Shepshed
Trail Running Calendar near Shepshed 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Shepshed for 2026-2027! We've gathered 110 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
An overnight foot event from Meriden measured as the crow flies, with Solo and Pairs 24 hour entries and a separate 36 hour Chained team category tracked by TrackTrail.
A lap based seven hour running event in West Bridgford offering distances from 3 km up to ultra marathon, with aid tables, a medal and a goody bag.
Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse offers 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Junior races on flat tarmac and gravel routes, supporting Nottinghamshire Hospice.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a muddy four hour event on a 4 km loop where up to 30 runners complete laps and collect a bespoke medal when they tap out.
Trail run around Calke Abbey nature park of about 6 to 8 km, meeting at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park; the route is in darkness so participants must bring head torches and high visibility gear.
December 2026
Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water with marked routes, marshals, water stations and a themed finisher medal.
Festive 10k, 5k and junior runs around Chasewater Reservoir on compacted trail, raising funds for Shelter with medals, photos and prizes including best dressed fancy dress.
End of season run at Shipley Country Park on 7 December where finishers receive a random leftover medal; entry fee is reduced and the format follows the six hour run setup.
Trail run and walk in Nottingham on 13 December 2026 with 3 km, 6 km and 9 km options, marked route and post-event cake in the church hall.
A music trail run around Calke Abbey of about 6 to 8 km at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park on 18 December 2026, with head torches required and free parking.
Gaddesby Gallop on 19 December 2026 in Gaddesby offers online-only entry, number pickup and presentation at the village hall; dogs are not allowed.
Low cost, no prizes cross country 10K on the Acresford Sand and Gravel site in Huncote on 27 December 2026, with separate junior races and limited entries.
January 2027
A night-time fell race in Dovedale valley over a 9.5 km course with riverside trail, woodland climb and FRA kit requirements.
A six hour looped running challenge at Sherwood Pines where participants tally laps on a forest course and receive a bespoke finisher medal.
A six hour lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park where runners repeat a 3.3-mile loop as many times as they can; canicross and rucking are permitted.