Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

The Seagrave Wolds Challenge is an annual cross-country running and walking event held in Seagrave, Leicestershire. Covering approximately 16 miles, the route varies each year and traverses the scenic Leicestershire Wolds countryside, including footpaths and private land. The event emphasizes person..

Peak Raid Race 3 – Alstonefield is a fell running event held in the Peak District, featuring challenging terrain including hills, moors, and limestone dales. Participants navigate a 3-hour score format race, selecting their own routes to visit as many controls as possible within the time limit. The..

The Dormouse Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at the award-winning Salcey Forest near Northampton, England. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.5-mile off-road loop through well-maintained forest paths, with terrain consisting mainly of crushed stone and forest floor, offering a natural tr..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest is a unique night-time trail running event held near Northampton. Participants run a fully marked, two-lap 10-kilometer course on crushed stone paths through the flat woodland of Salcey Forest, guided only by their head torches. The event emphasizes the us..

The Ranger Ultras Peak District South&North is a two-day ultra-running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in Edale. It offers three distance options: a 50km White Peak trail on Day 1, a 43km Dark Peak challenge on Day 2, or the full 93km grand tour combining both stages. The cou..

The Sherwood Christmas 10K & 5K is a festive running event held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, set within the scenic Sherwood Forest. Offering 10k, 5k, and a dedicated Junior Run, the race features multi-terrain, undulating forest trails that provide a picturesque and enjoyable course for run..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on December 6, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. The event features an undulating trail route around the reservoir, offering runners stunning countryside views. The half marathon course is an out-and-back route plus one..

The Sherwood Pines Festive Trail Runs, held near Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, offer a family-friendly running event set within 3,300 acres of scenic woodland steeped in Robin Hood history. Participants can choose from a 10km trail run suitable for those aged 15 and over, and a Family 1 Mile event f..

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K, and Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event held in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. Set amidst beautiful, tree-lined woodland trails, the course features mixed terrain that is virtually flat but can be muddy, making it suitable for both novice and experi..

The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is a challenging winter ultra running event held annually near Helvellyn in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Covering approximately 38 miles with around 2000 meters of ascent and descent, the unmarked route follows mountain trails and b..

The Wormstones Fell Race will take place in Glossop on Wednesday 31 December 2025.

The Montane Winter Spine is a grueling, non-stop 268-mile endurance race along the iconic Pennine Way, starting in Edale, Derbyshire, and finishing in Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders. Known as Britain’s most brutal endurance challenge, runners face over 10,000 meters of ascent through demanding terra..

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering water stations and first aid support. Participants receive..

The Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run is a popular multi-terrain race held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, set within the scenic Sherwood Forest. The event features 10k and 5k distances alongside a junior run, catering to runners of all levels from beginners to seasoned athletes. The cour..

The Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend, held in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, offers runners a scenic and traffic-free course along the former railway line from Ashbourne to Buxton. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring multi-terrain paths with a gentle uphill o..

The Squirrel Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Daventry Country Park, United Kingdom. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile off-road loop featuring crushed stone paths through tranquil woods, open grassland, and alongside calming waters. The course is mostly firm and suitable for al..

The Pitsford Water Trail Races, organized by Race Harborough, take place at Brixworth Country Park in Northamptonshire. The event features fully marked and marshaled trail races over 10k and half marathon distances. The scenic courses traverse trails and tracks around Pitsford Water, with the half m..

The Lincoln Marabank 2026 is a running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, multi-terrain course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Open to runners aged 18 and over, the event offers a 7-hour timed challenge where participants can run distances ranging from a single la..

The Lincoln Marabank is a unique running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, traffic-free course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Open to runners of all abilities, participants have up to seven hours to cover as much distance as they wish, with options to run a half..

The Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running event is an 18km trail running adventure designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginners to elite athletes. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Peak District, the course features a mix of fast trails and challenging ascents, making it an..