Trail Running calendar near Woodhouse Eaves 2025-2026

Push your limits at the Bat Challenge, a six hour off road loop at Beacon Hill with 3.3 mile laps so you can choose any distance from 5k to ultra. Enjoy rolling climbs, scenic views, and the choice of a medal or a tree planting token.

Run 33 miles around Chesterfield in the tenth Spire Ultra, a scenic trail through moorland, woodland, reservoirs and farmland. Expect varied terrain, staffed aid stations and a special anniversary memento at the finish.

Marsden Moors Marathon on Saturday 9 May 2026 showcases scenic moorland in the Colne Valley with marathon, 23 and 18 mile options. Limited to 150 entries, the event offers checkpoints, finish food and downloadable route maps.

The Chiltern Hills 100K is a scenic, challenging ultra around the Ridgeway, visiting Ivinghoe Beacon and Ashridge. Limited to 250 runners and UTMB World Series index race, this May event has rugged trails, great support and a Chesham finish..

Run a scenic single loop from Sherwood Forest through Clumber Park and historic estates with 30 or 40 mile options, the 40 mile passing the Major Oak. Expect waymarked trails, regular aid stations and hearty vegan finish fare.

Run Rabbit Trail Festival returns to Deene Park near Corby on 9 and 10 May 2026, offering scenic but hilly woodland trails and on site entertainment. Race a night 10k, a five loop 25k, a trail half or combine all three in the Quest.

Apocalypse Ultramarathon in Church Stretton on 9 May 2026 offers 10 to 50 mile options across four scenic but brutal loops. With a 16 hour limit, rolling food at HQ and limited places this is a bold endurance challenge.

Take on the Greenway Challenge in Letchworth Garden City: a self guided 13 mile clockwise run starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Enjoy marshalled crossings, a wooden medal, and cake at the finish while supporting Headway Herts.

Shires and Spires is a friendly multi distance loop from Naseby Village Hall offering races from 10 km to a 35 mile ultra across scenic trails and country roads. Routes alternate each year and GPS files plus live tracking guide runners.

Run scenic moorland and bridleway trails at the Holcombe 10, starting from the Hare and Hounds and climbing to Peel Tower through Redisher Woods. Choose 10K or 10 mile routes and support The Sunnywood Project's youth programmes.

Run a scenic brewery to brewery 50k ultra through the Trent Valley on 16 May 2026, starting and finishing at Milestone Brewery & Tap in Cromwell. Celebrate with beer, food, live entertainment and a commemorative pint glass at the finish.

Tackle the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026 at Tackeroo Campsite with 10 km, half or full marathon over scenic off road trails. Limited to 500 entries, enjoy rolling terrain, aid stations, free parking and a finisher medal.

Join the Shindig in the Shire on 16 May 2026 for 8, 16 or 26.2 mile routes through the iconic Ironbridge Gorge. Tackle rewarding climbs then celebrate at the pub with ales, food and finisher bling.

Take on the Leaden Boot Challenge, a scenic 26.2 miles loop from Alstonefield through the White Peak with dramatic dales and ridges. Open to walkers and runners, the event offers checkpoints, finish food and a warm village welcome.

Take on the Pommie Panter Fell Race in Youlgrave, Peak District, a rugged 5.8 mile route with climbs, limestone descents and marshy sections finishing on the village high street. All profits support local village facilities and a friendly c..

Run a scenic flat 10K through Golden Acre Park and trails in Cookridge, a single lap route past Paul's Pond and woodland. Places are limited to 360 and proceeds support Cancer Research UK and local community groups.

Test your endurance at Gods Own Backyard Ultra, a spring event near Leeds where runners set off every hour and aim to outlast the field. This silver event offers camping, refreshments, a Yorkshire goodie bag and a shot at the gold world tea..

Join the Grim Reaper Running Festival at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in late May for races from 10 miles to 100 miles across scenic estate trails and ancient woodland. Camping on Friday and Saturday is included, and all finishers get a medal.

Take on the Grand Union Canal Race, a nonstop 145 mile ultra from Birmingham to Little Venice along scenic towpaths. Limited to 100 starters with a 45 hour limit, it welcomes supported and unsupported runners for a true canal challenge.

Farmmageddon is an endurance weekend at Hyde Hall Farm offering looped trail racing on a scenic 5.3 km course. Choose from timed challenges up to a 100 mile two day event with buckle and medal rewards for finishers.