Trail Running calendar near Nottingham 2026-2027

A non-stop 145 mile canal towpath race from Birmingham to London, fully waymarked and held under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, most places are allocated via a pre-entry lottery and a 45 hour cut off applies.

MacTuffX Blackburn on 23 May 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay formats over ten repeated 400m or 800m laps. Entrants must be 18 or older and fees vary by category.

Trail races from Pelican Park in East Hull along the TransPennine Trail toward Hornsea, on flat, well-surfaced trail. Multiple distances from 5 km to marathon, with marshals, feed stations, a bespoke finisher medal and on-course support.

A team relay event following the Yorkshire Wolds Way from Filey to Hessle. Teams have a 13.5-hour time limit to complete the challenge. Three team categories are available for entry.

A chip timed *10k* trail run on 24 May 2026 that starts and finishes at Bredon Cricket Club. The marshalled route climbs to the 299 m summit of Bredon Hill and all finishers receive a medal.

Choose your own distance on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. This timed event gives you 7 hours to run as many laps as you like, from a single lap to an ultra. Every participant earns a finisher's medal.

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..

Bowley Hill Race is a senior only fell event on Mon 25 May 2026 near Great Harwood, England, covering 8.8 km with 300 m ascent. Pre entry and day entry are available and the race holds a UK Athletics permit with FRA insurance.

Test yourself at the Stanhill Fell Race in Lancashire. Participate in this 4.5 mile fell run through Oswaldtwistle as part of the local Accrington Fell and Trail Series.

Experience the inaugural Bluebell's Revenge fell race featuring an 8.9 km figure-of-eight course around the Chevin. This FRA-licensed event offers 315 meters of climbing and concludes with social food and drinks at the Bluebell Inn.

A social run at Bowdon Rugby Club on 30 May 2026 that combines a 5 km course with drink stations and obstacles. Drinks are provided during the course and participants must be 18 or over.

The Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley offers scenic weekend trail races on 30 May 2026 with choices of 5K, 10K and a half marathon. Finisher medals and postrace food are provided and entry is available online or on the day.

Test your endurance in the heart of the Peak District with 55 km or 101 km ultra-trail routes. Experience a mix of high moors and river valleys starting from the historic Bakewell Showground.

A 60 km point to point ultramarathon from Ivinghoe Beacon to Ridgeway View Campsite on 30 May 2026. The route covers about 1000 m of ascent, includes four checkpoints with supplies and has a 10 hour time limit.

A track based endurance event at Woodbank Park offering 6, 12 and 24 hour options where runners complete repeated 400 metre laps. Chip timed results and a finisher medal are provided, with onsite aid and indoor facilities.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

A 50 miles trail run around Telford that visits Ironbridge and the Wrekin, with varied trails, four stocked checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. There is a 9PM cut off and an entry fee is listed.

A 5.5 mile trail run from Worksop College through Clumber Park on 31 May 2026, fully marshalled with first aid and medals for finishers. Profits go to Cancer Research and the minimum age is 16.

Run among the deer herds of Tatton Park on scenic mixed-terrain trails. Choose from 5k, 10k, or half marathon distances for this wildlife-rich trail event. All finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

Run the Trunce 4 fell race in the Peak District from Oxspring Playing Field, a scenic 6.2 km route with 190 m of climb. On the day entries are just £3 and a 3 km junior race for ages 10 plus makes it great for families.