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.
March 2027
Peak Rail 7 pits runners against a steam hauled heritage train on the route from Rowsley South to Matlock Riverside and back. The course uses shared trails with marshals, on site parking, and post race photos and results published online.
A 6.2 km fell race at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, part of an eight race Trunce series with junior races and on the day entry.
April 2027
Obstacle runs of 5 km, 10 km and a junior bale jumper at Normanby Hall Country Park with water, mud, nets and horse jumps, supporting local charities.
A looped 6.03 km course around Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, Day Two runs the lap in reverse; runners may complete as many laps as possible in six hours or finish one for a bespoke medal.
Ladies only 13.1 mile out and back trail near Sutton Scarsdale with 200 m ascent, a turnaround aid station, marshal and medic cover, and post race cake and hot drinks.
Trail event at Thoresby Park on 18 April 2027 offering distances from 2km to marathon, canicross options, live chip timing, and on-site parking.
A six hour looped run in Sherwood Pines where participants complete as many laps as they wish on day two of the weekend and receive a bespoke medal.
A 6.2 km fell race in the Peak District at Oxspring Playing Field with 190 m climb; includes a 3 km junior race and on-the-day entry options.
May 2027
A 33 mile trail race following much of the Chesterfield Round Walk through moorland, woodland, reservoirs and farmland. Route notes and GPX files are provided and checkpoints offer water with food at selected points.
A chip-timed 10K trail race through Sherwood Pines on 9 May 2027 with distance markers, a water station, limited entries and cash bonuses for fast winning times.
A 6.2 km fell race in Oxspring, Peak District with 190 m climb, part of an eight-race series; entry on the day is available.
A brewery to brewery 50k ultra in Nottinghamshire on 15 May 2027 with countryside trails, checkpoints every 6 to 8 miles, and a brewery finish.
An off road 10 kilometre race on compacted limestone with a net descent to Cromford Wharf, part of the White Peak Festival of Running and served by event coaches.
A Peak District fell race on 31 May 2027 at Oxspring Playing Field, featuring a 6.2 km course with 190 m climb and on-the-day entry.
June 2027
A handicapped fell race of about 3.5 miles with 860 feet of ascent, held each Whitsun Tuesday and described as the oldest continuously run fell race in the world. Entrants must be over 18 and the route includes two road crossings.
A 5 km muddy obstacle course through Graves Park woodland and fields, with start and finish by the animal farm. Organised by Cancer Research UK to raise funds for cancer research, the event includes timed wave starts and onsite parking.
An inflatable obstacle fun run in Lincoln with distances from 2.5k to 15k, multiple music zones, on-course water, finisher medals and on-site food and drink.
A colourful, timed event at Sherwood Pines where runners have six hours to complete as many 6.168 km laps as they wish, with prizes and rainbow-themed features.