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 184 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!
September 2026
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a four hour event on a 4 km loop in Derbyshire with small fields and bespoke medals for finishers.
An evening trail music run from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park around Calke Abbey nature park, featuring a 6 to 8 km loop and free parking.
Trail running at Ladybower Reservoir on 26 September 2026 with 21K and 52K routes, marked courses, stocked aid stations and chip timing.
A new 12 mile trail race within National Trust Clumber Park, with a three hour cut off, free park entry for runners and medals for all finishers.
A themed Time Challenge in Northampton offering distances from 3 km to ultras, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations on trails around the Washlands.
Pilsley Fell Race is a 9.7 km fell race in the Peak District with 290 m of climb and a separate 1.5 km junior race.
A BM fell race around Wirksworth covering 13.7 km with 457 m of ascent, run on varied quarry, trail and pasture terrain under FRA licence. The route includes steep climbs, Harborough Rocks and views toward Carsington Water.
A six hour multi lap challenge at Northampton Active offering distances from 5k to ultra on 4.37 mile laps, with aid stations, a finish medal and a five piece goody bag.
A charity walk from Beacon Hill Country Park through Charnwood of about 16 miles, visiting Beacon Hill, Bardon Hill and Old John to raise funds for people in need.
October 2026
Ten year five mile chip timed cross country and Canicross race across the Upper Wreake valley with fields, stiles, brooks and open views over Leicestershire.
Two route options from Buxton Community School through the western Peak District, 26.2 miles or 14.3 miles, with checkpoints, refreshments and ascent profiles, organised by High Peak LDWA.
A Peak District fell race on 3 Oct 2026 from Curbar Primary School covering 16.9 km with 489 m climb, pre-entry only and proceeds to Curbar Primary School.
Looped 5.64 km event at Hardwick Hall Estate on 3 September 2026 with a six hour lap option and bespoke finisher medals; field limited to 150 runners.
A 20.3 mile walk or run around Thornbridge Outdoors in the Peak District with 850 m of elevation, checkpoints, age categories and proceeds supporting outdoor learning.
Cross country race over 4 3/4 mile in Dovedale near Thorpe with a River Dove stepping stones crossing and a 1 1/4 mile Mini Dash for U12s.
An off-road runners and walkers event on an approximately 10 mile Charnwood countryside route with water stops, refreshments and separate junior options on 4 October 2026.
A 5K trail race on the private Osberton Estate, part of the Aspen Cooling Osberton International Horse Trials, with free on site parking and site amenities.
A six hour trail event at Sence Valley Forestry Park with a 3.3-mile lap; runners choose how many laps, canicross is allowed, and finish options include a medal or tree token.
An 8.9 km country race around Tideswell with 267 m of climb, passing Peters Stone and Hay Cop before finishing at Bishop Pursglove Primary School.
A 13.1-mile trail race around Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone, Derbyshire, featuring varied terrain, a finisher medal and a free beer voucher.