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 210 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 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 night-time 10k at Salcey Forest requiring a torch, with Petzl demo kit, a canicross option, a marked two-lap crushed-stone course and on-course drinks.
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.
A festive forest race at Sherwood Pines on 22 November 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and a junior run while raising funds for Shelter.
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.
Monthly trail run from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park, a 6 to 8 km loop around Calke Abbey nature park; participants should bring head torches and high visibility gear.
A 13.2 km Peak District fell race on 28 Nov 2026 with about 400 m ascent; online entry is limited to 400 and proceeds support local charities.
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 trail runs on the traffic free Monsal Trail at Bakewell Station offering 10k, 5k and a Junior Run with fancy dress, prizes and fundraising for Shelter.
This three-hour mountain marathon score event unfolds in the Peak District's Derbyshire Dales. Run solo or with a partner in a timed navigation challenge. A pre-printed map, hot drinks, and post-race flapjack are provided.
A Peak District fell race on 6 Dec 2026 covering 8 km with 305 m climb, entry online or on the day for £8, team scoring by the first three finishers.
A self guided 6 mile trail run from Great Longstone that follows the Monsal Trail, through tunnels and across Monsal Viaduct into Monsal and Cressbrook Dales.
County cross country championships at Rotherby Lodge Farm on 12 December 2026 with age group races from U10 to Masters and individual and team awards.