Trail Running calendar near Retford 2026-2027

Join a festive run at Chasewater Country Park featuring 10k and 5k trail routes around a scenic reservoir. Enjoy a flat course for all abilities while supporting the charity Shelter this holiday season.

This 10 mile event takes runners on a scenic loop around Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire. The multi terrain course offers varied views from woodland trails to the reservoir's edge. Held in early December, finishers receive a custom medal an..

Join this festive timed event at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough where you can run as many 5.3 km laps as you like. Choose your distance from 5k to ultra marathon on a multi terrain course with a bespoke medal for every finisher.

Experience the wintry beauty of the Dales with three distance options ranging from 12 to 32 miles. This self navigated challenge features festive treats at the finish and trackers for every ultramarathon runner.

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Celebrate the season with festive trail runs through 3,300 acres of Nottinghamshire woodland. Choose from 10km, 5km, or 1 mile distances in a forest setting that welcomes both individual runners and canicross participants.

Celebrate the season with forest trail races in Salcey Forest featuring flat 10k, 5k, and junior routes. Enjoy a festive atmosphere with fancy dress prizes and bespoke medals while supporting the charity Shelter.

A self-sufficient 38-mile winter mountain run around Helvellyn starting from Askham. This unmarked route is designed for experienced runners with strong navigation skills and features 2000m of ascent through the Lake District.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Get into the festive spirit at the Horwich Santa Dash, a 4-mile fancy dress run. Prizes are on offer for the best costumes as you tour the local roads of this historic town. It's a friendly, community-focused event organized by a family-run..

Experience a night run through the St Ives Estate with 5k and 10k multi terrain courses. Participants receive a medal and chip timing while supporting Sue Ryder on the shortest day of the year.

Take on the Totley Two Turtle Doves fell race in the Peak District this Boxing Day, a bracing 4.8 mile course with 820 ft of climb. Winter kit is required and Totley AC Pavilion provides toilets, showers and changing rooms.

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

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

Ring in the New Year with a 7-mile fell race, starting with a live bagpiper. After the run, celebrate with a pint, pie, and live music at The Crown Pub for a private post-race party.

Join this 18 mile circular winter event starting from Robin Hoods Bay. Run or walk along the scenic Cinder Track and Cleveland Way with a generous eight hour time limit.

Experience a 30 mile circular winter ultra marathon through the North York Moors. This route follows the scenic Cleveland Way cliff top paths and the Cinder Track starting from Robin Hoods Bay.

Experience the historic grounds of Harewood House with 5 km, 10 km, and Half Marathon trail runs. Enjoy scenic routes through 1,000 acres of woodlands and gardens with chip-timed results and canicross-friendly options.