Nottingham

Nottingham

A green city, home to Robin Hood as well as the National Water Sports Centre.

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Explore Nottingham

The adventurous spirit of Robin Hood lives on in modern day Nottingham, as the city hosts major events such as the Outlaw Triathlon. Explore the full range that Nottingham has to offer - discover runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons, challenges and other outdoor activities below.

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Skydive for charity

Skydive for charity

Freefall at 125mph from 10,000ft+ for the ultimate high adrenaline experience - just 15 miles east of Nottingham.

Charity skydives
Experience the thrill of racing through Sherwood Forest’s iconic canopy. This is a scenic, family-friendly event with distances for all.
  • Sun 15 Mar
  • £7-£34
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

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
Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £21.95-£67.95
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon

Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!

  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, Nottingham!
  • Sat 7 Nov
  • £8-£35
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Nottingham MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, Nottingham!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
This fantastic, traffic-free, pancake-flat event takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.
  • Sun 20 Dec
  • £14-£32
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

ATW Nottingham Holme Run

This fantastic, traffic-free, pancake-flat event takes place at the scenic National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, offering a perfect setting for runners of all abilities.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 15 Mar
  • £4.25-£35
Retford, Nottinghamshire, UK

Retford Half Marathon

Fast, friendly and flat — the perfect spring half marathon! Join hundreds of runners for a brilliant atmosphere, great support and a PB-chasing course through Retford.

  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • £41.50
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

The Rasselbock Run – Spring – Day One

*100th event* The Rasselbock Run – Spring 2026 – Day One

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £41.50
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

The Rasselbock Run – Spring – Day Two

*100th event* The Rasselbock Run – Spring 2026 – Day Two

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sat 18 Apr
  • £12-£30
Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK

Thoresby Park Longhorn Trail Event

Wild Deer Events are excited to be returning to Thoresby Park in 2026 with the Longhorn Trail Event!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
  • Sat 16 May
  • £45-£85
Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK

The Trent Valley Ultra Marathon

The brewery-to-brewery ultra marathon

  • 50 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £15-£40
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Smash Sherwood

Smash Sherwood returns for 2026 with 5k, 10k, 16k and Junior Race routes!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • Fri 17 Jul
  • £22
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

5.30 Nottingham

Love What You Are! Non-competitive 5K walk/run at 5:30am through the streets of Nottingham.

  • 5 km road running
  • Fri 24 Jul
  • £10-£12
Newstead Village, Nottinghamshire, UK

Newstead Abbey Dash 5K

Incorporating the 2026 Nottinghamshire AAA 5k County Championships

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep
  • £164
Retford, Nottinghamshire, UK

Robin Hood 100

This is a fully marked ultra on nice underfoot, runnable and scenic trails. The route heads into Sherwood Forest to take in Robin Hood’s homeland before returning back to South Wheatley.

  • 100 miles road running
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £15-£70
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Robin Hood Half & Mini Marathon

One of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK! A true Nottingham favourite, it’s also the city’s biggest charity fundraising event!

  • Fun run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 13 Dec
  • £28-£30
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Turkey Trot Half Marathon

The Keyworth Turkey Trot Half Marathon is an established and popular part of the December running calendar.

  • 13.1 miles road running

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4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.