Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

The Bamford Carnival Fell Race is a traditional summer running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing at Bamford Recreation Ground in Derbyshire. The race covers a challenging 7.2 km (4.5 miles) circular route with a 320-meter ascent, taking runners from the recreation ground to the..

The Bell & Harp Chase is an inaugural 7.5km mixed-terrain running event held in the scenic Derbyshire Dales, starting and finishing at the Bell & Harp pub in Little Eaton, UK. Designed for intermediate runners with good fitness, the course features mostly paved or hardpacked surfaces suitable for va..

The Winwick Hall Trail Races, held at the scenic Winwick Hall Estate in Northamptonshire, offer fully marked and marshaled trail running events including 10k and 5k distances, plus a 2k children's fun run for ages 4-12. The courses feature a mix of grassland, country paths, and hard-packed trails wi..

INFERNO - Edale's Ring of Hell is a challenging trail running event held in Edale, Hope Valley, within the Peak District National Park, UK. It offers four distances: Ultra Marathon (41 miles, 10,000ft ascent), Marathon (26.9 miles, 6,400ft ascent), Half Marathon (15.5 miles, 4,000ft ascent), and 10..

The Dovedale Dipper, organized by Peak Running, is a challenging trail event held in the Peak District National Park, based in the picturesque village of Hartington, Derbyshire. It offers two scenic routes exploring the White Peak area, with distances of approximately 15 miles and 26 miles. The even..

The SheRACES Trail Series in the Peak District is a scenic trail running event starting from Hathersage. Participants can choose between two distances: 50km and 25km. The course features stunning routes along the famous edges of the Peak District, offering sweeping views throughout the run.Runners a..

The Nottingham Running Festival Presented by Gateley takes place on August 3, 2025, at Nottingham Racecourse and Colwick Country Park, UK. The event offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a junior race, catering to a wide range of runners. The scenic course features wid..

The Garendon Gallop 10K is a well-organized trail running event held at Charnwood College in Loughborough, Leicestershire. The race features a challenging 10K course with undulating terrain, passing historical landmarks and offering a scenic experience. The event is chip-timed and fully marshalled,..

The Cordwell Colossus is a challenging 20-mile summer trail run held in North Derbyshire, near the eastern edge of the Peak District. The route loops through the scenic Cordwell Valley and briefly into the neighboring Linacre Valley, featuring 840 meters of ascent over hilly farmland, woodlands, and..

The Eccles Pike Fell Race, organized by Goyt Valley Striders, is one of the oldest fell races in the UK, dating back to the 19th century. This challenging event covers approximately 3.4 miles (5.4 km) with a steep 1001-foot (305 m) climb, running from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike and back...

Ricky's Race is a friendly 7.3 km (4.5 miles) running event held near Darley Dale, close to Matlock. The course features a mix of forest trails, technical surfaces with tree roots, and several challenging ascents, including a steep hill near the finish that offers spectacular views over the Derwent..

The Foxton Hound Ultra, held near Market Harborough, offers two challenging trail races of 100k and 50k distances through the scenic countryside of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. The routes follow the Harborough Round long-distance footpath, passing through historic villages like Houghton on t..

The Belper Rover is a challenging 30 km circular fell race held in Belper, Derbyshire, featuring a scenic route along footpaths, bridleways, and public roads. The course includes historic Roman roads, farmland, ancient woodland, and sections of the Midshires Way, offering a varied and hilly trail ex..

Flagg Moor Run v2.0 is a 5.5-mile fell race held in Flagg Village, located in the Peak District National Park. The event features a scenic route through fields, lanes, and country roads, passing areas such as Pomeroy and Chelmorton, with a pleasant downhill stretch returning to the village. This rac..

The Derby Running Festival 2025 takes place at Elvaston Castle Country Park in Derby, UK. This event offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances on a flat, multi-terrain course featuring trails, tarmac, and footpaths through the scenic grounds of the Grade II listed Elvaston Castle, including views..

The Eyam Fell Race, sponsored by The Barrel Inn, is a scenic 10k fell running event held in the historic village of Eyam in the Peak District. The challenging course features a tough climb to Sir William Hill, rewarding runners with stunning views before descending through Abney Moor and a steep woo..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on August 30, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. The event features an undulating trail course around the reservoir, offering runners stunning countryside views. The half marathon route is an out-and-back plus one full lo..

The Crowden Horseshoe Fell Race will take place in Crowden on Sunday 31 August 2025.

The The Great Kinder Barrel Race will take place in Edale on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run 6 kilometers.

The Groovy Kinder Love is a challenging fell running event held in Hayfield, UK, starting from the Scout Hut on Swallow House Lane. It features two race options: the Groovy Kinder Love, a 24.5 km (15.2 miles) course with 1290 meters of ascent, and the shorter Groovy Baby Love, covering 16 km (9.9 mi..