Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2026-2027

A 10 km (6 miles) fell race around Great Hucklow that crosses the Dark Peak and White Peak, run over varied upland terrain. The event is organised by local volunteers and finishers receive a flapjack at the finish.

A fundraising off-road challenge around Matlock with two route options: 35 km with 1000 metres ascent or 17 km with 500 metres ascent. The unmarked course requires navigation and is organised for Derby Mountain Rescue Team.

A six hour endurance run on a scenic 5k loop at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell. Fully chip timed with solo, pair, and team entry options so runners complete as many laps as they can in six hours.

A pre-entry fell race in Hathersage with a 7.3 km course and 325 m climb across Whim Plantation, Over Owler Tor and Higger Tor. Event runs under FRA rules, uses electronic timing, and has limited parking and a strict no dogs policy.

Black Rocks Fell Race is a 9.9 km out and back fell race from Cromford Meadows that includes a mid race climb past Black Rocks to a Trig Point. The marked course is mostly on good trails and entry is online in advance.

A multi-terrain 5km in Fermyn Woods Country Park on Wednesday 8th July, part of the Northants 5K Series. Limited parking, bespoke finishers medals and a virtual completion option are available; entries close 23:59 on Tuesday 7th July.

Midlands Spartan Weekend at Belvoir Castle runs July 10 to 12 2026 and features Sprint Super Beast and Kids races across hilly wooded terrain. The Trifecta Weekend format lets participants complete three main distances over one weekend.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

A muddy 5k obstacle course through Abington Park in Northampton on 11 July 2026, organised by Cancer Research UK. Waves run every 15 minutes, participants must be aged 13 or older, and on site facilities include toilets and refreshments.

A 5k mud obstacle course at Lincolnshire Showground featuring climbs, crawls and slides, organised by Cancer Research UK. Participants must be 13 or older; fees and a minimum fundraising target apply, and a medal is awarded on completion.

A self-navigated *17 mile* circular route from Parwich in the Derbyshire Dales with 2,000 ft of ascent, three aid stations and a collect-and-deliver challenge. Runners and fast walkers may take part with a six hour cut-off.

A 9.7 km fell race in the Peak District with 247 m of climb, starting by the former village store in Peak Forest. On day registration is at the Reading Room and free parking is available.

Community fundraising runs at Abington Park with chip timing and a mixed pathways and grass course. Distances include 10 km, 5 km and 3 km and participants have a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A forest marathon weekend at Sherwood Pines on 12 July 2026 with marathon, half, mini and a new 50.6 km ultra. Mixed-trail loops, chip timing, aid stations and an event village with food, vendors and bespoke wooden finisher trophies.

A classic Peak District fell race around Win Hill covering 7.3 km with 305 m of climb. The well marked, marshalled route starts at Bamford Recreation Ground and features on-site refreshments with proceeds supporting local groups.

A *7.5 km* mixed terrain race through the Derbyshire Dales starting and finishing at the Bell & Harp pub in Little Eaton on 18 July 2026. Chip timing, category prizes and an on site afterparty with music and food.

A circular trail race of about 10 km at Mount Cook Adventure Centre on 18 July 2026 with 280 m of elevation, waymarked routes and professional timing. Entry includes a raffle that directs all profits to fund youth trips and activities at th..

Fully marked trail races at Winwick Hall feature 10k and 5k routes plus a 2k children’s fun run. Courses cross grassland and country paths, on-course support and charity donations to the Bruce Green Foundation are part of the event.

Revesby Running Festival on 19 July 2026 at Revesby Estate near Boston offers 5K, 10K and half marathon races plus solo and team estate challenges, organised by Trident Sports Events with entry fees from £16.50 to £70.

A navigational run from Chinley Community Centre to six red phone boxes that house lifesaving defibrillators. The 10+ km route uses a paper map and stamps and raises funds for the defibs upkeep and replacement.