Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

The Spire Ultra is a challenging 33-mile trail race set in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, primarily following the Chesterfield Round Walk. Celebrating its 9th year, this event showcases the region's diverse landscapes, including high moorlands, ancient woodlands, and rolling farmlands. Part..

The Shires and Spires Marathon will take place in Naseby on Sunday 11 May 2025. You can run between 10 and 35 miles.

The Shires and Spires Ultra Marathon is a scenic 54-mile running event set in Northamptonshire, featuring a mix of approximately 70% trails and 30% roads. Starting and finishing at Naseby Village Hall, the race offers five distance options, including an ultra marathon, marathon, three-quarter marath..

The Hayfield May Queen Fell Race is a popular event held in mid-May as part of the Hayfield May Queen festivities. Covering a distance of 3 miles with a climb of 700 feet, the race starts and finishes at the Scout Hut. It is open to runners aged 12 and over, adhering to the rules set by the Fell Run..

The Trent Valley Ultra is a scenic 50k running event set in Nottinghamshire, taking place on May 17, 2025. This unique ultra marathon features a picturesque route that winds through charming villages, utilizing footpaths, bridleways, and minor roads. Participants can expect strategically placed chec..

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event organized by Race Harborough, set in the scenic Deene Park Estate near Corby. Scheduled for May 17-18, 2025, the festival features various challenges, including the Trail Mix Challenge (25k), Headlight Hop (10k), and Thump Trail H..

The Youlgrave Pommie Panter Fell Race is a challenging 5.8-mile event set in the picturesque Peak District, featuring a climb of 876 feet. The race is designed for runners with some navigation skills, as the route includes rough trails, open fields, and technical sections. Limited to 175 entrants, t..

The Grim Reaper Ultra Marathon is a multi-distance running event set in the picturesque Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in South Lincolnshire, scheduled for May 24-25, 2025. Participants can choose from four solo distances: 10, 40, 70, and 100 miles, along with team relay options for the longer distances...

The Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run is an annual 5.5-mile trail race held in Clumber Park, starting from Worksop College. This event honors Gerald Story, a founding member of the Worksop Harriers, and aims to raise funds for Cancer Research. Participants can expect a scenic route primarily on trails,..

The Calver Peak will take place in Calver on Wednesday 4 June 2025. You can run 8 kilometers.

The Up the Nab Fell Race is an exciting running event scheduled for June 4, 2025, starting from Glossop Rugby Club in Charlesworth. This race features a challenging 3.1-mile hilly route, attracting both men and women participants. Online entries are available for £6.00 plus a booking fee, with on-th..

The Carsington Hill Race is an evening fell race scheduled for June 6, 2025, organized by Friends of St Margarets to support village facilities. The race covers a distance of 9.5 km (6 miles) with an ascent of 267 meters, featuring varied terrain through ancient mined landscapes and modern turbines,..

The Maverick Peaks Merlin 2025 is a premier trail running event set in the stunning Peak District National Park, taking place on June 7, 2025, at Bakewell Showground. This ultra trail race features four diverse routes: Ultra (101 km), Long (55 km), Middle (28 km), and Short (10 km), each offering a..

The Pint & Pork Scratchings 5 is a fun run event designed to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity. Participants will tackle a challenging 5-mile course of undulating trails in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire. The event promises an engaging experience, testing both physical endurance and mental resil..

The Montane Summer Spine will take place in Edale from Saturday 14 June 2025 to Monday 16 June 2025. You can run between 46 and 263 miles.

The Nene Valley Trail Run features friendly and scenic 10 and 20-mile off-road races set in the picturesque Nene Valley. Participants will enjoy running through beautiful landscapes, including green fields, ancient woodlands, and charming villages. The event, organized by Nene Valley Races, takes pl..

The Peak Raid Evening Race is a summer score fell race set around Longstone Edge, designed to test participants' route choice and navigation skills. Competitors have two hours to collect as many points as possible by visiting designated controls, starting from The Crispin Inn in Great Longstone. The..

The DCRO Dash is a challenging running event organized by the Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation, taking place in the scenic hills southwest of Castleton in the Peak District. This race serves as a significant fundraiser for the organization and features a route that showcases the stunning upland l..

The Tideswell Fell Race will take place in Wormhill on Friday 20 June 2025.

The Castle Bytham 5k Chase is a fun trail run that takes place during the Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival, a popular two-day event in Lincolnshire. This inclusive race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, encouraging both runners and walkers to join in. The festival features a vibrant a..