Trail Running calendar near Retford 2026-2027

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

Experience the natural beauty of Malham Cove and Malham Tarn in this scenic trail half marathon. Enjoy a well supported race featuring a climb to Weets Top and a rewarding descent followed by a hot post race meal.

Run the fell race at Britain's oldest sheepdog trials. The 7.1 km course tours the Longshaw Estate and Grindleford Valley. Your race entry grants free access to the trials, with food, a beer tent, and grandstand seating.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

A 23 mile walk or run through the picturesque Malhamdale landscape starting from Gargrave. Complete this North Yorkshire challenge visiting Kirkby Malham and Boss Moor within the 9 hour time limit.

Test your endurance at the Exterminator, a 27 km fell race with over 1000 meters of climbing. Join the final event of the Totley AC Race Series starting from the pavilion in Sheffield.

Explore the scenic trails and picturesque villages of Lincolnshire in this charity challenge. Choose between four distances and enjoy a warm village welcome with refreshments and local support throughout the day.

Explore the East Yorkshire countryside with 4 or 8 mile trail runs at Field House Farm. Open to solo runners and Canicrossers, this chipped event features gentle elevations and medals for all finishers.

Experience the scenic trails of East Yorkshire with or without a canine companion. This event offers 4 and 8 mile chipped trail runs starting from Field House Coffee Barn with medals for all finishers.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

The Robin Hood 100 is a 100-mile ultramarathon through the scenic trails of Sherwood Forest. Starting and finishing in South Wheatley, the relatively flat, runnable course offers a 30-hour cutoff. Finishers receive a medal and the option to..

Experience a 100 km circumnavigation of Leeds on this rural trail ultra. Navigate through parks and villages following the historic Owl waymarkers with full support and checkpoints along the way.

Ultra X England offers multi-day trail races in the Peak District each September, with distances from 12km to 110km. It's a UTMB Index event featuring fully stocked aid stations and is part of the Great British Slam challenge.

Traverse twenty miles of high moorlands and gritstone edges in the Peak District. Use your map and compass navigation skills to complete this off road journey in support of mountain rescue.

Experience a 10 mile trail run through the North York Moors National Park visiting historic landmarks and scenic coastal viewpoints. Navigate this historic route to earn a bespoke medal in a limited field of 50 runners.

Experience a classic off road event featuring a marathon and a half marathon through moorlands and woods with well stocked feed stations and hot food at the finish.

A classic fell race near Skipton, featuring a 5.6km course with 274m of climb. Part of the BOFRA Championship, it offers races for all age groups from Under 9 to Seniors. The 2026 edition includes updated start and course layouts.

Experience the beauty of the Peak District with trail runs starting from Bakewell Showground. Choose between three distances that pass by the River Derwent and the historic Chatsworth House.

Tackle the Ilam Three Peaks fell race on Sun 13 Sep 2026 in the Peak District, a punchy 6.4 km route with 520 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Pre entry required, so book early for this steep, scenic challenge.

Experience a traffic free trail run through the historic Holdenby House estate with distances ranging from 10km to 50km. Enjoy rolling Northamptonshire views and woodland paths on this private country estate.