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 207 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!
November 2026
A fell race and a 3 km fun run based at The Lathkil Hotel in Over Haddon, raising funds for Children in Need on 8 November 2026.
A bat-shaped fell race around Bamford in the Peak District offering 15 km and 25 km routes with significant ascent, mandatory navigation skills and required kit.
A lap based seven hour running event in West Bridgford offering distances from 3 km up to ultra marathon, with aid tables, a medal and a goody bag.
A 3-hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or with a partner, navigating with a provided map. Post-race refreshments are included.
Three hour score format fell race in Eastern Moors South with route choice and navigation; solo or pairs, minimum age 14.
An 8 km night race around Hathersage with 320 m climb, limited to 250 entries; head torch and FRA kit required, £8 race only or £20 with supper and talk.
A six hour off road event at Salcey Forest where participants run as many 3.5 mile laps as they choose, with aid station treats and a canicross option.
Night trail 10k at Salcey Forest with required head or chest torch, Petzl demo kit, a canicross option, marked two lap crushed stone course and onsite parking.
A two-day late autumn trail weekend in Edale covering White Peak and Dark Peak routes with 43 km, 50 km or both days totaling 93 km.
Padfield Plum Fair fell race is a 5.5 mile event at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel in Glossop on 22 November 2026 with online and on the day entry options.
Forest trail 10 km and 5 km races plus a junior run at Sherwood Pines on 22 November 2026, raising funds for Shelter with medals, photos and festive fun.
Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse offers 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Junior races on flat tarmac and gravel routes, supporting Nottinghamshire Hospice.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a muddy four hour event on a 4 km loop where up to 30 runners complete laps and collect a bespoke medal when they tap out.
Trail run around Calke Abbey nature park of about 6 to 8 km, meeting at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park; the route is in darkness so participants must bring head torches and high visibility gear.
A 13.2 km Peak District fell race on 28 November 2026 with about 400 m of ascent across woodland, ridge and limestone trail; FRA licensed and capped at 400 runners.
Short Peak District fell race in Birch Vale featuring an 8.4 km route and 335 m climb, on the day entry, limited to 125 runners and registration at the Sycamore Inn.
Santa themed 5 km, 10 km and Half Marathon at Stanwick Lakes on 29 November 2026, held on purpose built tracks within a nature reserve.
A festive circular 7.5 km trail at Thornbridge Estate with Headstone viaduct views, a post-race hot drink, and free entry to the Christmas Markets.
December 2026
Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water with marked routes, marshals, water stations and a themed finisher medal.
Festive runs on the traffic free Monsal Trail in Bakewell on 5 December 2026, offering 10 km, 5 km and a Junior Run with medals, photos and a best dressed prize.