Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2026-2027

Experience a flat multi-terrain race through the historic grade II listed grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park. Choose between chip-timed 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances in a scenic parkland setting.

Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026 is an 8.5 km fell race in the Peak District with 200 m of climb, held at the Sycamore Inn in Parwich. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the minimum age is 18.

A new 4 mile route around Bradwell in the Peak District on Tue 4 Aug 2026 climbs 276 m for a rewarding hill challenge. Teams welcome and pre entry opens in May with on the day entries available at Bradwell Sports Pavilion.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

A summer trail race on the edge of the Peak District covering just over 20 miles through Cordwell and Linacre valleys. The largely unmarked route has GPX and route notes, two staffed checkpoints and medic cover.

A six hour timed circuit event on farm fields at Thonock Lane Farm in Gainsborough. Runners complete 2.5 km laps with on-course drink and food stations and receive a themed medal and goody bag.

A historic short fell race over 3.4 miles with 275 m of climb, based at the Bugsworth War Memorial Club near Station Road SK23 7NJ. Online entry has a £10 fee with a small FRA discount and transfers are normally allowed up to 48 hours befor..

Ricky's Race in Darley Dale on 13 August 2026 is a marked 7.3 km route with about 240 m of climb, featuring forest trails, technical descents and a steep final ascent to the Oker Trig Point before a downhill finish.

Relaunch of the Flagg Moor Run on 14 August 2026, a 5.5 miles fell race around Flagg in the Peak District. Entry is via SiEntries with an advance fee of £7 and a minimum age of 16.

Two trail ultras—50k and 100k—route through Market Harborough countryside and long-distance footpaths, with GPX files, staffed aid stations, mandatory kit requirements, free guided recces and free race photos; entries carry standard fees an..

A fell race in Crowden on 16 August 2026 following the Pennine Way to Black Hill and Soldiers Lump. Online and on-the-day entry options are available, minimum age 18, limited parking and a GPX route is provided.

Multi distance trail races in the Peak District starting from Edale, self navigated with GPX and marked maps. Courses include steep ascents, rocky descents and waterfall sections, and all finishers receive a medal.

Trail half marathon and 10k at Carsington Water on 22 August 2026 with marked, undulating routes, marshals and an event village offering food, drink and partner goodies; discounted event t-shirts and volunteer roles are available.

A 30 km circular fell race around Belper on a chipped, fully signposted course that passes ancient Roman roads, farmland and woodland. Walkers and runners may enter; the route is not suitable for wheelchairs or dogs.

A six hour looped trail event on an approximately 5.45 km route in an AONB near LN11 0RX. Runners choose how many laps to cover; a single aid station and a refillable cup are required, entries open to those aged 18 and over.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and junior race, supports Nottinghamshire Hospice, and includes medals, free photos, chip timed results and an event village.

A 10 km fell race in Eyam on 1 September 2026 with a 3 km junior race for ages 11 to 16. Prizes are supplied by the Barrel Inn and a BBQ and bar are available in the courtyard.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

Two linked fell races on Kinder in the Peak District on 5 September 2026: Groovy (24.5 km, 1270 m, Category AL) and Groovy Baby (15.5 km, 650 m, Category BM). Single entry covers both, 200 runner limit, mandatory kit and navigation required..

Teams of eight carry a barrel across the moors in Edale while individuals run the same fell course and children race a shorter route. The event on 5 September 2026 is based at Newfold Farm Campsite and raises funds for local primary schools..