Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2026-2027

TrailFest at Salcey Forest on 28 June 2026 offers multiple distances from 10K to 50 km on mainly hard packed forest trails. The event uses cupless aid stations, has tiered entry fees, and mandatory cup rules for longer races.

A long fell race near Hayfield covering 15.5 miles and 2,950 ft of ascent in late June 2026, with on the day entry, adult only entry and a requirement to carry full FRA kit.

A local fell and fun run in Bakewell with races from a 1.6 km kids run up to a 10.4 km fell race. All finishers receive a Bakewell Pudding and the event is organised by Bakewell Athletics Club.

A chip timed 10k at Burghley House on 30 June 2026, run over two laps on grass and paths around the estate. Open to ages 16 and over with a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A 9.5 km fell race to the summit of Win Hill on 1 July 2026 with 451 metres of ascent. Entry is by on the day fee and all profits support local charities and community groups.

A four-race MapRun series around Hartington in the Peak District where competitors pick routes between 40 controls in two hour score races. Entries include printed maps for a fee and series results combine all four race scores.

A 4 miles hill race around Winster on 2 July 2026 through lanes, trails and fields with marshals and partial tape marking. Online pre-entry is £5, on the night entry is £8 and entries are limited to 200.

A guided trail running weekend in Edale, Peak District, on 3-5 July 2026 featuring the 23 mile Edale Skyline and an optional 10 km loop, bunkhouse accommodation and coaching from a qualified guide.

A 4.7 mile off road trail race through the Moss Valley with a 1.4 mile family fun run. The course runs across farmland and woodland, includes a small ford, and is taped and marshalled.

A multi-distance trail event based in Bakewell across the Southern Peak District, offering options from 10 miles to 100 km with camping, GPS tracking, marqueed rest stops, catering and on-site medical support.

A licensed, timed 5-mile multi-terrain race around Smalley, Mapperley and Shipley Park on 4 July 2026, with water stations, t-shirts and medals. A colourful 1-mile fun run with colour stations and a finisher medal is also included.

An outdoor Tough Mudder obstacle event at Belvoir Castle organised by Islamic Help, offering 5K and 10K course options and a mandatory minimum fundraising target of £250. Open to participants aged 14 and over.

A 10 km (6 miles) fell race around Great Hucklow that crosses the Dark Peak and White Peak, run over varied upland terrain. The event is organised by local volunteers and finishers receive a flapjack at the finish.

Two mainly off-road routes around Matlock—35 km and 17 km—run as a fundraiser for Derby Mountain Rescue Team. The unmarked course requires navigation and can be walked or run solo or in groups.

A six hour endurance run on a scenic 5k loop at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell. Fully chip timed with solo, pair, and team entry options so runners complete as many laps as they can in six hours.

A pre-entry fell race in Hathersage with a 7.3 km course and 325 m climb across Whim Plantation, Over Owler Tor and Higger Tor. Event runs under FRA rules, uses electronic timing, and has limited parking and a strict no dogs policy.

A 9.9 km fell race from Cromford Meadows with mainly trail running and a mid-race climb past Black Rocks, totaling about 800 feet of ascent. Organised by Matlock Athletic Club, entries are online in advance with a 300-runner limit.

A multi-terrain 5km in Fermyn Woods Country Park on Wednesday 8th July, part of the Northants 5K Series. Limited parking, bespoke finishers medals and a virtual completion option are available; entries close 23:59 on Tuesday 7th July.

Midlands Spartan Weekend at Belvoir Castle runs Jul 10 to 12, 2026 with Sprint, Super, Beast and kids obstacle races. It is a Trifecta Weekend allowing completion of the three main distances in one weekend.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.