Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2024-2025

The Salt Cellar Fell Race is a scenic running event taking place in the Peak District, starting and finishing at the Upper Derwent Reservoir. Scheduled for August 2, 2024, the race covers a distance of 10.9 km with an ascent of 486 meters, categorized as BM. Organized by Steel City Striders, the eve..

The Dovedale Dipper is a challenging trail event held in the scenic Peak District National Park, specifically in the village of Hartington. Participants can choose between two routes: the Big Dipper, approximately 27 miles, and the Little Dipper, around 15 miles. Both routes offer stunning views as ..

The Nottingham Running Festival is set to take place at the Nottingham Racecourse on August 4th, 2024. Participants can enjoy running along the trail paths of Colwick Country Park and around its lakes. The event offers chip-timed results, a unique themed medal, free official event photos, post-race ..

The Garendon Gallop 10K is a celebrated running event marking its fifth anniversary in 2024. Set in the scenic surroundings of Charnwood College, Loughborough, this fully licensed and measured race features chip timing and full marshalling for a professional experience. Participants will navigate a ..

Ricky's Race, organized by Matlock Athletic Club, is a friendly and challenging running event held annually in Darley Dale, near Matlock. The 7.3 km (4.5 miles) course features a mix of forest trails, tarmac sections, and steep ascents, culminating in a final climb to the Oker Trig Point, offering s..

The Cordwell Colossus is a challenging 20-mile trail run set in the picturesque Cordwell Valley, North Derbyshire, near the Peak District. Participants will navigate a scenic loop featuring woodland tracks, hilly farmland, and rural trails, with a total ascent of 950 meters. The event welcomes both ..

The Eccles Pike Fell Race, organized by the Goyt Valley Striders, is one of the oldest fell races in the UK, with a history spanning over 100 years. Scheduled for August 14, 2024, this short but challenging race covers a distance of 3.4 miles with a climb of 1001 feet. The event starts near the Bugs..

Inferno - Edale's Ring of Hell is an exhilarating running event set in the stunning Peak District, featuring multiple race distances: Ultra (41 miles), Marathon (26.9 miles), Half Marathon (15.5 miles), and 10 miles. Participants will navigate diverse terrains, including steep ascents, muddy paths, ..

The Tec Cotswolds Challenge will take place in Horton on Saturday 17 August 2024. You can run between 12 and 61 kilometers.

The Belper Rover is a challenging 30 km circular fell race on footpaths, bridleways, and public roads, taking participants through ancient Roman roads, farmland, and woodland. The event is suitable for both walkers and runners, but not wheelchair users due to the terrain. Participants can collect th..

The Crowden Horseshoe Fell Race will take place in Crowden on Sunday 18 August 2024.

The Derby Running Festival, held at Elvaston Castle Country Park, invites participants to enjoy a scenic running experience featuring a 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon. The event showcases a flat, multi-terrain course that weaves through the picturesque grounds, including the iconic hall and Golden Gates..

The Chesterfield Holmebrook Run Jog Walk features a 5k and a 1500m event, typically held on the last Sunday of each month in the scenic Holmebrook Valley Park. Participants can register for both events with a single entry fee, which is £5 for adults and £3 for children aged 1-15. The course offers a..

The Eyam Fell Race will take place in Eyam on Tuesday 27 August 2024. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Peak District Ultras is an exciting running event taking place from August 30 to September 1, 2024, in the stunning Peak District National Park. Participants can choose from three challenging races: The Millstone 100, The Limestone 50, and The Peveril 33, each offering unique routes that showcas..

The Bleaklow Blitz is an 8-mile running event scheduled for Sunday, 1st September 2024, starting at Torside Car Park. The race features a challenging elevation of 1483 feet, beginning with a flat section before ascending sharply up the Pennine Way towards Bleaklow Head, and then circling back to Tor..

The Great Longstone Chase Fell Race will take place in Great Longstone on Friday 6 September 2024. You can run 7 kilometers.

The Steak & Ale Pie 10 is a unique 10-mile team fun-run taking place at the Cross Keys Pub in Epperstone, aimed at raising funds for The Brain Tumour Charity. Scheduled for September 7, 2024, this event features teams of two, with each member running a 5-mile loop. The course includes two interlinke..

The Notfast Ponton Plod is a scenic running event taking place on September 8, 2024, in Great Ponton, near Grantham. Participants can choose from four distances: 26.4 miles, 17 miles, 12 miles, or 10 km, all to be completed within 10 hours. The routes traverse picturesque villages in Lincolnshire, u..

The "Double or Quit" race, organized by Ilkeston Running Club, is an annual charity event held in Shipley Country Park. The race offers participants the choice to run a single lap of 5.2 miles or double the distance to 10.4 miles, utilizing scenic bridleways and trails. Limited to 250 runners, the e..