Trail Running calendar near Nottingham 2025-2026

Take on the Badger Challenge at Beacon Hill, a six hour off road loop where you can run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like to reach half marathon or marathon distances. Dogs, canicross and rucking welcome, with a charity tree token option.

On 28 February 2026 tackle 24 miles and about 3,900 ft of ascent across the wild Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors, starting and finishing at Dovestone Reservoir. Enjoy scenic moorland trails, staffed checkpoints and warm soup at finish.

Tackle the Chester Ultra 50, a 50 mile trail race around Chester weaving through Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail. Expect varied terrain, live GPS tracking and a supported course with seven checkpoints.

Tackle the Tibthorpe Loop half marathon in the Yorkshire Wolds, an easy to navigate undulating trail with about 1,200 ft of ascent. Expect chip timing, vegan checkpoint food, a wildflower seed medal and a tree planted for every finisher.

Cloud 9 is a scenic off road fell race from Congleton up to Bosley Cloud and back via the ancient Bridestones, offering 9 miles of rugged trails and rewarding views. Chip timed with a friendly crowd and limited to 350 runners.

Join the Pitsford Water Trail Races on 1 March 2026 for scenic, fully marshaled trail runs around Pitsford Water with 10k and half marathon options. Enjoy village views, finisher medal and free digital photos in a friendly countryside event..

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

Run Scrimshire's Scramble on Sunday 1 March 2026, a scenic off road 10K from North Leverton Windmill with muddy trails and wide countryside views. Small field charity event supporting the 212 year old mill where finishers get locally milled..

Challenge yourself on Ilkley Moor at the Ilkley Moor Fell Race on 1 March 2026. This testing 8 km fell course features steep, rocky descents and requires prior experience, with junior races held on the same day.

Lincoln Marabank returns to Burton Waters near Lincoln for a third year, offering a flat, traffic-free course along a canal towpath beside the Fossdyke, England’s oldest working canal. The 7-hour timed event lets runners choose how far to g..

Join Thunder Races at Harrold Odell Country Park for scenic 25 km and 50 km trail runs through woodland and countryside. Marked routes, aid stations and finish medals make it a welcoming challenge for trail runners of all levels.

Tackle the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop through Cannock Chase on muddy trails with tough climbs and fast descents for an off road challenge. Family friendly with a short U14 course, free camping and parking and post race photos.

Scenic but demanding trail runs across Saddleworth moorland and reservoirs in three distances that require navigation to checkpoints. Entries include timing, refreshments and a post event meal, with medical and mountain rescue on standby.

Lincoln Marabank returns to Burton Waters near Lincoln, offering a flat, traffic-free canal towpath course along the Fossdyke, England’s oldest canal in regular use. This 7-hour timed event welcomes runners of all abilities to try a new dis..

Celebrate the 40th Two Crosses Circuit on 8 March 2026 from Greenmount, with scenic routes across Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. Choose 26 or 18 mile options for runners and walkers and enjoy a challenging countryside adventure.

Explore the Northamptonshire countryside at the 6th Hannington Hike on 8 March 2026 with 15.5 or 26.6 mile routes. Friendly checkpoints, hot drinks and a finisher certificate and badge make this a rewarding day out for walkers of any abilit..

The CODopoly Triple is a friendly multi day running event in Shropshire where you can run one, two or all three days. Choose 8 mile, half marathon or marathon courses and soak up Ironbridge and south Telford views at The Unicorn Inn.

WODland - Endurorun is an inclusive trail running event taking place in Holmfirth, Great Britain, on March 14, 2026. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5km, 10km, and 20km, or take on the unique 6-hour challenge, wher..

Run the Punk Panther Welcome Way on 14 March 2026 in Otley, a scenic trail through moorland, rivers, canals, reservoirs, farmland and woodland. Pick distances from 13 to 50 miles and help celebrate Punk Panther's 100th event with fellow tra..

Grindleford Gallop in March tackles Peak District hills with a tough 21 mile option plus shorter 23 km and 15 km routes for runners and walkers. Expect rugged trails, great atmosphere and postrace massage.