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
Road and trail runs in 2025.
- Fri 4 Jul
- £7-£21
Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race Two
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
- 10K run
- Sun 6 Jul
- £26-£31
Cannock Chase Forest Half Marathon & 10K
Join the early summer racing joy and race between the trees at Cannock Chase Forest! It's time to treat yourself!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Tue 8 Jul
- £7-£15
Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race Four
As the sun slowly dips and ignites the bay in a riot of liquid rose gold, take to the tarmac and fall in love with this summer 5K in Gosport.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Fri 1 Aug
- £7-£21
Rye Summer 10K & 5K Series | Race Three
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
- 10K run
- Sun 10 Aug
- £7-£24
Mount Ephraim 10K
This popular racing gem returns to sparkle for another year; prepare to be captivated by racing joy! A beautiful 10K course taking runners on the quiet country lanes around the stunning estate.
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Tue 12 Aug
- £7-£15
Gosport 5K Summer Series | Race Five
As the sun slowly dips and ignites the bay in a riot of liquid rose gold, take to the tarmac and fall in love with this summer 5K in Gosport.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- Sun 17 Aug
- £7-£30
Clacton Half Marathon & 10K
It's the crash of waves and the sea-salt that lingers in the cool coastal air. It's your moment to fly along the promenade in this cracking 10K or half marathon. It's a seaside racing extravaganza!
- Fun run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 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 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