Trail Running calendar near Newark 2026-2027

A 10 mile loop around Grafham Water starting on the dam, offered as a standard run and a canicross. Scenic reservoir views, woodland trails, finisher medals, on site camping and options for dog friendly entries.

Bauble Bimble is a timed multi-lap running event at Ferry Meadows on a 5.3 km gravel and grass loop. Runners choose how far to go over the event duration, with an aid station each lap and event medals available.

A December trail event in Otley, West Yorkshire offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with three checkpoints, supplied trackers for ultras and mandatory safety kit. Entry limited to 100 participants and minimum age 18.

A 21 miles circular winter route around the moors of Hebden Bridge on 12 December 2026, run anticlockwise across Midgley, Wadsworth, Heptonstall and Erringden Moors. Mandatory winter kit includes a Santa hat and a small present for the Bran..

Trail runs at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield offer 1 mile, 5km and 10km options across woodland trails. 5km and 10km entries allow one well controlled dog per runner and use live chip timing.

Salcey Forest Christmas Race offers flat but muddy tree lined trails for 5k and 10k plus a junior fun run. Seasonal fancy dress is encouraged with a best outfit prize, and proceeds support Shelter.

A multi-distance festive run at High Lodge, Thetford Forest on 13 December 2026, featuring 5k to ultra options on a 5.3 km lap, on-course aid, bespoke medals and post-run tea, with 20% of entry fees supporting forest upkeep.

A winter mountain ultramarathon on 19 December 2026 around Helvellyn, starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. The unmarked route is about 38 miles with 2000 m of climb and requires navigation skills and self reliance.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

A festive four mile fancy dress run around Horwich with chip timing, a Christmas themed medal and prizes for Best Fancy Dress. The family organised event features a fully marshalled route and a community focused atmosphere.

A chip timed night run at St Ives Estate on the shortest day offering 5 km or 10 km options, a virtual entry with medal, and proceeds supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with the Die Hard Christmas races around scenic Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes, with marathon and half marathon options. Enjoy lakeside laps, friendly race support and a bespoke finisher medal.

Take on the Totley Two Turtle Doves fell race in the Peak District this Boxing Day, a bracing 4.8 mile course with 820 ft of climb. Winter kit is required and Totley AC Pavilion provides toilets, showers and changing rooms.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back. Options include 6 mile for non locals and 10 mile and 15 mile challenges, with no maps or GPS allowed.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

Trail running at Harewood House on 9 January 2027 with 5km, 10km and half marathon routes through the estate; Canicross friendly, live chip timing, medals and free on site parking.

A lapped timed run at Brandon Country Park with four hour and six hour options. Runners complete repeated 5.3k laps on gravel and grass to reach 5k, 10k, half, full or ultra distances.

A forest trail event at Sherwood Pines offering 10k, 5k and a junior run on undulating multi terrain, with route maps, bespoke medals, free photos and parking included in the ticket.