Trail Running calendar near Retford 2026-2027

Take on the Winster Hill Race in the heart of the Peak District with a 4 mile course and 177 m of climb that rewards effort with stunning views. Open to runners aged 14 and up with affordable pre entry and on the day entry available.

Explore the Peak District on the Edale Skyline Trail Weekend with the rugged 23 mile Skyline route or a shorter 10 km option. Stay near Edale, get guided trail coaching and enjoy spectacular views with fellow runners.

Experience a scenic point to point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place, with varied surfaces, a unique 360m tunnel and floating water stations. Chip timed finishers get a bespoke medal and T shirt.

Explore the Peak District Ultra Challenge from Bakewell, a figure of 8 trail with distances from 10 miles to 100 km. Choose continuous 100 km or a two day option and enjoy signed routes, rest stops, camping and basecamp hospitality.

Summits of The North York Moors Ultra is a 120 miles loop across ancient moorland, climbing about 16,000 ft and topping the park's highest summits. Starting and finishing in Goathland on 4 and 5 July 2026, this intimate field tests seasoned..

Run July the Turd on 4 July 2026 around Ironbridge valley in Shropshire from The Unicorn Inn. Choose marathon, 16 mile or 8 mile on mixed tracks, paths and road; road shoes suffice, onsite parking and finisher bling.

Take on the Fellrunner at Heptonstall Festival, a scenic 9.5 km fell race with about 500 m of climb in the South West Pennines. Finish to live music, food stalls and a free pint; entry on the day £7.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race from Warslow Village Hall: 10 km with 675 m of climb across moorland and steep trails. Expect challenging ascents, sweeping views and a friendly village atmosphere.

Enjoy the Coal Aston Gala Chase, a 4.7 mile off road trail through Moss Valley with woodland, farmland and a small ford to keep things lively. A 1.4 mile family fun run welcomes kids and every finisher gets free cake.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race on 5 July 2026 around Great Hucklow, roughly 10 km with stiff climbs and about 335 m of ascent across moorland, fields and rough paths. Community run from the village school with volunteers and post..

Run a scenic half marathon from Lyme Hall over Kerridge Ridge to the Macclesfield Canal with marked course, aid stations and chip timing. Entry includes parking and park access; finishers can choose a medal or have a tree planted.

Choose a half marathon or 10k through the rolling forest trails of Cannock Chase, featuring challenging hills and scenic views. Organised by Nice Work on 5 July 2026, the event includes on site parking, a bespoke medal, free photos and priz..

Run around Tittesworth Reservoir and the southern Peak District on scenic, rugged trails with punchy climbs and wide hill views. Choose 10K, 22K or 50K and enjoy chip timed results, a waterside finish, free race photos and a themed medal.

Join the final race of the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series on 7 July in Methley, Leeds. Run a flat 5 km towpath course to support the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and enjoy medals, age category prizes and a friendly 1.5 mile fun run.

Join the Stoodley Pike fell race at Todmorden on 7 July 2026 for a sharp 5 km challenge with 213 m of climb and stunning moorland views. On the day entries welcome for £5, minimum age 14; car sharing is requested.

Take on the Black Rocks Fell Race on 8 July 2026, a scenic 9.9 km fell run around Cromford Moor with 250 m of ascent. Mostly on good trails, the route starts and ends at Cromford Meadows and entries are limited to 300 with advance booking.

Tackle a classic 7 mile fell race from the Packhorse Inn in Widdop, set across scenic South Pennine ridges with about 366 m of climb. Entries open for pre entry and on the day if space remains, with teams welcome and junior races available.

Challenge yourself on the undulating 6.4 km Thurlstone Chase in the Peak District on 9 July 2026, starting and finishing at Thurlstone Football Club. Enjoy a friendly village vibe, a small field and a cash bonus for any new course records.

Run the Summer 10K at lovely Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry on 10 July 2026, a two lap trail through woodland and meadow with varied surfaces and plenty of character. Open to ages 16 and over and offering charity and eco token options.

Run along the historic Huddersfield narrow gauge canal to Tunnel End, a 3.5 mile tunnel under the Pennines, with 5k, 10k, half and marathon options on 11 July 2026 in Slaithwaite. Friendly trail event with bespoke medal and feed stations.