Retford
Trail Running Calendar near Retford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Retford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 83 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
Junior cross country at Pontefract Park as part of the PECO Junior League; an online season ticket for £8 covers all five chip timed races and the end of season relays.
A 7.8 km, 270 m ascent Boxing Day fell race from Totley AC across Blacka Moor and Totley Moor with mandatory winter kit and proceeds to local charities.
A roughly 10 km all-terrain cross-country run across Rauceby Estate on 27 December 2026, limited to 300 runners with transfers allowed until 13 December.
January 2027
A six hour looped running challenge at Sherwood Pines where participants tally laps on a forest course and receive a bespoke finisher medal.
A multi terrain forest race at Sherwood Pines on 17 January 2027 offering 10 km, 5 km and a junior run. Entries include a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for leading runners.
Sunday's Clumber Lakeside winter event at Clumber Park is a six hour looped challenge on the trail run in reverse, with a medal awarded to those who complete a loop.
Moonlit trail half marathon in Sutton Scarsdale with an out and back route via Sutton Spring Wood and Five Pits Trail, aid station, campfire finish and finisher medal.
February 2027
Multiple-distance event on an extended 10 mile loop around Sherwood Pines, with camping, a communal base and a food truck.
Seven hour lap-based track challenge at YMCA Newark offering distances from 3 km to ultramarathon with on-course aid, a finish medal and a goody bag.
A seven hour timed event at Burton Waters near Lincoln on a flat canal towpath offering measured laps with half marathon, marathon and ultra options and on-course aid.
Seven hour timed event at Burton Waters near Lincoln with measured laps, medals, ARC permit and distance options from half marathon to ultras; entrants capped at 50.
A themed event at Shipley Country Park on 15 February 2026 celebrating the Chalkhill Blue Butterfly as part of the Butterfly Effect series, with tickets at £41.50.
Community led mostly off road 10k at North Leverton Windmill on 28 Feb 2027, offering scenic views; £19 entry with proceeds to the North Leverton Windmill Trust.
March 2027
An annual March event in the Peak District offering a 21 miles challenge for runners and walkers, with entries via SIEntries and staggered starts introduced in recent years.
Trail marathon and 20 mile routes around North Wingfield on an anti clockwise circular course with checkpoints, GPX navigation files and on course medic cover.
Forest trail races at Sherwood Pines on 14 March 2027 offering 20 mile, half marathon, 10k and a junior run. Multi terrain undulating routes with route maps and GPX files, bespoke medals, free photos and prizes.
A six hour trail challenge on roughly 5.45 km laps around Holme Pierrepont Country Park with muddy sections and two route options, entry £41.50.
A last person standing backyard ultra at Sherwood Pines on 27 March 2027 with hourly 4.19 mile laps on forest trails, live timing, on-course aid and race trophies.