Trail Running calendar near Nottingham 2024-2025

The Orchan Rocks Fell Race is a category AS fell race taking place on April 29, 2025, starting from the Staff of Life Pub in Todmorden, Lancashire. The race covers a distance of 5.4 km with an elevation gain of 280 meters, making it suitable for beginners. Participants are required to bring full FRA..

Piglove By The River is an exciting running event featuring both 10km and 5km races, set in a picturesque beer garden within Citu’s Climate Innovation District. Participants can enjoy a scenic route along the Trans Pennine Trail, with the 10km course extending slightly beyond the 5km path. The event..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event held around a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway. This event is part of a three-race Spring Series, taking place on consecutive Thursdays in April and May. It is open to participants aged 11 and older, featuring a fast and flat course with a modest elev..

The Bat Challenge is an exciting running event hosted by Big Bear Events, taking place at Beacon Hill Country Park. This unique 6-hour challenge allows participants to run as many 5k laps as they desire, starting in daylight and transitioning into darkness. The course features a scenic route with a ..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is an exciting ultra-running event taking place on May 3, 2025, starting and finishing at Abberley Village Hall. Participants can choose from four race distances: 23, 31, 38, and 47 miles, with the longest route featuring a challenging ascent of over 2,900 meters. The course ..

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultra-marathon set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, taking place on May 3, 2025. Participants will tackle a demanding elevation gain of 2,593 meters, navigating through scenic trails that include iconic landmarks such as Malham Cove..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is a scenic running event taking place in Sherwood Forest, featuring two distance options of 30 and 40 miles. This circular loop is designed for both novice and experienced trail runners, providing a safe and supported environment to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Nottinghams..

The Ebor Way is a long-distance footpath event organized by Great Owl Running, spanning 70 miles (112 km) from Helmsley to Ilkley, passing through York, England. The inaugural event features multiple races, including the LXX Ultra (70 km), a marathon, and a shorter XX Trail. Participants will naviga..

The "May the Fourth Be With You" event offers participants the choice of running a half marathon or a full marathon in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting from Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. Following a successful 2024 race, entries for the 2025 event are now open, with a limit of 200 p..

The Coiners Fell Race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a challenging 10.8 km (6.7 miles) race with a total ascent of 295 meters (1000 feet). The course takes participants through scenic paths, tracks, and moorland, featuring stunning views of Cragg Vale and historical sites like the old ..

The Trident Grantham Triathlon is set to take place on May 5, 2025, at the Grantham Meres Leisure Centre. This classic sprint triathlon aims to revitalize a cherished local tradition, previously organized by SBR Events, now under the management of Trident Sports Events. Participants can expect a wel..

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail and fell race held annually on the first Wednesday evening in May, organized by a member of the Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club. The event features a challenging 5-mile route around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting 250-300 runners. Participants must be at l..

The Spire Ultra is a challenging 33-mile trail race set in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, primarily following the Chesterfield Round Walk. Celebrating its 9th year, this event showcases a variety of landscapes, including high moorland, ancient woodlands, and rolling farmland. Participants w..

The Marsden Moors and Marathon event, organized by the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA), features three challenging circular routes of 26.2, 23, or 18 miles through the scenic Colne Valley. Scheduled for May 10, 2025, participants can enjoy a well-supported experience with checkpoints offeri..

The Shires and Spires Ultra Marathon is a scenic 54-mile race set in Northamptonshire, featuring a mix of approximately 70% trails and 30% roads. Starting and finishing at Naseby Village Hall, the event offers five distance options, including an ultra marathon, marathon, three-quarter marathon, half..

The Shires and Spires Marathon will take place in Naseby on Sunday 11 May 2025. You can run between 10 and 35 miles.

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 13 May 2025.

The MTC Severn Path Ultra is a challenging 59-mile ultra marathon that takes place along the scenic Severn River in the UK. Starting from Shrewsbury, the route features a flat course that showcases stunning landscapes and landmarks, including Iron-bridge and Bewdley, before concluding in Worcester. ..

The Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is an exciting running event set in the picturesque market town of Skipton, taking place on May 17, 2025. Now in its third year, the event features multiple distances, including 13, 20, 34, and 50 miles, with routes that showcase stunning landscapes along the Dales..

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event organized by Race Harborough, set in the scenic Marston Lodge near Market Harborough. Scheduled for May 2025, the festival features three distinct challenges: the Trail Mix Challenge (25k), Headlight Hop (10k), and Thump Trail Hal..