Road and trail runs in 2025
Nice Work's events are known for their inclusive atmosphere, welcoming runners of all levels. They often feature picturesque routes through parks, forests, and historic locations and collaborate with local communities and running clubs to host events throughout the year. Their events include:
- Road races - everything from 5K to marathon
- Trail runs - events in scenic locations like Bedgebury Forest, Cannock Chase and Sherwood Pines
- Themed events - festive races at Christmas and location-specific events such as the Rye Ancient Trails
- Longer distance events such as the Brett Lydd 20 Mile and Oundle 20 Mile
- Multi-day events including the Tissington Trail Half Marathon and Monsal Trail Half Marathon weekends
Browse the events below to find your perfect event!
Nice Work events in 2025/2026
Road and trail runs in 2025/2026.
- Fri 5 Sep
- £7-£15
Rye Summer 5K Series | Race Four
Enjoy every spellbinding step through the stunning landscape of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in this exceptional summer series. Enter one or enter more and watch your times improve.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sun 14 Sep
- £28-£32
Rye Ancient Trails 30K & 15K
A true steeplechase race across the breathtaking scenery of the ancient trails surrounding the medieval town of Rye in East Sussex, linking Norman churches as you go.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sat 20 - Sun 21 Sep
- £37
- Entries closed
Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend
A breathtaking half marathon in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside... it's how racing was meant to be! Take on the Tissington Trail and enjoy something magical!
- Half marathon 2
- Sun 28 Sep
- £4-£26
Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon
This ever popular race promises amazing coastal views and a relatively flat coastal promenade run with real PB potential.
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- Sun 5 Oct
- £7-£39
Hastings Half Marathon
This is the race you'll want to keep racing, year after year. Explore the delights of the Hastings Half Marathon as it twists and turns through the historic town of Hastings and beyond.
- Fun run
- Half marathon
- Sun 12 Oct
- £30-£58.50
Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon
Don't miss out on one of the biggest running events in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 19 Oct
- £7-£31
Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon & 10K
An unforgettable race between the pines and beneath the majestic canopy of Bedgebury Forest - a trail race that will ignite your racer's heart.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 19 Oct
- £17-£19
Hove Prom 10K
Join Arena 80 for this fast and flat 10K along the scenic promenade and with the right conditions, PBs are very likely.
- 10 km road running + 82 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Oct
- £26-£31
Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K | Saturday
Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 26 Oct
- £26-£31
Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K | Sunday
Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 2 Nov
- £6-£46
Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Come and conquer the Wendover Woods hills in this scenic Autumnal challenge and discover the joy of trail running with this majestic race with the forest is shrouded in colours.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 9 Nov
- £6-£26
Regents Park 10K & Fun Runs
A speedy 10K in the crisp autumnal air and through London's most iconic Royal Park.
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- Sun 23 Nov
- £22-£26
Bushy Christmas 10K & 5K
Irresistable festive fun and racing joy within the iconic surroundings of Bushy Park! The perfect setting for a fast, flat and traffic-free Sunday morning run with like-minded festive folk.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 23 Nov
- £7-£26
Sherwood Christmas 10K & 5K
Celebrate Christmas at Sherwood Forest with this dazzling and festive 10K and 5K race, perfect for the whole family!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 6 Dec
- £7-£24
Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run
Grab those elf shoes and get festive! Put your legs to the test in this beautifully scenic, but challenging Christmas run. You'll enjoy looping around the lakes with your Santa hat on.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 7 Dec
- £6-£24
Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash
A Christmas cracker of a race - and you won't want to miss it! Grab those running shoes and your best festive game-face... it's the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 14 Dec
- £7-£24
Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run
Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 14 Dec
- £7-£22
Southend Rudolph Run
Kick off your festive celebrations with this cracking race... The Southend Rudolf Run is filled with seasonal delights and racing fun designed to delight with every step!
- Fun run 2
- Sat 20 Dec
- £6-£22
Christmas Pudding Dash
Back for its 20th year, this cracking, undulating, muddy cross-country trail racing extravaganza would have Santa ditching his sleigh for running shoes!
- Fun run 2
- XC run
- Sun 21 Dec
- £7-£22
Kent Christmas Cracker
Grab your running shoes and put on your Santa hat - it's time for this cracking Christmas race! Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and superb racing on this flat and fast course.
- Fun run 3
- Sun 4 Jan 2026
- £18-£22
Oundle New Year 10K & 5K
Kick start your New Year resolutions with this popular New Year race which is returning to the historic town of Oundle! Enjoy the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and the crisp winter air.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £7-£24
Sherwood New Year 10K, 5K & Junior Run
Get ready, set... and race! Take to the trail on this iconic course through Sherwood Forest and get your New Year off to a flying start.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 25 Jan 2026
- £27-£35
Tissington Trail January Half Marathon & 10K | Sunday
A breathtaking half marathon and 10K, racing along the Tissington Trail with spellbinding views of the rolling Derbyshire Dales.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 1 Feb 2026
- £7-£28
Bedgebury Forest 10 and 5 Mile
A superb and stunning race using the trails that twist and turn beneath the majestic forest canopy of Bedgebury National Forest. With a brand new junior race offering, it's one for the family too!
- Fun run
- Trail run
- 10 miler
- Sun 8 Feb 2026
- £23-£33
Cannock Chase Forest 20, 15, 10 & 5 Mile
Join this spellbinding trail race through dappled sunlight at Cannock Chase Forest. And, with two additional distances to choose from... It's going to be a corker!
- Trail run 3
- 10 miler
- Sun 1 Mar 2026
- £16-£32
Oundle 20 Mile, 10K & 5K
The historic market town of Oundle is home to the Oundle 20 mile, 10K and 5K - where road racing perfection is everything that you hoped for and more!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Road run
- Sun 15 Mar 2026
- £7-£34
Sherwood Pines 20 Mile, Half Marathon & 10K
Experience the thrill of racing through Sherwood Forest’s iconic canopy. This is a scenic, family-friendly event with distances for all.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Multi-terrain run
- Sat 28 Mar 2026
- £26-£31
Monsal Trail March Half Marathon & 10K | Saturday
Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £31-£33
Brett Lydd Half Marathon & 20 Mile
A delectable racing experience perfect for those planning a spring marathon, over a pancake flat course using the wide, quiet country lanes surrounding the marsh town of Lydd in Kent.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 29 Mar 2026
- £26-£31
Monsal Trail March Half Marathon & 10K | Sunday
Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 5 Apr 2026
- £7-£32
Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge
Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 19 Apr 2026
- £29-£38
Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon
A superbly crafted spring marathon and half through some of Kent's prettiest countryside for your racing pleasure... Will you accept the challenge?
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £40-£45
Tissington Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
Come and join this slice of racing joy through the picturesque Derbyshire countryside. With a slightly downhill second half - you've got gravity on your side and a truly beautiful route.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £23-£27
Rye 10 & 5 Mile
If you want to treat yourself or a loved one to some fun and self care with a local race, then look no further; the Rye 10 & 5 Mile is a joy to race.
- Road run
- 10 miler