Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

Take on a scenic 18 km trail from Whaley Bridge into the upper Goyt Valley and back. Self navigated with GPX and route notes, the race offers safety support, on course refreshments and warm post race food for a friendly autumn challenge.

Run Amberaid through Amber Valley with 31 miles or 20 miles options. The figure of eight route crosses undulating countryside and woodland, is mostly unmarked but supported at checkpoints, and rewards finishers with medals.

The Dukeries 10 is an enjoyable 11 mile trail race around the woods and fields of Walesby in Nottinghamshire, on waymarked muddy and gravel paths with marshals. Expect a friendly atmosphere, tea at the finish and a finisher medal.

Take on 70 km or 100 km of Peak District trail from Whaley Bridge, running through the Goyt Valley, Buxton and the White Peak along historic railway and national trail. Well supported with checkpoints, hot food and eco medals for finishers.

Event details The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10K takes place on Saturday, 18th October 2025 at Carsington Water, Ashbourne DE6 1ST, UK. The organiser offers the following race options and prices: 10K : £28 Half Marathon : £30 10K..

The Tideswell Terminator is a spirited fell race on 19 October 2025 through scenic limestone hills around Tideswell. Take on steep climbs, fast descents and rewarding views over a punchy 8.9 km course open to runners aged 16 and over.

Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10k Weekend offers a traffic-free, multi-terrain run along the Peak District’s Monsal Trail, starting and finishing at Bakewell Station in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Participants choose from Half Marathon or..

Self guided 6 mile trail from Holmesfield Village Hall around Cordwell Valley, with rolling hills and woodland on the edge of the Peak District. Start anytime and follow written route instructions for a scenic countryside run.

Irchester Spooktacular - Irchester Country Park, 30 October 2025 Irchester Spooktacular is a Halloween-themed night-time run held at Irchester Country Park. The event offers two marked and marshaled routes on woodland trails and hard-packed..

Take on the Shepshed 7, a chip timed 7 mile two lap countryside race through Garendon Park with scenic, traffic free routes and lively marshals. Finishers get commemorative T shirts, prizes and a friendly post race atmosphere.

The TFG Cheese & Crackers Trail is a mountain-style trail run held in Hartington, Peak District, finishing at Hartington Village Hall. Runners choose between two waymarked courses: 8.4km (135m ascent) or 16.4km (290m ascent). The atmosphere..

Event overview The Sherwood Trail Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday 2nd November 2025. The event is a half marathon held completely off road on private land in undulating forestry. The route includes forested sections and other off-road..

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.

Tackle the Seagrave Wolds Challenge on 8 November 2025 in Seagrave, Leicestershire. This 16 mile cross country run or walk welcomes runners and walkers with changing routes, refreshment stops and a friendly non competitive atmosphere.

Test your endurance at the Linacre Infini Trail Race, a timed lapped event around Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete as many 5 km laps as possible in six hours. Enjoy scenic woodland trails, marshals, fuel at the checkpoint and a bes..

Take on the Beast of Bamford around Bamford and the Hope Valley skyline, tackling Bamford Edge, Win Hill and dramatic moorland before a village finish at Thornhill Recreation Ground during the Christmas Market. Expect navigation challenges..

Event overview The Hathersage Night Race is scheduled for 19th November 2025 in Hathersage. The course is a five mile run over Stanage Edge held at night. The event headquarters is listed as Outside Store, Hathersage. The minimum age for en..

Event overview Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest takes place on 21 November 2025 at Salcey Forest (postcode NN7 2HX). The event is a trail race of 10k run on a marked, two-lap route. A head or chest torch is required to take part. Pet..

Race the Dormouse Challenge at Salcey Forest on 21 November 2025, a six hour event where you can run as many 3.5 mile off road laps as you choose. Tackle a short spin or chase marathon miles, and bring your dog with a canicross entry.

Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North is a two day trail ultra from Edale, showcasing White Peak vales and Dark Peak moors and gritstone edges. Pick a 50 km stage, a 43 km stage or the full 93 km adventure.