Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2026-2027

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 in Hayfield on 5 September 2026 offer a full 24.5 km AL route and a shorter 16 km BM option. A single entry covers both races, the field is capped at 200 and entries are handled through SiEntries.

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..

A Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop every hour until only one remains. The route crosses estate trails, farmland and woodland with on site aid and first aid support.

A charity trail event on 6 September 2026 at Great Ponton Village Centre near Grantham, offering routes of 26.4 miles, 17 miles, 12 miles and 10 km with checkpoints, finish food and scenic village views.

Robin Hood 100 is a 100 mile trail ultramarathon through Sherwood Forest and nearby parks, featuring a twice-run 30 mile forest loop, marked aid stations, drop bags and a 30 hour cutoff.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle run at Bakewell Showground on 12 September 2026, offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k routes with multiple inflatables, five music zones and a finisher medal.

Trail ultramarathons in the Peak District on 12–13 September 2026 with distances from 12 km to 110 km, UTMB Index status and camping options. The event also forms part of the GB SLAM series.

A 20 mile off road traverse from Fairholmes to the Robin Hood Inn that raises funds for Edale Mountain Rescue Team. Walkers, runners and climbers follow the route over nine gritstone edges and must meet specified navigation and kit requirem..

A Peak District trail event at Bakewell Showground offering three routes that follow the Monsal Trail and River Derwent, with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal.

TrailFest at Holdenby House offers four traffic free trail distances inside a private estate, with routes on farm tracks, field edges and through a small wood, plus rolling hills and open countryside views.

A multi-distance trail event around Hathersage on 18 and 19 September 2026 offering routes from 25 km to 100 miles for running or trekking. Entries include GPS tracking, checkpoint support and a post-event hot meal.

A 40 mile ultramarathon in Buxton on 19 September 2026 that mixes trails and road for a route that starts and finishes in Buxton. The 2026 race marks the event's 40th anniversary and is currently full with a waiting list.

A half marathon along the traffic free Tissington Trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne with scenic views over the Derbyshire Dales. Races run on Saturday and Sunday 19 and 20 September 2026 with coaches to the start and a bespoke medal for f..

Trail races on bridleways and footpaths around Clipston, offering a half marathon and a roughly five mile country race, village fundraising support, medals and homemade cakes for finishers.

A 3-hour fell running score event in Hayfield on 20 September 2026 using SiTiming; competitors choose their own routes across Peak District terrain. Solo and pairs entries are accepted, minimum age 14, and FRA mandatory kit is required.

Peak Raid Mountain Marathon on Sun 20 Sep 2026 is a three hour score event in the Dark Peak, Peak District. Competitors run solo or in pairs; pre-entry only, minimum age 14 with under 18s accompanied by an adult over 21.