Trail Running calendar near Newark 2025-2026

Run a flagged 6 mile Pennine course with about 500 m of ascent across open moor and valley. Calder Valley Fell Runners host the event, with compulsory kit checks and a celebratory free Vocation beer.

The ATW Grafham Water Trail & Canicross is a scenic 10-mile trail running event held at Grafham Water Visitor Centre in Cambridgeshire. The course begins on the iconic dam, offering a fast start, then loops around the reservoir through wood..

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows offers a festive timed challenge with four or six hour options on a scenic 5.3 km multi terrain loop. Run as many laps as you like to hit distances from 5k to Ultra and earn a bespoke medal or join virtually.

Event Peak Raid Race 4 takes place on Sunday 7 December 2025 in the Eastern Moors and Burbage Valley area of the Peak District. The event is organised by Explorer Events and is the fourth race in a series of four. The series races are held..

Punk Panther Christmas Cracker : 13 December 2025 The Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a trail event in Otley, West Yorkshire, held on 13 December 2025. Entries open 19 July 2024 and close 30 November 2025. Minimum age is 18 and the event..

NSCCL Keele is Round 4 of the North Staffs Cross Country League, staged on traditional cross-country courses around Keele in North Staffordshire. The league comprises four races with team and individual scoring. Seniors (over 17) race 8000m..

Join The Irregulars in Holmfirth on 13 December 2025 for the 20th Regular Irregular, a friendly walking and running event with up to three scenic loops to combine as you wish. Enjoy winter moorland and village trails, snacks and a warm fini..

Tackle 21 miles of Hebden Bridge moorland on this scenic circular run or walk with competitive and walkers options. Entries limited to 275; checkpoints, clubhouse meal and a festive Santa hat finish add to the fun.

Take on Valhalla Winter Run 2025, a festive six hour timed trail at the University of York with 2.2 mile undulating laps so you can stop after any lap or carry on. Enjoy a bespoke medal, goody bag, cake and mulled wine.

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event held in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. Set amidst beautiful, tree-lined woodland paths, the race offers a virtually flat, mixed-terrain course that can..

The BigXmas Trail Festival is an annual trail running event held at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester, blending urban and rural landscapes. Now in its fourth year, it offers three race distances: 11km, half marathon, and marathon. The c..

Event details The PECO XC League Race 2 is a cross country race held at Pontefract Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire on 14 December 2025. The course is about 4.5-5.0 miles, run over two laps, with an undulating profile. The event is not suit..

Event overview The Sherwood Pines Festive events take place on 14 December 2025 at Sherwood Pines, Kings Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, NG21 9JL. The site is set within 3,300 acres of Nottinghamshire woodland and includes activity trails..

Twas The Run Before Christmas invites runners to a festive timed challenge of multi terrain laps through Brandon Country Park. Choose four hour or six hour formats, enjoy woodland views and a bespoke finisher medal in a small friendly field..

PieAthlon 2025 is a 6km trail run held in Huddersfield’s Longwood area, starting and finishing at The Dusty Miller Pub. Runners tackle mainly off-road terrain, including the notorious “bog of doom,” with scenic views along the route. The ev..

Join NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn, a testing winter ultra around Helvellyn in the Lake District covering about 38 miles with roughly 2000 m of ascent. The unmarked route offers minimal support and demands solid navigation and experience.

Take on the Stoop fell race at Penistone Hill on 21 December, an 8 km moorland loop with festive flair as every finisher gets a Santa hat and a Curly Wurly. Organised by Wharfedale Harriers with chip timing; full kit may be required.

The Die Hard Christmas Marathon and Half Marathon is a festive running event taking place on December 24, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Participants can choose between a full marathon, consisting of 7.5 scenic laps, or a half m..

Event details The Chevin Chase is a hilly, multi-terrain race that starts and finishes in Guiseley and follows a scenic 7 mile circuit of Otley Chevin. The event takes place on Boxing Day (26 December 2025) and is in its 46th year. The orga..

Wormstones Fell Race takes place in Glossop, with the start and finish at The Beehive on Hague Street (SK13 8NR). The page positions the event as a fell race with a route that leads "to the top," though distance details aren’t listed. The r..