidderdale past Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks and Scar House Reservoir. Expect technical trails, dramatic scenery and mandatory kit and tracker support from Punk Panther for a classic autumn ultramarathon..

Run the scenic Monsal Trail through tunnels and over the Monsal viaduct in a traffic free half marathon or 10k from Bakewell Station. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos and stunning Derbyshire views.

Run the Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows, a timed multi terrain loop event with routes from 5k to ultra and flexible lap options for 4 or 6 hour formats. Enjoy lakeside scenery, a friendly aid station and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Join Irchester Spooktacular, a Halloween night run through woodland trails with a 5k and a 2k family fun run. Fancy dress, themed marshals, finishers medals, Halloween chocolates and free event photos make it great family fun.