Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

The Winwick Hall Trail Races feature fully marked and marshaled trail running events, including 10k and 5k races, as well as a 2k children's fun run. Set in the scenic Winwick Hall Estate, the races offer a mix of terrains, including grassland and country paths, with rewarding hills and descents. Th..

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, rocky descents, and scenic paths, starting from Edale. The event is designe..

The SheRACES Trail Series in Hathersage, Peak District, is a scenic running event that showcases some of the most beautiful trails in the UK. Participants will embark on a journey starting from Hathersage, navigating along famous edges with breathtaking views, and passing through the iconic Chatswor..

The Dovedale Dipper is a popular trail running event held in the picturesque Peak District National Park, specifically in Hartington. Participants can choose between two distances, approximately 15 miles and a marathon distance, making it suitable for both runners and walkers. The event showcases th..

The Garendon Gallop 10K is an exciting trail running event set to take place on August 3, 2025, at Charnwood College in Loughborough, Leicestershire. Celebrating its sixth year, the race features a mix of challenging terrain and historical landmarks, ensuring a unique experience for participants. Th..

The Nottingham Running Festival, scheduled for August 3, 2025, at Colwick Park, offers a vibrant day of running events, including 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Participants can enjoy a scenic course that features the beautiful trails and lakes of Colwick Country Park. The festival emphasizes..

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..

The Foxton Hound Ultra is an exciting running event featuring 50k and 100k races that take place in the picturesque countryside surrounding Market Harborough. Designed for both seasoned ultra runners and those looking to challenge themselves beyond marathon distances, the routes traverse the scenic..

The Belper Rover is a scenic and challenging 30 km circular fell race set in the picturesque surroundings of Belper. The event takes participants through ancient Roman roads, farmland, and woodland, making it suitable for both walkers and runners, though not for wheelchair users due to the terrain...

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. Runners will enjoy a mostly..

The Derby Running Festival 2025, taking place at Elvaston Castle Country Park, invites participants to enjoy a day of running on August 24, 2025. This event features a variety of race distances, including 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, all set on a flat multi-terrain course that showcases the scenic gr..

The Eyam Fell Race, sponsored by The Barrel Inn, is a scenic 10k race set in the historic village of Eyam. Participants will experience a challenging course that includes a steep climb to Sir William Hill, offering stunning views of the Peak District, followed by a thrilling descent. The event is kn..

The Crowden Horseshoe Fell Race will take place in Crowden on Sunday 31 August 2025.

The The Great Kinder Barrel Race will take place in Edale on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run 6 kilometers.

Ultra X England is a multi-day ultramarathon event held annually in the stunning Peak District National Park, starting from the charming village of Edale. Participants can choose from four race distances: 110km (two-day), 60km, 50km, and 25km. The event showcases the area's breathtaking landscapes,..

The NOTFAST Ponton Plod is a scenic running event taking place in Great Ponton, Lincolnshire, featuring four different routes: 26.4 miles, 17 miles, 12 miles, and 10 km. Participants will traverse picturesque villages and beautiful landscapes using footpaths, bridleways, and minor roads, all within..

The Derbyshire Dales Trail Run is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Chatsworth House, the ancestral home of the Devonshire family. Participants can choose from three distances: 21km, 16km, or 11km. The course features picturesque landscapes, including the serene River Wy..

The Peak District Challenge 2025, organized by Wilderness Development, is an exciting trekking and running event set in the scenic Peak District. Participants can choose from five challenge levels: 25km (Copper), 50km (Bronze), 75km (Silver), 100km (Gold), or a demanding 100 miles in 24 hours. The e..

The Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend is a scenic running event held along a former railway line in the Derbyshire Dales. Participants can choose to race on either Saturday or Sunday, covering a 13-mile route from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. The trail is traffic-free and features a slight downhil..