Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2026-2027

A multi terrain 10 km run on 21 June 2026 at Twisted Tree Brewery in the private Tusmore Estate near Bicester. Two options include a Canicross 10 km and every finisher receives a medal plus a beer or non alcoholic drink and a pint cup.

A 24 hour obstacle course at Belvoir Castle on June 27 and 28, 2026. Competitors run repeated 5 mile loops with ice and greased quarterpipe obstacles; entries include individual, four person team relay, pit crew spectator and a post event b..

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.

Trail half marathon and 10k at Carsington Water on 27 June 2026, run on marked reservoir loops with chip timing, marshals, an event village, post-race goodies and a bespoke medal.

TrailFest at Salcey Forest is a multi distance trail running day offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50 km on mainly hard packed forest trails. The event uses marked routes, a cupless aid policy and paid parking.

A 15.5-mile fell race near Hayfield on 28 June 2026 with about 2,950 ft of ascent. Registration and start are at the Scout Hut; entry on the day only and full FRA kit is required.

Take on the Hope Wakes Fell Race on 1 July 2026: a scenic 9.5 km Peak District route with 458 m of climb, starting and finishing at Hope Sportsfield. On the day entry is £8 and all profits go to local charities.

Take on the Winster Hill Race in the heart of the Peak District with a 4 mile course and 177 m of climb that rewards effort with stunning views. Open to runners aged 14 and up with affordable pre entry and on the day entry available.

A guided trail running weekend from Nab View Bunkhouse near Edale featuring the 23 mile Edale Skyline with 1288 m ascent and an optional 10 km loop. The organiser provides technique, fuelling and pacing guidance; tickets are currently sold..

Join the Coal Aston Gala Chase for a scenic 4.7 mile summer trail run through Derbyshire's Moss Valley. The event features a family fun run and finishes with free cake for all participants. It's part of the lively Annual Coal Aston Summer G..

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 community organised fell race around Great Hucklow covering about 10 km with roughly 340 m of ascent. The route crosses moorland, fields and woods and finishes back at the school with flapjacks provided by the village.

Explore the scenic high ground around Matlock in this self navigated challenge for runners and walkers. Choose between 17 km and 35 km routes to support the Derby Mountain Rescue Team.

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.

Experience a scenic 9.9 km fell race featuring an 820 foot climb past the iconic Black Rocks to Cromford Moor. This marked trail course starts from Cromford Meadows and follows the canal towpath for a fast and varied circuit.

Part of the Northants 5K Series, Race 4 runs in Fermyn Woods Country Park on Wednesday 8 July 2026 over multi terrain through an ancient woodland. Finishers receive a bespoke 5K medal and a virtual entry option is available.

Experience an obstacle course weekend at the historic Belvoir Castle featuring Sprint, Super, and Beast distances. Tackle hills and woodland trails with over 30 obstacles available across a variety of race formats.

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 self-navigation circular route of about 17 miles and 2,000 ft ascent around Parwich in the Derbyshire Dales. The event includes three aid stations, a collect and deliver quest, and a six hour cut off for runners and fast walkers.