Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2026-2027

A 24 hour obstacle course at Belvoir Castle on 27 and 28 June 2026, run as repeated five mile loops with named obstacles such as Arctic Enema, Electroshock Therapy and Well Swung. Individual, relay, pit crew and brunch options are offered.

A 6 mile fell race held during the Whaley Bridge Carnival on the final Saturday in June, covering about 5.8 miles with 274 m of climb. The event includes age group and team prizes and donates profits to local charities.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 27 June 2026. Courses are marked and chip timed, with event photographs, finish medals and an event village offering food and drink.

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 long running local fell and fun run in Bakewell on 28 June 2026 with multiple race distances, age categories, published entry fees, and a Bakewell Pudding for every finisher.

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 the Peak District with bunkhouse accommodation, a 23 mile Edale Skyline route and an optional 10 km loop the next day. The terrain is rugged and a good level of fitness is required.

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.

Trail options from Bakewell across the Southern Peak District include 100 km, 50 km, 25 km and a 10 mile Bakewell option. The event features a signed route, GPS tracking, covered rest stops, medical support and camping facilities.

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.