Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2026-2027

A 4 miles hill race around Winster on 2 July 2026 through lanes, trails and fields with marshals and partial tape marking. Online pre-entry is £5, on the night entry is £8 and entries are limited to 200.

A guided trail running weekend in the Peak District with bunkhouse accommodation, a 23 mile Edale Skyline route and an optional 10 km loop the next day. The terrain is rugged and a good level of fitness is required.

A 4.7 mile off road trail race through the Moss Valley with a 1.4 mile family fun run. The course runs across farmland and woodland, includes a small ford, and is taped and marshalled.

Trail options from Bakewell across the Southern Peak District include 100 km, 50 km, 25 km and a 10 mile Bakewell option. The event features a signed route, GPS tracking, covered rest stops, medical support and camping facilities.

A licensed, timed five mile trail race through Smalley, Mapperley and Shipley Country Park with water stations, a race village and prizes. A separate one mile colourful fun run on the event field provides a finisher medal and limited places..

A village organised fell race on 5 July 2026 across Dark Peak and White Peak. The route is about 10 km (6 miles) with roughly 340 m of ascent and finishes at the village school with renowned flapjacks.

Matlock Skyline Challenge on 5 July 2026 offers two unmarked off road routes from Matlock, raising funds for Derby Mountain Rescue Team. Routes traverse high ground, villages, meadows, moorland and woodland.

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.

Black Rocks Fell Race in Matlock on 8 July 2026 runs mostly on good trails with a mid race climb past Black Rocks and a total ascent of 800 feet. The event is organised by Matlock Athletic Club.

Race 4 of the Northants 5K Series takes place at Fermyn Woods Country Park on 8 July 2026, featuring a multi-terrain 5 km route through ancient woodland. Limited paid parking is available and series medals are awarded to finishers.

Midlands Spartan Weekend at Belvoir Castle (July 10-12, 2026) features Sprint, Super, Beast, a Kids Race and Hurricane Heat, arranged as a Trifecta Weekend so racers can complete Sprint, Super and Beast across 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 Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Abington Park in Northampton, with mixed-path and grass terrain. The event supports Cancer Research UK, has on-site parking and facilities, and requires participants to be at least 13 years old.

A muddy 5 km obstacle course at Lincolnshire Showground featuring climbing, crawling and sliding across mainly grass terrain. Organised by Cancer Research UK, the event requires participants to be 13 or older and includes on-site parking an..

A roughly 17 mile circular self navigation route from Parwich in the Derbyshire Dales with about 2,000 ft of ascent. The event includes three aid stations and a collect and deliver Quest alongside a six hour overall time limit.

A 9.7 km fell race in Peak Forest with 247 m of climb, marked route and marshals. On-day registration is at the Reading Room and free parking is provided on the village recreation ground.

A Race for Life event at Abington Park on 12 July 2026 offering 10k, 5k and 3k distances with chip timing. The park course uses paths and grass; parking is on grass and the route is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Take on a classic Peak District fell race in Bamford on Wednesday 15 July 2026, a thrilling 4.5 mile course with 305 m of climb and spectacular views. Pre entry is recommended as day entries are limited.

A 7.5 km mixed terrain race on 18 July 2026 starting and finishing at the Bell & Harp pub in Little Eaton, running through the Derbyshire Dales. Entries are open until 17 July with chip timing, a 45 plus category and an afterparty.

Trail races at Winwick Hall Estate on 19 July 2026 include fully marked *10k* and *5k* routes plus a *2k* children’s race, on varied terrain with on-course support. A share of entry fees benefits the Bruce Green Foundation.