BEYOND NOTTINGHAM 2027

Think you know Nottingham? Go BEYOND your usual route and discover a different side of Nottingham.

Beyond Nottingham by Wild Deer Events gives you a choice of a 55km Ultra or 25km Trail Run, taking you away from the busy streets and onto some of Nottinghams best hidden trails and green spaces.

With accessible starts and finishes, an affordable entry fee and Beyond Trails support throughout your training, this is a urban trail running event where everyone is welcome.

THE ROUTES

55KM ULTRA

Starting in the heart of Nottingham, the 55K takes runners on a varied journey through the city and surrounding countryside. The route heads east towards Colwick, Burton Joyce and the peaceful rural trails around the Trent Valley, before returning through Holme Pierrepont and West Bridgford.

The second half heads back into Nottingham before turning west towards Wollaton Park and the University of Nottingham, combining quiet trails, parks, riverside paths and urban sections before bringing runners back to the finish.

25KM ULTRA

Starting in Nottingham, the 25K heads east towards Colwick and the countryside around the River Trent, taking in a mixture of quieter paths and open green spaces before turning back towards the city.

The route then crosses Nottingham before heading west towards Wollaton and Wollaton Park, passing through some of the city’s best-known green spaces and surrounding trails before looping back towards the centre.

WHAT YOU GET

• Bespoke Wild Deer finisher's medal

• Wild Deer merchandise

• Fully signed route

• Chip timing

• Feed stations

• GPX file of the route

• Medical support

• Finish line refreshments

EVENT LOCATIONS

Both distances start and finish in the centre of Nottingham.

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Carrington St., Nottingham NG2 1EE

CUT-OFF TIME

The official cut-off time is 6:00pm.

At this time, we will begin the pack-down process at the finish. Sweeps will be on the course, taking down route signage behind the final runner.

START TIMES

55KM 

Registration opens: 7:00am
Start: 8:00–8:30am

The 55km will use a staggered start, with runners setting off in small groups.

25KM 

Registration opens: 9:00am
Start: 10:00–10:30am

The 25km will also use a staggered start, with runners setting off in small groups.

BAG DROP

A bag drop will be available at the start/finish.

FEED STATIONS

There are three feed stations on the 55km route and two on the 25km route.

All feed stations have toilets and first aid available.

55KM

Feed Station 1 – 12.7km

Feed Station 2 – 29km

Feed Station 3 – 42km
 

25KM

Feed Station 1 – 7.5km

Feed Station 2 - 14.5km

COMPULSORY KIT

We would expect runners to have the following with them:

• Running backpack
• Water/Fluids
• Charged mobile phone with emergency contacts saved (ICE)
• Some food/gels
• Lightweight jacket
• Race Directors contact number saved

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

You're heading to Nottingham for more than just a run.

With its historic streets, famous castle, beautiful parks, riverside paths, fantastic food and drink, and plenty of green space surrounding the city, Nottingham is the perfect place to turn your race into a weekend away.

Whether you're travelling with friends, bringing the family or making a weekend of it with your running club, there's plenty to see and do before and after the race.

Run the city. Explore beyond it.

This is Beyond Nottingham.