Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

Event overview The Rosebud Marathon is a 26.2-mile section of the Rose of the Shires Ultra Marathon through Northamptonshire. The event takes place on Saturday 11 April 2026, with registration and the finish hosted at Brixworth Country Park..

Tackle 54 miles of Northamptonshire charm in the Rose of the Shires Ultra, looping through forests, canal towpath and rolling farmland with about 2,300 ft of climb. Solo or relay entries mean this is great for big personal goals or a team c..

Join the Nene Valley Races Kings Cliffe 10k on Sunday 12 April 2026 for a scenic circular trail through Northamptonshire fields, farm tracks and old railway lines. Fully marked with a stocked aid station and eco friendly cup use.

Event overview The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way is an out-and-back ultramarathon along the traffic-free Brampton Valley Way in Northamptonshire. Distances offered: 14 miles / 22.5 km one way 28 miles / 45 km round trip (classified as..

Event overview The Ranger Ultras PB230km Trail Challenge is a multi-day trail race taking place 16-19 April 2026. The route covers 230 km / 143 miles with a 75 hour overall time limit and a total ascent of 6162 m. Entry is limited to a maxi..

Celebrate the Peaks at the Peak District Birthday Bash on 18 April 2026, a scenic day event based in Castleton with walking and running options. Pick a 35 km half or a 70 km full route and help support Peak District Foundation.

Thoresby Park - Longhorn Trail Event (18 April 2026) The event takes place at Thoresby Park, Newark, NG22 9EP, within an estate of over 1,000 acres that includes a 17th-century mansion, an art collection and wildlife such as wild deer and l..

Run the scenic Tissington Trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne on 26 April 2026, choosing a marathon or half marathon over multi terrain, undulating route. Expect traffic free country views, a bespoke medal and free race photos for finishers..

The Trident Grantham Triathlon will take place in Grantham on Sunday 26 April 2026.

Bat Challenge is a 6-hour day/night trail running event at Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire, England. It features a 3.3-mile off-road loop that participants can repeat to reach 5k, 10k, or over 50k within the time limit. The course..

Run 33 miles around Chesterfield in the tenth Spire Ultra, a scenic trail through moorland, woodland, reservoirs and farmland. Expect varied terrain, staffed aid stations and a special anniversary memento at the finish.

Tackle scenic trails around Sherwood Forest in the Dukeries 30 or 40 miles, passing Creswell Crags, Clumber Park and the Major Oak on the longer route. Fully waymarked with regular aid stations and limited to 250 runners.

Run Rabbit Trail Festival at Deene Park near Corby is a fun, inclusive weekend of trail running with a lively festival atmosphere on 9 and 10 May 2026. Choose distances from an evening 10k to a 56k weekend Quest and earn a finisher medal.

Shires and Spires on 10 May 2026 offers scenic mixed terrain loops from Naseby Village Hall, with distances from 10K to a 35 mile ultra. Waymarked routes, live GPS tracking, checkpoints and finisher medals make it a rewarding challenge.

Trent Valley Ultra 2026 The Trent Valley Ultra 2026 is a 50k race held on Saturday 16 May 2026. The event starts and finishes at Milestone Brewery & Tap, Great North Road, Cromwell, Newark NG23 6JE. The organiser is Quadrio Events. Mini..

Youlgrave Fell Race: The Pommie Panter is a traditional Peak District fell race held in Youlgrave, Derbyshire. The course covers about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) with roughly 267 m of ascent, starting from Youlgrave Village Well on Moor Lane and fi..

Run the Grim Reaper Festival at Grimsthorpe Castle on 23 and 24 May 2026 with day and night 10 mile loops plus ultra and relay options across scenic trails. Camp onsite and earn a finisher medal.

Enjoy the Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run on 31 May 2026 at Worksop College, a scenic 5.5 mile trail through Clumber Park held in memory of a founding club member. Proceeds go to Cancer Research and every finisher earns a medal.

Choose 10 mile or 20 mile off road routes through green fields, bluebell woodlands and rivers at the Nene Valley Trail Run on 13 June 2026. Castle Farm Campsite offers camping, marshalled routes and well stocked aid stations for a friendly..

Montane Summer Spine is a series of nonstop expedition style races along the iconic Pennine Way, with distances from 46 to 268 miles. Multiple categories deliver a bold summer endurance challenge for adventurous runners.