Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

Join the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way, a one day 28 mile ultra along the traffic free route between Northampton and Market Harborough. Choose your start end, expect two dark tunnels so bring a head torch, enjoy feed stations and a fini..

Join a scenic 10k trail around Kings Cliffe, starting and finishing at KC Active amidst rolling Northamptonshire countryside. The well marked loop uses tracks and disused railway lines, with marshals, an aid station and eco friendly water r..

Take on the Mike Briggs Wirksworth Incline & Infants, a challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring a 6.9 km course with 400 m of ascent. Pre entry is required for the main race and junior races are available for younger runners.

Take on a midweek Peak District challenge at Herod Farm: a scenic but testing 3 mile route with 340 m of climb. Pre entry is £6 or £10 on the night; registration runs 18:15 to 19:15.

Take on a 230 km Pennine Bridleway ultra through the Peak District and Yorkshire moors to Cumbria, with 6162 m ascent and a 75 hour time limit. Limited to 30 runners, the supported race features checkpoints, hot meals and bunkroom rest.

Run Thoresby Park's vast estate among wild deer and long horned cattle on flat, scenic trails from a family 2km to a half marathon. Chip timing and finisher medal plus Wild Deer merchandise included; canicross and Nordic walkers welcome.

Celebrate the Peak District's birthday with a scenic run or walk from Castleton on 18 April 2026, choosing 70 km or 35 km routes across iconic moorland. Join runners and walkers in supporting the Peak District National Park Foundation.

Challenge yourself on this 9 km Peak District fell race with 320 m of climb, starting from Kettleshulme Village Hall. Join the community and support Kettleshulme Primary School as all profits go to the school.

Run the Tissington Trail Marathon or Half in Ashbourne on 26 April 2026 and enjoy traffic free miles along a scenic former railway between Ashbourne and Buxton. Both distances offer a challenging out and back on mixed undulating terrain.

Take on the Bleaklow Blitz, an 8 mile fell race from Torside Reservoir up the Pennine Way to Bleaklow Head and back. Expect wild moorland, stiff climbs and a fast descent for a classic spring challenge.

Race the TFG Castle & Cake Trail in the Peak District on scenic 13.1 km or 6.5 km waymarked routes starting below Peveril Castle. Finish in Castleton with complimentary baked goods and spectacular views of the Great Ridge and Mam Tor.

Tackle the Bat Challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park: a six hour off road loop where you choose your pace and complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Expect a steady climb to scenic high points and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Tackle a scenic single loop through Sherwood Forest and historic estates with 30 or 40 mile options near Walesby on 9 May 2026. Fully vegan HOBO Pace event with waymarked trails, stocked aid stations and a friendly festival vibe.

Spend a weekend at Deene Park for the Run Rabbit Trail Festival with 10k, scenic half marathon, a 25k made of five 5k loops and a Quest to complete all routes. Festival vibes, varied trails and medals for all finishers.

Tackle a 33 mile trail at the Spire Ultra on 9 May 2026, winding across high moorland, ancient woodland and reservoirs. Celebrate the tenth anniversary with a special finisher memento and light refreshments at the community hub.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Run the Cressbrook Crawl in the Peak District on Sat 9 May 2026, a scenic fell race of 10.5 km with 400 m climb around Cressbrook. Pre entry only via Fabian 4 from The Cressbrook Club, open to runners aged 16 and over.

Shires and Spires on 10 May 2026 is a multi distance circular run from Naseby Village Hall across scenic trails and country roads past grand estates. Pick distances from 10K to an ultra and enjoy a memorable Northamptonshire running experie..

Take on the classic Shining Tor fell race in the Peak District on 13 May 2026, a scenic 9.4 km challenge with 311 m of climb. Expect rough trails, great views and a friendly fell running atmosphere for adults of all abilities.

Join the Hayfield May Queen fell race on Fri 15 May 2026 for a lively village run as part of the May Queen celebrations and the 3 Days in May series. Entry is on the day, with all proceeds supporting the May Queen charities.