East Midlands (Engla..
Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in East Midlands (England) for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 185 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in East Midlands (England) below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
Trail event in Edale with ultra, marathon, half and 10 mile options across varied Peak District terrain, self navigated with GPX and staffed checkpoints.
Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 22 August 2026, run on marked trail paths with marshals and an event village. GPX files are available for both courses.
A scenic, signposted 30 km fell race around Belper on footpaths, bridleways and public roads with chip timing; walkers and runners welcome, minimum age 18.
A Backyard Ultra style 12 hour event at Cadwell Park where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour for a potential total of 80.4 km. Categories include solo and pairs plus a six hour non competitive option.
An in person 8 KM trail loop around Calke Abbey nature park from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park on 28 August 2026.
Six hour looped trail event in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty featuring an approximate 5.45 km loop with 71 m elevation and an aid station stocked with real food.
Multi-distance running festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park featuring half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races with chip timing and race photos.
A two-lap 5 km fun run around Hugglescote Grange on 30 August 2026 organised by the Running For It group.
September 2026
Scenic 10 km fell race from the village of Eyam with a 3 km junior run, prizes and a village barbecue and bar.
A 7.7 km fell race around Longstone Edge in the Peak District on 4 September 2026, mostly off road with 290 m of ascent. Entry for the main race is limited to 200 runners and junior races are run separately.
A pair of linked fell races in the Peak District on 5 Sept 2026: an AL 24.5 km course and a BM 15.5 km short course, SSSI terrain, mandatory kit and a 200-runner limit.
A fell race in Edale where teams carry a barrel across the moor alongside individual and children's races, with proceeds supporting local primary schools.
A last-person-standing backyard ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate on 5 September 2026 where runners repeat a 4.16 miles loop every hour until only one starter remains.
Free 16 km trail run and hike on Kinder Scout via Grindsbrook Clough and Jacob's Ladder, meeting at The Penny Pot Cafe in Edale.
Charity trail event from Great Ponton through Lincolnshire villages with routes from 26.4 miles to 10 km, checkpoints, finish food, and a 10 hour completion limit.
A 100 mile ultra on runnable trails through Sherwood Forest and towpaths, with two forest loops, well stocked aid stations, a 30 hour cutoff, drop bag points and pacers allowed from about mile 51.
An inflatable obstacle run in Bakewell with 2.5k laps, multiple distance options, music zones, on course water and a finisher's medal for all participants.
Trail races in the Peak District offering distances from 12 km to 110 km with marked courses, support services and UTMB index classification.
A 20 mile off road traverse across nine gritstone edges from Fairholmes to the Robin Hood Inn raising funds for Edale Mountain Rescue Team with walking, running and climbing options.