Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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..

Take on the NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn, a winter ultra of about 38 miles and 2000 m of climbing starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. This low support unmarked route demands strong mountain navigation and self reliance.

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.

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.

Run beneath the stars in the Moonriver Night Race through atmospheric Dovedale valley. This 9.5 km fell course mixes riverside trail, woodland climbs and rolling paths for a thrilling nocturnal challenge.

Take on the Montane Winter Spine, a continuous 268 mile winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 168 hour limit. Expect harsh winter weather and strict qualification rules for this epic endurance test.

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering..

Kick off the year at Sherwood Pines with the Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k and Junior Run through the scenic, multi terrain trails of Sherwood Forest on 18 January 2026. Entries include a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Dirt Run is a trail running series across two rounds in Northamptonshire at Irchester in January and Brigstock in February. Tackle mixed trails and a notable hill, pick short or longer distances and earn a unique finisher medal.