Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

Near Market Harborough, run a 5 mile out and back through the atmospheric Oxendon Tunnel with moody lighting; bring a headtorch. Pick night or dawn for a sunrise reveal and earn interlinking medals if you take on both.

Join Linacre Infini, a timed six hour lapped trail challenge around scenic Linacre Reservoirs. Run as many laps as you can on wooded valley trails and climbs and earn a bespoke medal for completing a lap.

Tackle the Seagrave Wolds Challenge, an annual 16 mile cross country run through the hilly Leicestershire Wolds. Not timed as a race, it is a true personal test across varied terrain and all well behaved dogs are welcome.

Challenge the Beast or Beastier in Bamford on 15 November 2025, two scenic fell races across the Peak District. Bat shaped anticlockwise routes climb Bamford Moor, Bamford Edge and Win Hill for a classic Hope Valley skyline run.

Take on a 5 mile night run along Stanage Edge in November, then enjoy a classic pie and pea supper and a talk by an author in Hathersage. This atmospheric local favourite is already sold out.

Light up Salcey Forest for the Petzl Night Trails 10k, a fully marked two lap trail run under torchlight. Head or chest torches are required and you can expect muddy trails, a friendly vibe, Petzl demo torches and hot drinks.

Take on the Dormouse Challenge, a six hour off road loop at Salcey Forest on 21 November 2025 where you can run, walk, hike or ruck as many 3.5 mile laps as you like. Canicross welcome and the event supports Roald Dahl’s charity.

Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North is a two day trail ultra around Edale on 22 and 23 November 2025, with White Peak and Dark Peak stages across trails, moorland and gritstone edges. Options are 50 km, 43 km or the 93 km.

Take on classic Peak District terrain at the Padfield Plum Fair fell race on 23 November 2025, starting and finishing at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel in Glossop. A friendly community event with affordable entry and classic fell running.

Nice Work Race Management presents the Sherwood Christmas 10k & 5k at Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The multi-terrain, undulating course runs through the ancient Sherwood Forest and also includes a Junior Run. The..

Run the Baslow Bolt across Peak District trails and limestone edges in a lively winter fell race. About 13.2 km and 400 m of climb, finishing at the village school to benefit local charities.

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water in a choice of a half marathon or 10K, with kilometre markers and friendly course support. Entries include chip timing, free photos and a finisher medal to celebrate your effort.

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event held in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. Set amidst beautiful, tree-lined woodland paths, the race offers a virtually flat, mixed-terrain course that can..

Celebrate the season with duathlons and trail runs through atmospheric Sherwood Pines on 14 December 2025. Races range from a family mile to full duathlon, with medals, festive treats and dog friendly 5 km and 10 km options.

Take on NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn, a winter mountain ultra of about 38 miles with roughly 2000 m of ascent across unmarked Lakeland terrain. Limited to experienced runners, this low support event demands solid navigation and winter kit.

Join the festive Gaddesby Gallop on 20 December 2025 for a spirited village run and a warm post race gathering at Gaddesby village hall. Entries are online only and race numbers are collected at the hall on race day. Dogs are not permitted.

Take on a scenic 10k through the historic Rauceby Estate on 27 December 2025, winding past Rauceby Hall and parkland. Enjoy a festive post Christmas challenge on a family owned country estate with wide paths and countryside views.

Tackle an undulating winter cross country on Sunday 28 December 2025 at Acresford Sand and Gravel in Huncote, featuring Croft Hill and a stream for a scenic but testing 10K. Junior one and two lap races share the same start and finish.

Wormstones Fell Race takes place in Glossop, with the start and finish at The Beehive on Hague Street (SK13 8NR). The page positions the event as a fell race with a route that leads "to the top," though distance details aren’t listed. The r..

Join the Wolf Moon Trail Half Marathon on January 3 for a scenic out and back through Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail. Finishers earn a Wolf Moon medal and can warm up with cake and hot drinks by a campfire.