Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2026-2027

Test your endurance in the heart of the Peak District with 55 km or 101 km ultra-trail routes. Experience a mix of high moors and river valleys starting from the historic Bakewell Showground.

Enjoy a 5.5 mile trail run through the scenic Clumber Park in memory of a local running legend. This marshalled event supports Cancer Research and rewards all finishers with a commemorative medal.

Choose your distance at this flexible 6 hour event outside Market Harborough. Run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like on a flat scenic course along the Griffin Trail with a taproom finish.

Experience a 5 mile fell race through the beautiful limestone scenery of Calver Village. This Category B short race features 900 feet of climbing and is open to all runners aged 18 and over.

Experience a unique obstacle course in Lincoln featuring large inflatable structures. This event provides a fun and physical activity for individuals and teams looking for a bouncier version of a five kilometer run.

Participate in a 5 mile undulating trail run through the Nottinghamshire countryside starting in Epperstone. This charity event features random prize placements and supports The Brain Tumour Charity.

Experience the rolling Northamptonshire countryside with 10 or 20 mile off road races along the Nene Valley. Enjoy fully marked trails through ancient woodlands and riverside paths with optional camping available on site.

Experience an epic non-stop race along Britain's iconic Pennine Way. This expedition-style event offers multiple distances up to 268 miles, testing your endurance through breathtaking national trail landscapes day and night.

A fell running event in Edale featuring a 7.6 km course with 402 m of ascent and a finish on the Edale Country Day Field. Entry includes admission to Edale Country Day and entries close on Friday 12 June.

Take on the Trevor Milner Riber Run on 16 June 2026 in Lea Green near Matlock for a scenic yet testing 6.8 km course in the Peak District with 305 m of climb. On the day entries available and juniors can join free in the main race.

A fund-raising fell race on 17 June 2026 near Castleton in the Peak District. The route is about 8.5 km with roughly 370 m ascent, run under FRA rules with mandatory kit and flagged, marshalled navigation.

Experience a 7.7 km fell race through the scenic Peak District starting from Grindleford. This pre entry event features 220 meters of climbing and supports both individual and team categories for runners aged 16 and over.

Tideswell Fell Race is a fell running event at Keele University on 19 June 2026 with Single and Group registration, 131 places available and entry eligibility for those born on or before 19/06/2008.

Experience a scenic circular run through the Derbyshire countryside on trail and canal paths. Choose between 50 mile, 50 km, or a six person relay with live GPS tracking and full finisher rewards.

A five kilometre countryside run in Castle Bytham on Saturday 20 June 2026. Organisers report permits are being arranged and recommend light training, appropriate shoes and running with a buddy.

Experience a multi terrain 10km run through the private Tusmore Estate. Enjoy scenic views and celebrate your finish at the Twisted Tree Brewery with a medal and a well earned drink.

Test your limits at World's Toughest Mudder, a premier 24 hour obstacle course challenge at Belvoir Castle. Compete individually or in a relay team to conquer 5 mile loops and elite obstacles for an entire day and night.

Whaley Waltz is a 5.8 mile fell race in Whaley Bridge on 27 June 2026 with 274 m ascent, open to runners aged 16 and over. Registration and the finish are at Whaley Bridge Bowling Club and an entry fee of £12 applies.

Experience an undulating trail run around the scenic Carsington Water reservoir. Choose between a 10k or half marathon distance and enjoy chip timed results and a bespoke medal in a beautiful countryside setting.

TrailFest at Salcey Forest offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50 km routes on mainly packed forest trails, with cupless aid stations and mandatory kit rules for longer distances.