Barleythorpe
Trail Running Calendar near Barleythorpe 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Barleythorpe for 2026-2027! We've gathered 39 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A six hour looped trail challenge around Holme Pierrepont Country Park and Watersports Centre with roughly 5.44 km laps on a mainly flat, muddy course.
Multi-distance running festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park featuring half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races with chip timing and race photos.
Two lap 5 km around Hugglescote Grange on 30 August 2026, walking children and dog friendly with limited parking and a medal for participants.
September 2026
Scenic trail routes from Great Ponton near Grantham offering 26.4 miles, 17 miles, 12 miles and 10 km across footpaths, bridleways and quiet country roads.
TrailFest at Holdenby House offers four traffic free trail distances inside a private estate, with routes on farm tracks, field edges and through a small wood, plus rolling hills and open countryside views.
Trail races near Clipston on rolling bridleways and footpaths offering a half marathon and a country 5-mile, with medals, homemade cakes and proceeds supporting the local recreation field.
A September charity hike or run of about 16 miles over Beacon Hill, Bardon Hill and Old John, starting and finishing at Beacon Hill Country Park to raise funds for local people in need.
October 2026
10th anniversary five mile chip timed cross country and Canicross in the Upper Wreake valley on 3 October 2026 with prizes and commemorative medals.
A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.
Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows is a multi-hour lap event on a 5.3 km mixed-surface loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose. Aid is provided each lap and finishers receive an event medal.
Night-time Halloween run at Irchester Country Park with 5k and 2k family routes, themed marshals, medals, free photos and charity donation options.
November 2026
A chip timed seven mile country race through Garendon Park on 1 November 2026, with prizes, commemorative t shirts and a separate fun run with day entries.
A 5 mile out and back night and dawn race through the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting, required headtorches, medals and finish line refreshments.
December 2026
Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows is a four or six hour multi‑terrain event on a 5.3 km lap, letting runners cover distances from 5k to ultras with an aid station each lap and an event medal.
January 2027
February 2027
A 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on mixed woodland tracks, with staggered starts, first aid support, medals and trophies for top finishers. Recommended kit includes trail shoes and a canicross harness; free race photos are provided.