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 188 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!
September 2026
Scenic 10 km fell race around Eyam with steep climbs, marshalled routes, prizes from the Barrel Inn and a post-race BBQ and real ale.
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.
Two linked fell races on Kinder in the Peak District: Groovy AL (24.5 km, 1290 m) and Groovy Baby BM (15.5 km, 650 m), single entry, 200 runner limit.
A community fell running event in Edale on 5 September 2026 featuring team barrel carrying, an individual fell race and children's races with proceeds for local primary schools.
A last person standing Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate with repeated 4.16 mile loops through trails and farmland until only one runner 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.
A charity trail event from Great Ponton with four route options on footpaths, bridleways and quiet roads, featuring checkpoints with refreshments and finish food.
Autumn Run at Stanwick Lakes offers 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon on wide gravel paths around the wetland reserve while supporting local conservation.
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.
A family friendly inflatable obstacle run in Bakewell on 12 September 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k routes with music zones, medals and on-course water.
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 endurance event across nine gritstone edges from Fairholmes to the Robin Hood Inn, raising funds for Edale Mountain Rescue Team.
Trail races in the Peak District at Bakewell Showground offering 21.5k, 15k and 9.1k routes with riverside and estate views, chip timing, medals and on course support.
TrailFest at Holdenby House on 13 September 2026 offers traffic free trail races of 10K, half, marathon and 50 km across rolling Northamptonshire.
A multi distance walking and running event based in Hathersage with routes from 25 km to 100 miles. Teams and qualified solo entrants can self navigate or join led groups with professional Mountain Leaders.
A 40 mile ultramarathon around the Peak District starting and finishing in Buxton, following trails and roads through Goyt Valley, Mam Tor, Cave Dale and the Monsal Trail. The 40th anniversary edition is scheduled for 19 September 2026.
A half marathon along the traffic free Tissington Trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne with scenic views over the Derbyshire Dales. Races run on Saturday and Sunday 19 and 20 September 2026 with coaches to the start and a bespoke medal for finishers.
Two trail distances from Errwood Reservoir to the Cat & Fiddle Inn and Forest Distillery in the Peak District on 19th September 2026, with post-race gin and chocolates.
A six-hour looped running challenge in Sherwood Pines where runners complete as many laps as they wish and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.
24 hour running event at Belvoir Castle with solo and team entries, a 10 km mixed terrain loop, 6 hour and day and night 10 km races, plus weekend camping and facilities.