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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- Sun 17 May
- FREE-£40
Smash Sherwood
Taking place at Sherwood Forest, Smash Sherwood is set to be a banger of a race! Expect mixed terrain, hills, loose surfaces and exposed tree roots as you experience the forest. Medal and T-shirt too!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Sun 12 Jul
- £21.95-£67.95
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
- Sat 7 Nov
- £8-£35
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
- Sun 22 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
- Sun 20 Dec
- £16-£34
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.
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 9 May
- £46-£53
Dukeries 30/40
The 30 and 40 mile loops take in some of the most beautiful sandstone villages and historical sites in England.
- Trail run 2
- Sat 16 May
- £45-£85
The Trent Valley Ultra Marathon
The brewery-to-brewery ultra marathon
- 50 km multi terrain running
- Tue 30 Jun
- £18-£20
Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix Series - Embankment 5K
An exciting series of 4 mid-week evening races set over 2 weeks with individual and spot prizes.
- 5 km road running
- Thu 2 Jul
- £18-£20
Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix Series - Colwick 5 Miles
An exciting series of 4 mid-week evening races set over 2 weeks with individual and spot prizes.
- 5 miles road running
- Tue 7 Jul
- £18-£20
Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix Series - Rushcliffe 4 Miles
An exciting series of 4 mid-week evening races set over 2 weeks with individual and spot prizes.
- 4 miles trail running
- Thu 9 Jul
- £18-£20
Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix Series - Holme Pierrepont 10K
An exciting series of 4 mid-week evening races set over 2 weeks with individual and spot prizes.
- 10 km road running
- Fri 17 Jul
- £22
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 Abbey Dash 5K
Incorporating the 2026 Nottinghamshire AAA 5k County Championships
- 5 km road running
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep
- £164
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
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 25 Oct
- £30-£36
Worksop Halloween Half Marathon
The Worksop Halloween Half Marathon is back in 2026 on a leafy course through Sherwood forest and Clumber Park.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 29 Nov
- £20-£22
Edwinstowe 10K Trail Race
The Run2U Edwinstowe 10k trail race which is now in its 18th year is a festive trace race which enables runners to discover the delights of trail running on a gently undulating forest...
- 10 km trail running
- Sun 13 Dec
- £28-£30
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