Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

The Eccles Pike Fell Race, organized by Goyt Valley Striders, is one of the oldest fell races in the UK, dating back to the 19th century. This challenging event covers approximately 3.4 miles (5.4 km) with a steep 1001-foot (305 m) climb, running from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike and back...

Ricky's Race is a friendly 7.3 km (4.5 miles) running event held near Darley Dale, close to Matlock. The course features a mix of forest trails, technical surfaces with tree roots, and several challenging ascents, including a steep final climb to the Oker Trig Point, offering spectacular views over..

The Foxton Hound Ultra, held near Market Harborough, offers two challenging trail races of 100k and 50k distances through the scenic countryside and villages of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. The routes follow the Harborough Round long-distance footpath, featuring notable landmarks such as Fox..

The Belper Rover is a challenging 30 km fell race held at Belper Meadows Sports Club in Belper. The scenic circular course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, public roads, ancient Roman roads, farmland, and ancient woodland, including parts of the Midshires Way. Suitable for both runners and w..

Flagg Moor Run v2.0 is a 5.5-mile fell race held in Flagg Village, located in the Peak District National Park. The event features a scenic off-road course that winds through fields, lanes, and country roads, passing through areas such as Pomeroy and Chelmorton. The route includes a steady downhill s..

The Derby Running Festival 2025 takes place at Elvaston Castle Country Park in Derby, UK. This event offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances on a flat, multi-terrain course featuring trails, tarmac, and footpaths through the scenic, Grade II listed grounds of Elvaston Castle, including views of..

The The Croft Canter will take place in Leicester on Sunday 24 August 2025. You can run 10 miles.

The Eyam Fell Race, sponsored by The Barrel Inn, is a scenic 10k fell running event held in the historic village of Eyam in the Peak District. The challenging course features a tough climb to Sir William Hill, rewarding runners with stunning views before descending through Abney Moor and a steep woo..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on August 30, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. The event features an undulating trail course around the reservoir, offering runners stunning countryside views. The half marathon route includes an out-and-back section pl..

The Crowden Horseshoe Fell Race will take place in Crowden on Sunday 31 August 2025.

The Great Longstone Chase is a popular fell race held in the heart of the Peak District, offering a scenic and challenging end-of-summer run. The course covers 7.7 km (4.8 miles) with a 290m (950 feet) climb, starting with a gentle ascent onto Longstone Edge, followed by moorland, woodland, fields,..

The Groovy Kinder Love is a challenging fell running event held in Hayfield, UK, starting from the Scout Hut on Swallow House Lane. It features two race options: the Groovy Kinder Love, a 24.5 km (15.2 miles) course with 1290 meters of ascent, and the shorter Groovy Baby Love, covering 16 km (9.9 mi..

The The Great Kinder Barrel Race will take place in Edale on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run 6 kilometers.

The Rasselbock Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire is a unique endurance running event held on the scenic grounds and farmlands of the historic Hardwick Hall Estate. Participants run a 4.16-mile loop every hour, starting a new lap on the hour until only one runner remains. The course featu..

Ultra X England is a multi-day ultramarathon and trail running event held in the scenic Peak District National Park, based in the village of Edale. It offers six race distances ranging from 12km to 110km, including a two-day 110km option. The event features well-marked courses with medical and thera..

The Edale Nine Edges is a challenging 20-mile off-road event held in the Peak District National Park, featuring approximately 900 meters of ascent. The route traverses high moorland and gritstone edges from Fairholmes to the Robin Hood pub near Birchen Edge. Participants can choose to run, walk, or..

The Notfast Ponton Plod is a scenic running and walking event held at Great Ponton Village Centre near Grantham, Lincolnshire. Participants can choose from four distances: 10 km, 12 miles, 17 miles, or 26.4 miles, all to be completed within 10 hours. The routes traverse picturesque villages and coun..

The Derbyshire Dales Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held at Bakewell Showground in the heart of the Peak District. It offers three distances: a 22km half marathon, a 15km, and a 9.5km route, each showcasing stunning natural landscapes. Runners start on the iconic Monsal Trail alongside th..

The Peak District Challenge is a scenic trekking and running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in Hathersage. It offers five distance options catering to various skill levels: 25km (Copper), 50km (Bronze), 75km (Silver), 100km (Gold), and an intense 100-mile challenge to be com..

The High Peak 40 is a 40-mile ultramarathon held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in the picturesque town of Buxton. After an eight-year hiatus, the event returned in 2024 and continues in 2025, offering runners a challenging course that includes trails, paths, and roads through scenic a..