Trail Running calendar near Retford 2026-2027

Experience an epic trail run through the Yorkshire countryside on the Nidderdale Way loop. Choose from four distances ranging from 13 to 55 miles while visiting iconic landmarks like Ripley Castle and Brimham Rocks.

Experience the heritage of the North York Moors National Park with four trail distances along the Cleveland Way. Enjoy fully marked courses through moorland and grassland starting from the historic village of Ravenscar.

Experience a traffic free run through the heart of the Peak District on a former railway line featuring tunnels and the historic Monsal viaduct. Choose between 10k and half marathon distances over this scenic October weekend.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Choose your own distance at Ferry Meadows by completing as many 5.3 km laps as you like in six hours. This multi-terrain event is located near Peterborough and features a cupless aid station at every lap.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Experience a unique navigation challenge where you are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location, and tasked with finding your way back to Manchester without GPS or maps.

Tackle Lockton Limping, a scenic fell race across the North York Moors covering 11.2 km with 350 m of climb and sweeping views. Entry is on the day at Lockton Village Hall, perfect for both competitive and social runners.

Run through the dark woods of Irchester Country Park in this Halloween-themed night event. Choose between a spooky 5k or a family-friendly 2k Fun Run, with fancy dress encouraged. All finishers get a medal and treats, with free photos inclu..

Celebrate Halloween along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances ranging from a family-friendly one-mile fun run to an ultra-marathon on a flat trail course.

The 59th annual Race You to the Summit is a Halloween-themed fell race on October 31, 2026. This 7 km course near Littleborough features 260 meters of climb, with optional fancy dress and junior races from 10 AM.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

Experience the local paths and trails of St Helens in this popular five mile race. Join the St Helens Striders for a trail run starting at the Sankey Visitors Centre with limited places available for 2026.

Test your endurance at the Linacre Reservoirs with this six hour lapped trail race. Complete as many five kilometer wooded laps as you can to earn your finisher medal.

Run the November Nightmare in Telford from 1 to 8 November 2026 a unique eight day challenge where you can enter any single day or tackle them all. Daily courses of 8, 16 or 26.2 miles pass through Ironbridge and earn a medal each day.

Run through the dark, historic Oxendon Tunnel at Tunnel Vision. Choose the Night Run or the early Dawn Run for a unique 5-mile challenge. All finishers get a medal and a post-race treat.

Experience a unique night run through the woods at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir. Choose between 3.3 and 6.7 mile undulated trail loops featuring a marshalled course and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run along the scenic banks of Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs on a well-maintained trail loop. Choose from multiple distances including a half marathon and marathon, with fully marshalled support and bespoke finisher medals.

Challenge yourself on the Shepherds Skyline Fell Race in Todmorden, a rugged 10 km with around 350 m of climb featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a tough return climb. On the day entries only and mandatory fell kit is required.