Trail Running calendar near Retford 2026-2027

Experience a flat and fast run along the historic Rochdale Canal with distances ranging from 10km to 100km. Enjoy scenic towpaths and fully supported point to point courses through Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Explore the scenic trails of Bakewell with waymarked 7km and 13.5km races. Enjoy a waved start approach and a rewarding beer and pudding finish at the Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room.

Experience 25 kilometres of diverse Pennine terrain including wooded valleys and wild moorland. This non profit community race starts on historic cobbled streets and features a unique post race celebration.

Experience an evening trail run through Salcey Forest with this dedicated 10k event. Light up the night with your head torch on a flat two lap course featuring dedicated waves for runners and canicross teams.

Experience a weekday evening trail run around the Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs. Runners choose between three distances and navigate the scenic landscape by headtorch to earn a finisher medal.

Experience an evening run up Pendle Hill and through Ogden Clough on this 9.2 km marshalled course. Support the local mountain rescue team while navigating stream crossings and technical terrain in the dark.

Experience a unique traffic free run through railway tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct in the heart of the Peak District with choices of 10k and half marathon distances.

Join a flat and fast trail run along the Manchester riverside towpath. Complete anything from a single lap to a seven hour endurance challenge to earn a themed finisher's medal while supporting a local charity.

The Pendle Fell Races feature a classic AS category fell run of 4.5 miles with 1500 ft of ascent from Barley Village Hall. On-the-day entry is available, with prizes of sports vouchers for top finishers. Separate junior races are also held..

Cross the north of England through three National Parks on this spectacular coast to coast journey. Choose from four distances ranging from 55km to a full 300km traverse through iconic mountains and moors.

The Ultra in the Black Country returns for its ninth year in March 2026. This 32-mile scenic loop starts and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park. The traffic-free route explores disused railways, canal paths, and tunnels, and can be run sol..

Experience an 80km ultra marathon following Wainwright’s iconic coast to coast route through the North York Moors National Park. This adventurous self-sufficient journey finishes at the stunning Robin Hood’s Bay.

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Family friendly event at Telford Town Park with 2.5K and 5K routes, a finisher teddy for each participant, and a post-race teddy bears picnic. The event raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and encourages fundraising.

Experience the 45th edition of this classic Shropshire fell race featuring a 5.5 mile course with 1700 feet of elevation. Join the final event of the Shropshire Winter Series starting from Ercall Wood Academy in Telford.

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

Run scenic trails around Horwich at Curley's 5 km Trail Race on 1 April 2026, organised by Winter Hill Runners. Friendly and fast paced, entries are available on the day making it perfect for casual runners and trail lovers.

This 10th-anniversary 50-mile ultra connects Manchester and Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail. With six well-stocked checkpoints and a 14-hour cut-off, it offers a supported long-distance challenge. The point-to-point route finishes a..

Embark on a 109 mile trekking adventure along the scenic Cleveland Way with options for single or multi day challenges. Choose your level of self sufficiency and enjoy supported camping as you journey from Helmsley to Filey Beach.