Shepshed
Trail Running Calendar near Shepshed 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Shepshed for 2026-2027! We've gathered 99 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A November running festival at Nottingham Racecourse offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and a junior race on a flat, lakeside course with chip timing.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a four hour event on a 4 km loop where runners may complete as many laps as possible; field capped at 30 and entry listed at £29.
December 2026
Trail races at Carsington Water on 5 December 2026 feature a half marathon and a 10k around the reservoir on marked undulating trails with marshals and an event village.
Festive 10k, 5k and junior runs around Chasewater Reservoir on compacted trail, raising funds for Shelter with medals, photos and prizes including best dressed fancy dress.
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.
January 2027
A night-time fell race in Dovedale valley covering 9.5 km with 345 m ascent; FRA kit is mandatory and entrants must be 18 or older.
A six hour looped running challenge at Sherwood Pines where participants tally laps on a forest course and receive a bespoke finisher medal.
A six-hour self-paced lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park with a 3.3 mile runnable loop, canicross and rucking options, tiered entry fees and a charitable donation to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.
A weekend of running on the traffic free Tissington Trail near Ashbourne, offering a half marathon and a 10k with a gentle uphill outbound and slight downhill return, route maps and GPX files available, medals and free photos included.
February 2027
Multiple-distance event on an extended 10 mile loop around Sherwood Pines, with camping, a communal base and a food truck.
Scenic winter trail running around Carsington Water in Derbyshire offering a half marathon and a 10k. Entries include a themed medal, chip timing and race photos, and marked routes with a GPX file available.
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 6 hour loop event at Beacon Hill Country Park where runners choose how many 3.3 mile laps to complete; canicross and rucking are welcome.
A 12 km single lap off road trail race at Cannock Chase with a kids 2.5 km event, on-site parking, camping, water stations and bespoke finisher medals.
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.
March 2027
A muddy weekend trail event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring twisty, rooty forest terrain and swampy sections; entry is listed at £41.50.
A night-time trail 10 km at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry where a head torch is required and Petzl demo kit is expected, with woodland and meadow terrain that is undulating but not hilly.
A six-hour trail event at Coombe Abbey Park where participants complete as many 3.3 mile laps as they wish, with medal or tree token finish options.
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.