Trail Running calendar near Newark 2026-2027

A 26 miles and 18 miles walking and running event on 8 March 2026 from Greenmount, across Western Pennine reservoirs and moors, organised by LDWA East Lancs. The event is full and a waiting list is being used.

A seven hour timed event at Burton Waters near Lincoln on a flat canal towpath beside the Fossdyke. Measured laps allow half, marathon and ultra distances, with medals for anyone completing at least one lap.

A seven hour timed challenge on the Trans Pennine Trail at Penistone with laps of about 6.55 miles. All finishers receive a new 2026 March Hare medal, goody bag, plus hot drinks and cake.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace, including forest facts and practical trail running tips. Terrain is mostly flat with some small hills; parking is charged at £4 and entry is £17.50.

A 9 km fell race at Shatton in the Hope Valley with 450 m of ascent. Pre-entry only, minimum age 18, full kit required; the race holds UK Athletics insurance and is part of local fell race series.

A flexible three day running event based at The Unicorn Inn in Telford with options of 8 miles, a half marathonish distance or a full marathon across one, two or three days, and a ticket range from about £42 to £115.

An 18 km self navigating trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back, with fast trails, climbs and 806 m of ascent. Flexible start window, on course safety support, an aid station at the halfway turn and finisher medals.

A 50 km self navigated loop from Hayfield across the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way with 1840 m of ascent. Entrants receive navigation notes and GPX, on course refreshments, and Ranger Safety Team support.

Choose your challenge at WODland Endurorun, a trail run on a scenic 5 km loop in Holme Styes Wood. Options range from a simple 5 km to a 6 hour team relay. Everyone runs the same course and receives a finisher's medal.

A 51 km point to point ultra across gritstone moors with about 1340 m of ascent, mandatory FRA kit, six feed stations and hot food at the finish. The route crosses Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge and may face wintry conditions.

A volunteer-run fundraising trail event around the White Peak covering approximately 34 km and 825 m of ascent. The fixed course links Grindleford, Froggatt, Eyam, Great Longstone, Edensor and Baslow over paths, tracks and open moorland.

Trail race around the Welcome Way near Otley, West Yorkshire, offering 13, 20, 34 and 50 mile courses across moorland, farmland and woodland. Minimum age 18; organiser provides trackers for ultramarathon distances.

The Chicken Run - Hayfield will take place in Hayfield on Saturday 14 March 2026. You can run between 10 and 14 kilometers.

The Hayfield Chicken Run is a fell race on 14 March 2026, starting from Hayfield Primary School. The main route covers 8.6 miles with 1480 feet of ascent, while a shorter 10 km option is also available. Entry is open to runners 18 and over.

A multiple-distance forest race at Sherwood Pines on 15 March 2026, with 20 miles, a half marathon, a 10k and a junior run. The undulating multi terrain course offers route maps, bespoke medals, free photos and prizes.

A 6.5 mile fell race from Marsden Cricket Club featuring 260 m of ascent, sections of the Pennine Way and Standedge Trail and boggy moorland underfoot. The route has stream crossings and may require full FRA kit.

A chip timed 5 mile community trail run in Bolton on 15 March 2026 with a 300 runner limit and entry from £15. The event is organised by Burnden Road Runners and held at Smithills Sports Centre.

A three hour score mountain marathon from the Crooked Billet in Worsthorne on 15 March 2026, run over rough moorland. Solo or pair running is allowed with individual entry and full FRA kit required.

An approximately 10 km, mainly off road trail race around Mellor and the River Goyt valley with about 300 m of ascent. The well waymarked course uses chip timing, includes marshals and a finisher memento, and is for runners aged 16 and over..

The The Link Challenge will take place in Bury on Saturday 21 March 2026. You can run 20 miles.