Trail Running calendar near Nottingham 2025-2026

Take on the Elephant Challenge at Salcey Forest on 24 March 2026, tackling repeated 3.5 mile loops over six hours. Runners, walkers, canicross and ruckers welcome, with an option to support Roald Dahl charity.

Run the traffic free Monsal Trail from Bakewell on 28 and 29 March in this two day weekend event. Choose a scenic Half Marathon or 10k that threads through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with sweeping Derbyshire Dales views.

Run from the iconic Combe Gibbet to Overton in this scenic 16 mile point to point through Hampshire's hills, trails and mud. Well marshalled and offering great countryside views, it's a classic late March challenge on 29 March 2026.

Challenge yourself at Ultra In The Black Country, a 32 mile loop around Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 29 March 2026 with waymarked trails, canal towpaths and tunnel sections. Enter solo, as a pair or in a four person team for a med..

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Take in scenic trails around Carsington Water with 10K and half marathon options on an undulating reservoir loop. Chip timing, water stations, event photos and a themed finisher medal make this a rewarding spring run.

Join the Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon, a women only half marathon through scenic Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail on 4 April 2026. Enjoy varied trails, on course support, a finisher medal and campfire cake with hot drinks.

Event overview Its Grim Up North Running stages a canal towpath event on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near the Barge Pub in Rodley (LS13 1HP) on 05/04/2026. The course is an out-and-back along a flat, even towpath with good trail underfo..

Join the Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge on 05/04/2026 for scenic undulating multi terrain runs around the reservoir, with distances from junior to 20k. Dress as an Easter character and enjoy a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

Join the inaugural Halifax Urban Trail on 6 Apr 2026, a scenic 10K from Shibden Hall across Beacon Hill into Halifax town centre. See Halifax Minster, the Piece Hall and other normally closed landmarks while supporting Overgate Hospice.

Event overview The Calderdale Hike is an annual off-road walking and running event organised by the 24th St Paul’s Scout Group. The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday 11 April 2026 at St Peter’s Cricket Club, Sowerby Bridge (HX6 1DF). Ent..

The Woldsman is a scenic and challenging 30 and 50 mile outdoor event across East Yorkshire from Driffield Showground on 11 and 12 April 2026. Checkpoints offer food and drink, and finishers receive a badge, certificate and a meal.

Run the Rosebud Marathon, a scenic 26.2 mile leg of the Rose of the Shires Ultra across Northamptonshire with roughly 60% trail and 40% road. Enjoy varied terrain, aid stations and live GPS tracking to Brixworth Country Park.

Run the Rose of the Shires Ultra, a 54 miles circular route from Brixworth Country Park around scenic Northamptonshire. Mixed trails, canal towpath and road make for a rugged UTMB Index 100K with relay and Rosebud Marathon options.

Tackle 5km, 10km or a half marathon through Bramham Park's sweeping estate, historic house, statues and woodland trails. Canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner, and all finishers receive medals and race day goodies.

Enjoy a scenic 10k circular trail through the Nene Valley and Northamptonshire countryside on easy tracks and disused railway paths. Fully marked and marshalled with a stocked aid station, this friendly spring race is open to 16+ runners.

Tackle 28 miles along the traffic free Brampton Valley Way on 12 April 2026, choosing to start from Market Harborough or Northampton for a scenic out and back challenge. Expect quiet trails, two tunnels so bring a head torch, feed stations..

Tackle the Pennine Bridleway in the intimate Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge, a supported 137 km mountain route across wild moors with indoor checkpoints and a hostel style finish. Capped at 20 entrants, it promises remote scenery and..

Tackle 230 km of the Pennine Bridleway over several days and 75 hours, running from the Peak District into Cumbria. Expect wild uplands, staffed checkpoints and a small supportive field for a true adventure run.

Explore the Malvern ridge in a guided 18 miles trail run over 1300 m ascent, led by an experienced trail and ultra runner. Expect a social pace around 10 to 11 minutes per mile, scenic stops and a post run alcohol free beer when available.