Trail Running calendar near Newark 2025-2026

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on June 21, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. Runners can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring an undulating trail course around the reservoir. The half marathon includes an out-and-back section..

The Castle Bytham 5K Chase is a scenic trail run held in Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire, as part of the village's popular Midsummer Festival. The 5-kilometer course winds through open countryside, grassy trails, and rustic farm tracks, offering a charming rural running experience. The event welcomes ru..

The NoMad Ultra is a multi-terrain running event held in Derbyshire, starting and finishing in Breaston. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, it offers three options: a 50-mile ultra, a 50km ultra, and a 6-person team relay challenge. The courses mainly follow the Derby Nomad waymarked trail through scenic..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Hebden Bridge, UK, offering three challenging options: two separate 50k routes through Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or a combined figure-of-eight 100k course covering both counties. The 100k..

The Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon is a point-to-point trail running event held in the rural landscapes and ancient woodlands of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire. It features a 50-mile ultra and a marathon distance, both suitable for beginners and experienced runners. The ultra..

The small park BIG RUN is a community running event held in Meersbrook Park, Sheffield, celebrating and supporting Palestinian causes, particularly women's education and children's health and play in Palestine. The event features a 24-hour run where participants aim to keep at least two runners on t..

The Summer Solstice Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event held in Hull, UK, on a flat, tarmac course along an old railway line. Participants can choose distances ranging from 5K up to an ultra marathon, completing laps of a 4.37-mile out-and-back route with no navigation required. Shorter distan..

The Kinder Trog is a challenging fell running race held near Hayfield in the Peak District, England. Covering approximately 15.5 miles with an ascent of 2,950 feet, the course features rugged terrain and demanding climbs typical of fell races. The event starts and registers at the Scout Hut on Swall..

RunForJo is a 6.5-kilometre cross country race held at Oakwell Hall and Country Park in Birstall, West Yorkshire. The undulating, multi-terrain course consists of two laps and is designed for runners seeking a challenging yet scenic experience. The event promotes community spirit, inspired by Jo’s b..

The Fountains 10K is a scenic and challenging running event held in Grantley, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. The undulating 10-kilometre course features mixed terrain, including quiet country roads, off-road trails, and moorland within Nidderdale. Notable course highlights include the 'Puddle' and the..

The Snickerthon is a multi-distance running event held at Chase Water Country Park and Visitor Centre. Participants can choose from approximately 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon distances, running multiple laps around the scenic, relatively flat course. The event features aid stations with refre..

The Handsworth Hobble is a 5.25-mile (8.5 km) trail race held in the southeast of Sheffield, starting from The Old Crown Inn on Handsworth Road. The undulating course passes through the scenic Shirtcliffe Valley between Handsworth and Woodhouse, featuring woodland trails and fields that can be muddy..

Aggies Staircase is a challenging fell race organized by the Darwen Dashers, covering a distance of 4 miles (6.4 km) with an ascent of 1148 feet (350 meters). The race begins on Punstock Road and features three significant climbs: Jubilee Tower, Jacob’s Mound, and the steep Aggies Staircase. Partici..

Eddie’s Revenge Fell Race is a challenging category A/S fell race held in Oldham, UK, organized by Middleton Harriers. The 3.8-mile (6.1 km) course features 1,050 feet (323 meters) of ascent, starting near Shore Edge Methodist Church and climbing to the Trig Point on Crompton Moor before descending..

The Cragg Vale race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a popular evening fell running event held near Cragg Vale Church in Calderdale. Covering approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) with an 800 ft (244 m) ascent, the race offers a challenging course through scenic terrain. It features a vibrant c..

The Otter Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Kingsbury Water Park near Sutton Coldfield, UK. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile flat course that loops around five ponds and a river, offering scenic views and varied terrain including grass, gravel, and short asphalt sections. Runne..

Beamsley Beacon is a challenging 5.5-mile fell race organized by Wharfedale Harriers, held in Addingham, West Yorkshire. The course features an ascent of 1100 feet, starting and finishing at St Peters Church Hall. Runners begin with a lap of a field before navigating through village streets, crossin..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Trail Weekend, hosted by Running Adventures, is a thrilling trail running event set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting from Horton in Ribblesdale. Over the weekend, participants tackle the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, a 24-mile (38.6 km) route..

The Colworth Marathon Challenge is a unique running event held at the scenic Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire, UK. It features three races over three consecutive days: a 5-mile multi-terrain run with family entertainment, an 8.1-mile cross-country trail race, and a 13.1-mile half marathon, coll..

The Wharfedale 3 Peaks Challenge, organized by the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association, is an annual fundraising event held in Kettlewell Village, Yorkshire Dales. Now in its 12th year, it offers three routes: a 17-mile Three Peaks route covering Firth Fell, Buckden Pike, and Great Whernside; a..