Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

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..

The Kinder Trog is a challenging fell race taking place in the Hayfield area, covering a distance of 15.5 miles with an elevation gain of 2,950 feet. Scheduled for June 22, 2025, the race requires participants to be over 18 and to carry full FRA kit. Registration and the start point are located at t..

The Peak District Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event taking place in the stunning Peak District National Park, welcoming over 3,000 participants. Scheduled for June 28-29, 2025, it offers a variety of distances including 100km, 75km, 50km, and 25km, along with a 10-mile option. Participant..

The Whaley Waltz Fell Race will take place in Whaley Bridge on Saturday 28 June 2025.

The Great Hucklow Fell Race is a challenging 10km (6 miles) race set in the stunning terrain between Dark Peak and White Peak. Organized by the local community of Great Hucklow, the event features a varied route that includes significant climbs and descents, making it a true test for runners. Partic..

The Black Rocks Fell Race is a challenging running event organized by Matlock Athletic Club, featuring a scenic route primarily on good trails. Participants will experience a mid-race climb past Black Rocks, with a total ascent of 800 feet. The race covers a distance of 9.9 km (6.1 miles) and starts..

The Big Stone Fell Race will take place in Chinley on Thursday 10 July 2025.

The Peak Forest Fell Race is a scenic running event set in the beautiful Peak District countryside. Covering a distance of 9.7 km with a climb of 247 meters, the race starts from the old village store on Church Lane, Peak Forest. Participants can register on the day at the Peak Forest Reading Room,..

The Bamford Carnival Fell Race is a well-established event in the Peak District, attracting over 200 runners of varying abilities. The race covers a distance of 7.2 km with a 320-meter ascent, starting and finishing at the Bamford Recreation Ground. Participants navigate a challenging route that inc..

The Winwick Hall Trail Races offer a scenic running experience on the trails surrounding the Winwick Hall Estate, featuring 10k and 5k races, along with a 2k fun run for children aged 4-12. These fully marked and marshaled events cater to both novice and experienced trail runners, showcasing a mix o..

INFERNO – Edale’s Ring of Hell is a challenging trail running event set in the stunning Peak District, featuring races of 41, 27, 15, and 7 miles. Participants will navigate through diverse terrains, including steep ascents, muddy paths, and rocky descents, starting from Edale. The event is designed..

The SheRACES Trail Series in the Peak District is a scenic running event that takes place in Hathersage, showcasing some of the most beautiful trails in the UK. Participants can choose between two distances: 50km and 25km. The course features stunning views along famous edges and passes through the..

The Dovedale Dipper is a challenging trail event set in the stunning Peak District National Park, specifically in the village of Hartington. Participants can choose between two distances, approximately 15 miles and a marathon, allowing both runners and walkers to explore the scenic white peak area...

The Nottingham Running Festival, scheduled for August 3, 2025, at Colwick Park, offers a vibrant day of running in support of Nottinghamshire Hospice. Participants can choose from various race distances, including a 5K, 10K, and half marathon, with options for themed t-shirts. The event features chi..

The Cordwell Colossus is a challenging 20-mile trail run set in the picturesque Cordwell and Linacre Valleys of North East Derbyshire, near the Peak District. Participants will navigate undulating countryside paths and trails, with a total ascent of 840 meters. The event is open to both runners and..

The Eccles Pike Fell Race, organized by Goyt Valley Striders, is one of the oldest fell races in the UK, boasting a history of over 100 years. This challenging race covers a distance of 3.4 miles with a climb of 815 feet, classified as Category AS by the FRA. The event is known for its tough terrain..

Ricky's Race is a friendly running event organized by Matlock Athletic Club, featuring a challenging 7.3 km (4.5 miles) course that includes a significant ascent near the finish, offering stunning views of the Derwent Valley. The race begins on a forest trail, transitioning through various terrains,..

The Foxton Hound Ultra is an exciting running event featuring 100k and 50k races that take participants through the scenic countryside surrounding Market Harborough. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, the event is designed for both seasoned ultra runners and those looking to challenge themselves beyond..

The The Belper Rover will take place in Belper on Sunday 17 August 2025.

The Flagg Moor Run V2.0 is a fell race set in the scenic Peak District National Park, featuring a 5.5-mile route that takes participants through fields, lanes, and country roads. This event marks the relaunch of the Flagg Moor Run, which last took place in the late 1980s. The race aims to provide an..