Trail Running calendar near Nottingham 2025-2026

Dark Orchan is a night time AS category fell race in Todmorden: 5.4 km with 280 m ascent, suiting bold, prepared runners. Places are limited and full FRA kit plus a headtorch, spare light and mobile are mandatory.

Take on a 5 mile night run along Stanage Edge in November, then enjoy a classic pie and pea supper and a talk by an author in Hathersage. This atmospheric local favourite is already sold out.

Experience the Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest under torchlight. Tackle a two lap trail, bring a head torch, enjoy Petzl demos, canicross starts and post race hot drinks plus a medal or tree token.

Race the Dormouse Challenge at Salcey Forest on 21 November 2025, a six hour event where you can run as many 3.5 mile off road laps as you choose. Tackle a short spin or chase marathon miles, and bring your dog with a canicross entry.

A scenic but muddy 5.8 mile fell and trail race around reservoirs and viewpoints near Marsden, including a stretch of the Slabbed Pennine Way. Marshalled course, post race bar and food, and prizes for first male and female.

NSCCL Round 3 heads to Parkhall Country Park on 22 Nov 2025 for a lively cross country league race with team and individual scoring. Races for all age groups from Under 11 to Seniors, entries open until 21 Nov.

Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North is a two day trail ultra from Edale, showcasing White Peak vales and Dark Peak moors and gritstone edges. Pick a 50 km stage, a 43 km stage or the full 93 km adventure.

Join the Maravan Half at Thorpe Park Holiday Park for a flat, varied terrain four lap half marathon with a limited field of just 40 entrants. Finishers receive a bespoke Vigilantes medal and goody bag so enter early.

Tackle the Hardwolds 80, an 80 mile challenge along the Wolds Way from Hessle to Filey with 24 hours to finish. Enjoy chalk ridges, ancient villages and a seaside finish with trackers for safety plus a finisher medal and T shirt.

Nice Work Race Management presents the Sherwood Christmas 10k & 5k at Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The multi-terrain, undulating course runs through the ancient Sherwood Forest and also includes a Junior Run. The..

The Weston Park 10k and 5k is an annual multi-terrain trail running event held in the scenic grounds of Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire. The course features a mix of concrete, tarmac, gravel paths, and a short grass section, sh..

Run scenic looped trails around historic Kirkstall Abbey, following riverside paths, woodlands and towpaths with distances from 8.8 miles up to an ultra. Expect varied terrain, friendly marshals, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Support Movember at Leeds MoRun in Roundhay Park while running 1.5k, 5k, 10k or a half marathon on a scenic hilly course. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere, a MoRun medal and finisher headband as you raise funds for men’s health.

Join a small field for a flat, multi terrain Half Marathon at Haven Thorpe Park Holiday Park on 23 November 2025, run over four scenic laps. Limited to 40 entrants, all finishers receive a Vigilantes medal and a goody bag.

Experience autumn trails through ancient trees at the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail in Wyre Forest. Choose the 13 mile trail half or the 7.6 mile Super Seven and enjoy marshalled routes, onsite cafe and finisher goodies.

Take on classic Peak District terrain at the Padfield Plum Fair fell race on 23 November 2025, starting and finishing at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel in Glossop. A friendly community event with affordable entry and classic fell running.

Run Black Night Scar in Todmorden on 25 November 2025, a testing 5.8 km fell race with 315 m of ascent under head torches. Full FRA kit is required and the Hare and Hounds pub hosts refreshments and prize giving afterwards.

Take on Wyre Forest after dark in an atmospheric 10 km off road race over two laps, with torches required and canicross welcome. Limited places and a finisher medal make this a thrilling night trail challenge.

Take on the Stanza Stones 50 mile Ultra across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley, passing six poetic Stanza Stones and Haworth. Rugged moorland, good support and live tracking make it a memorable fell challenge.

Take on the Baslow Bolt, a 13.2 km winter fell race on 29 November 2025 that climbs about 400 m along scenic Baslow ridges and woodland. Expect marked routes, marshals and a classic Peak District descent into Baslow.