Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

The Ranger Ultras PB270km Trail Challenge is an exciting endurance event taking place over four days, featuring a challenging 270km route through the stunning landscapes of the Pennine Bridleway. Participants have 100 hours to complete the course, which includes runnable trails and significant ascen..

The Rose of the Shires Ultra Marathon is a challenging 54-mile race set in the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside. This circular route, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park, features approximately 70% trails and 30% roads, showcasing stunning landscapes, including two country parks..

The Rosebud Marathon is a scenic 26.2-mile race that takes participants through the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside, featuring a mix of trails, roads, and canal towpaths. Approximately 60% of the route is on trails, while 40% is on roads, showcasing the region's natural beauty. The event in..

The Monsal Trail April Half Marathon & 10K is an exciting running event set in the stunning Peak District, specifically starting at the historic Bakewell Station. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10K race, both of which traverse a scenic, traffic-free trail featuring four tunnel..

TrailFest - Salcey Forest is a multi-distance running event set in the scenic Salcey Forest, England. Participants can choose from four distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K, catering to all abilities and experience levels. The event promotes a fun and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging ru..

The Monsal Trail April Half Marathon & 10K is an exciting running event set in the stunning Peak District, specifically starting at the historic Bakewell Station. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10K race, both of which traverse the scenic Monsal Trail, featuring beautiful views..

The Alan Kirk Memorial Lad's Leap will take place in Tintwistle on Sunday 6 April 2025.

The Kings Cliffe 10K is a scenic trail race organized by Nene Valley Races, set in the picturesque Nene Valley countryside. Scheduled for April 6, 2025, the event starts and finishes at KC Active in Kings Cliffe, offering ample parking for participants. The race features a circular route that showca..

The Longhorn Trail Event at Thoresby Park is set to take place on April 12, 2025. This exciting running event offers three distances: a 5km, 10km, and a Half Marathon, catering to participants aged 11 and older for the 5km and 15 and older for the longer distances. The scenic Thoresby Park, known fo..

The Pink Moon - Ladies Trail Half Marathon is a unique, ladies-only running event set to take place on April 12, 2025. Participants will tackle a scenic and challenging out-and-back route through Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail, celebrating the April full moon known as the Pink Moon. The..

The Peak District Birthday Bash is an exciting running and hiking event set in the stunning landscapes of the Peak District. Participants can choose between two challenging routes: a full 70km journey or a shorter 35km option. This event not only promises a fun adventure for both walkers and runners..

The Mike Briggs Wirksworth Incline Race is a challenging fell race organized by the Wirksworth Running Club, featuring two courses: a 6.9 km route for participants aged 15 and over, and a shorter 3 km course for children aged 11-14. The race, which has been a community event since 1990, takes runner..

The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way is an exciting running event that pits Leicestershire against Northamptonshire in a unique challenge. Participants can choose to start from either end of the 28-mile (45 km) route, which is a flat, scenic path through rural Northamptonshire. The event features a..

The NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40 is a challenging mountain running event set to take place in the stunning Lake District, featuring a route that includes the summits of Loadpot, High Street, Helvellyn, and Place Fell. This 12th edition of the race covers approximately 40 miles with significant elevation g..

The Tissington Trail Marathon and Half Marathon is a scenic running event set in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, utilizing a former railway line that runs from Ashbourne to Buxton. The race features a 13-mile route that is traffic-free and slightly downhill on the return, making it suitable..

The Bat Challenge is an exciting running event hosted by Big Bear Events, set in the scenic Beacon Hill Country Park. Participants can enjoy a unique experience of running during both daylight and darkness, as they complete as many 5k laps as they wish within a 6-hour time limit. This event caters t..

The Linacre Loop is a six-mile trail race set in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, featuring the stunning Linacre Reservoirs. This self-guided loop offers runners a mix of woodland trails and scenic views, with a manageable route that includes long descents and only one challenging climb. Part..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is a scenic running event taking place in Sherwood Forest, featuring two distance options of 30 and 40 miles. This circular route is designed for both novice and experienced trail runners, offering a safe and supported environment to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Nottinghams..

The Kinder Downfall is a challenging fell race taking place in the picturesque Hayfield area, covering a distance of 9.6 miles with an elevation gain of 1970 feet. This event is part of the Hayfield Championship series and is designed for runners aged 18 and over. Registration is conducted online, w..

The Trident Grantham Triathlon is set to take place on May 5, 2025, at the Grantham Meres Leisure Centre. This classic sprint triathlon aims to revitalize a cherished local tradition, previously organized by SBR Events, now under the management of Trident Sports Events. Participants can expect a wel..