Trail Running calendar near Retford 2025-2026

Ultra Tour Yorkshire Dales (UTYD) is a multi-distance trail event in the Yorkshire Dales, organized by Due North Events. The race runs over a weekend from Grassington, starting and finishing at the Grassington Devonshire Institute. Distances on offer are 100K, 50K and 25K, with a 100K relay also ava..

Set at Carsington Water near Ashbourne, Derbyshire, this RunThrough UK event offers a Half Marathon and a 10K along scenic trail paths around the reservoir. The course features an undulating route; the half marathon is an out-and-back segment followed by a full loop of the reservoir, while the 10K c..

Amberaid 30 Trail Race and Petit Raid, organized by First Light Adventure, takes place in Derbyshire’s Amber Valley near the eastern edge of the Peak District. The Amberaid 30 is a 31-mile trail run over undulating countryside paths and trails, while Petit Raid offers the Northern Loop of 20 miles...

Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is an ultratrail event organized by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons, held from Skipton Auction Mart in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Runners choose from four distances: 13, 20, 34 and 50 miles, with climbs from about 1,500 to 7,600 feet. The route heads west to meet the Pennine W..

Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run is staged from Whaley Bridge in the Peak District, Derbyshire. The 18-kilometre course runs out from Whaley Bridge Uniting Church to the upper Goyt Valley and back, combining fast forest trails with challenging climbs and offering around 488 metres of total a..

Signpost Challenge Hike, hosted by LDWA South Manchester, is based in Marple at the Marple Senior Citizens Hall. It offers two routes: 24 miles (4,300 ft ascent) and 17 miles (3,000 ft), to be completed within 10 hours. The hilly course heads north and east from Marple, crossing Werneth Low, Cown Ed..

The Tideswell Terminator is a BM fell race that starts and finishes in Tideswell, with the start/finish at Bishop Pursglove Primary School on St John’s Road. The approx. 11.1 km (6.9 miles) course runs from Tideswell through Litton, into Cressbrook Dale and past Peters Stone, then climbs to the Hay..

Its Grim Up North Running presents Hubble Bubble Day 1 & Ghostly 1 Mile at Kirkstall, Leeds, along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal. The event features seven distances from 5k to a full Ultra, plus the Ghostly 1 Mile, designed for all abilities. The course is a flat, out-and-back canal route with lakesi..

Race You To The Summit is CraggRunner’s classic fell race, held at the Summit Inn near Littleborough, West Yorkshire. The course runs about 4.3 miles with roughly 800 feet of ascent, starting from the Summit Inn and heading to the White House pub near Blackstone Edge, where runners touch the pub wal..

Round 1 of the Petzl Night Runner Night Trail Race Series takes place at Delamere Forest, with the start and finish from the main visitors centre in Northwich, Cheshire. The evening atmosphere is themed around a Spooky Halloween, with fancy dress actively encouraged. The course is fully marked with..

Endurancelife North York Moors is a trail-running event wholly within the North York Moors National Park, based near Ravenscar. It offers four distances — 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and Ultra — with courses using sections of the Cleveland Way. The routes are rich and varied, set on moorland and gr..

Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10k Weekend offers a traffic-free, multi-terrain run along the Peak District’s Monsal Trail, starting and finishing at Bakewell Station in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Participants choose from Half Marathon or 10k, with options across Saturday and Sunday, allowing one o..

Its Grim Up North Running presents Hubble Bubble Day 2 & Ghostly 1 Mile, a Halloween-themed trail event in Kirkstall, Leeds, along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. The Sunday offers seven distances, from 5k up to an Ultra (two half marathons plus 10k) and a Ghostly 1 Mile children’s/family run. The entire..

Bronte Way Fell Race is a traditional point-to-point fell race organized by Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. It begins at Wycoller Country Park and finishes outside the Fleece Inn on Haworth Main Street. The course covers about 13 km (8.1 miles) with roughly 351 m (1,152 ft) of climb, offering a..

Monster Mash 6 Hour Challenge (2025) takes place in Penistone along the Trans Pennine Trail. This 6-hour running event uses a flat, lap-based course with each loop about 6.55 miles. Runners may complete as few or as many laps as they wish within the 6-hour limit, with all finishers earning a bespoke..

The Holmesfield Howler is a 6-mile self-guided trail race around Holmesfield, Derbyshire, on the edge of the Peak District. The route winds through undulating farmland, woodland and moorland on well-maintained paths. Runners may choose their own start time, and compete without marshals; participants..

Pumpkin Plod is a timed running event held at Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks near Peterborough, UK. Participants run laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grassy areas through the forest. The event offers two options: a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, wher..

Piglove By The River is an evening running event in Leeds at Piglove By The River, Clarence Rd LS10 1EE. Races offered: 5km and 10km, with elevation around 193m (633ft). The course features public footpaths, riverside trails, and tarmac, with the 5km following 2.5km out-and-back along the Trans Penn..

Irchester Spooktacular is a Halloween-themed night-time running event at Irchester Country Park. Runners can choose between a 5k night run or a 2k Family Fun Run, both on established woodland trails with two new routes created for the event. The courses are fully marked and marshaled by witches, wiz..

Shepherds Skyline Fell Race, organized by Todmorden Harriers, starts from the Shepherds Rest Inn on Lumbutts Road in Todmorden’s Calder Valley. The BS category covers about 10 km with 350 m of ascent. The course is fast and muddy, featuring a dramatic descent off Stoodley Pike followed by a stiff cl..