Newark
Trail Running Calendar near Newark 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Newark for 2026-2027! We've gathered 49 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
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.
September 2026
A last-person-standing backyard ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate on 5 September 2026 where runners repeat a 4.16 miles loop every hour until only one starter remains.
Charity trail event from Great Ponton through Lincolnshire villages with routes from 26.4 miles to 10 km, checkpoints, finish food, and a 10 hour completion limit.
A 100 mile ultra on runnable trails through Sherwood Forest and towpaths, with two forest loops, well stocked aid stations, a 30 hour cutoff, drop bag points and pacers allowed from about mile 51.
A six-hour looped running challenge in Sherwood Pines where runners complete as many laps as they wish and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.
24 hour running event at Belvoir Castle with solo and team entries, a 10 km mixed terrain loop, 6 hour and day and night 10 km races, plus weekend camping and facilities.
A fully marshalled 12 mile trail race inside Clumber Park with water stations, a three hour cut off, finisher medal and trophies for top three men and women.
October 2026
Five-mile chip-timed cross country and Canicross race in the Upper Wreake valley on 3 October 2026, limited to 200 entrants with a commemorative wooden medal for finishers.
Looped 5.64 km event at Hardwick Hall Estate on 3 September 2026 with a six hour lap option and bespoke finisher medals; field limited to 150 runners.
Trail half marathon based at Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone, Derbyshire, with varied terrain, about 1,700 ft of ascent, one halfway aid station, a finisher medal and a free beer voucher.
Run a section of the official UK Team Backyard route on the morning of the world championships with pay what you can entry, minimum £15.
November 2026
A 15 mile riverbank and road run across the Lincolnshire Fens from South Kyme with drinks stations, marshals and post run refreshments.
A roughly 16 mile cross country run and walk through the Leicestershire Wolds on 7 November 2026 with food stops and proceeds to local charities.
Trail runs at Rother Valley Country Park on 8 November 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon with chip timing, a commemorative silence, medals and post-race refreshments.
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.
December 2026
End of season event at Shipley Country Park on 7 December with a 6 hour format and random leftover medals for finishers; entry listed at £31.