Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

The Edale Mountain Rescue Team hosts the Nine Edges Event, a challenging 20-mile off-road route in the Peak District National Park. The course features approximately 900 meters of ascent, traversing high moorland and gritstone edges from Fairholmes to the Robin Hood Pub near Birchen Edge. Participan..

Ultra X England is a multi-day ultramarathon and trail running event held annually in September in the 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 courses traverse the stunning Peak Distric..

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 footpaths, bridleways, tracks..

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, follow the..

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 scenic town of Buxton. After an eight-year hiatus, the event returned in 2024 and is set for 2025. The challenging course features a mix of trails, paths, and roads, passing through notable landmarks..

The Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend is a scenic running event held in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, along the disused railway line from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. Covering a 13-mile (half marathon) multi-terrain course with a slight downhill gradient, the race offers stunning views of the Derbyshire..

The Clipston Trail Half and Country 5 Miler is a scenic trail running event held in the countryside around Clipston, near Market Harborough. The event features two distances: a half marathon and a 5-mile race, ideal for both experienced trail runners and beginners. The courses start and finish at Cl..

Peak Raid Race 1 – Edale is a fell running event held in the Peak District, featuring challenging terrain including hills, moors, and dales around Edale. Participants have three hours to navigate and select their own routes to collect points by visiting controls, emphasizing route choice and navigat..

The Ladybower Reservoir Trails 54k is a challenging trail running event held in Hope Valley, UK, on September 27, 2025. The 54-kilometer course features a spectacular loop starting from Hope Valley, ascending Win Hill, and passing by the scenic Ladybower, Derwent, and Howden reservoirs. Runners will..

The John Hewitt Memorial Shelf Moor Fell Race, organized by Glossopdale Harriers, is a challenging 6-mile (9.6 km) fell race with 1,499 feet (457 m) of ascent, held near Old Glossop in the Peak District. The flagged and marshalled course features notable landmarks including three nearby aircraft wre..

The 10k Rauceby Estate Run Summer is a scenic all-terrain race held on the historic Rauceby Estate, a 2000-acre property featuring Rauceby Hall and 71 acres of parkland. The approximately 10-kilometer course includes at least 25% private land never before used for racing, combined with rural footpat..

The Runaway Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event held at Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln. Participants can choose distances ranging from 5K up to an ultra marathon within the time limit. The course is a 4.37-mile lap along a flat, tarmac path on an old railway line, featuring an out-and-b..

The Stuart Learmouth Undulator Fell Race, organized by Wirksworth Running Club, is a classic 13.7 km (8.5 miles) fell race in the Peak District featuring 457 meters (1500 feet) of ascent. Starting in Stoney Wood near Wirksworth, the challenging course combines steep climbs, rocky sections, trails, l..

The Goyt Valley Challenge is a scenic running and walking event held in the western Peak District, starting and finishing at Buxton Community School in Derbyshire. Participants can choose between two routes: a long 26.2-mile course with 4,000 feet of ascent, passing through landmarks such as Axe Edg..

The Hoby Hop Trail Race is a five-mile chip-timed cross country and Canicross event held in the scenic Upper Wreake valley near Hoby, Leicestershire. The course features a mix of fields, stiles, brooks, traditional footpaths, and gentle hills, offering great views of the surrounding countryside. The..

The Wild Deer Leafkick at Thoresby Park is a trail running event held in October within the historic 1,000-acre estate of Thoresby Park, home to a 17th-century mansion, wild deer, and long-horned cattle. The event offers multiple distances: a family-friendly 2km, 5-mile, 10-mile, 20-mile, and a 30-m..

The Charnwood Challenge is an off-road running and walking event held in the scenic Charnwood countryside near Loughborough, UK. The main course covers approximately 10 miles, starting and finishing at the Nanpantan Scout Group HQ on Nanpantan Road. The event offers a 10-mile run and walk for adults..

The Drone Valley Trail Half Marathon is a new 13.1-mile trail race set in the scenic Derbyshire countryside, starting and finishing at the Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone. The course features a mix of forest paths, fields, bridleways, and minor roads, with approximately 1700 feet of elevation gain,..

The ATW Holdenby House Trail & Canicross event takes place at the historic Holdenby Estate, a 2,000-acre site in Northamptonshire. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon, with the course offering scenic views of the estate and its gardens. A special 5k..