Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

Spire Ultra, held near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a 33-mile trail race that largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, circling the town famed for its Crooked Spire. In its 10th edition in 2026, the route traverses high moorland, ancient woodland, reservoirs and farmland, including eastern fring..

Dukeries 30 / 40, from HOBO Pace, is a circular trail race starting in Walesby, within Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. The event offers 30-mile and 40-mile distances, open to runners only. The route mainly follows forest trails and footpaths, passing lodges and landmarks such as Creswell Crags, th..

Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance weekend trail running event by Race Harborough, staged at the picturesque Deene Park Estate near Corby. The festival features three challenges that can form The Quest: Trail Mix Challenge (25k across five 5k laps on the hour for five hours), Headlight Ho..

Shires and Spires is a five-distance multi-terrain running event based in Naseby, Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Naseby Village Hall. It offers 10K road, half marathon, three-quarter marathon, marathon, and a 35-mile ultra. The route blends trails, footpaths, and roads, showcasing the N..

Trent Valley Ultra 2026 is a 50-kilometre ultra marathon organized by Quadrio Events, starting at Milestone Brewery & Tap in Cromwell, Newark (Nottinghamshire). The scenic route uses villages, footpaths, bridleways, tracks and minor roads for a picturesque brewery-to-brewery experience. Checkpoints..

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 finishing by The George pub on the village street. The route t..

Grim Reaper Running Festival returns to Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in South Lincolnshire on May 23–24, 2026, with distances for all abilities: 10, 40, 70 and 100 miles solo, plus a 100-mile team relay. There are two 10-mile races (day and night). The 10-mile loop combines grass trails through ancient..

The Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run is a 5.5-mile trail race held near Worksop, starting from Worksop College and winding through the scenic Clumber Park. The mostly off-road course features a short closed-road section, offering varied terrain and striking views of parkland and woodland. The event hon..

Set in the Nene Valley countryside near Fotheringhay, Peterborough, the Nene Valley Trail Run offers friendly, scenic off-road racing over 10 miles or 20 miles. Starting from Castle Farm Campsite, the routes traverse green fields, ancient bluebell woodlands, rivers, disused railway tracks and quiet..

Montane Summer Spine is non-stop, expedition-style running along Britain’s iconic Pennine Way in England. The summer program includes six events, with distances ranging from 46 to 268 miles of continuous racing. Runners face a demanding atmosphere that tests both physical stamina and mental strength..

The Edale Skyline Trail Weekend 2026, organized by Running Adventures, is a thrilling trail running event set in the scenic Peak District, UK. Participants stay at the Nab View Bunkhouse near Edale, offering picturesque valley views. The main challenge is the 23-mile (37km) Edale Skyline route with..

Peak District Challenge, part of Ultra Challenge’s series, takes place in the Southern Peak District around Bakewell, Derbyshire. The event offers several distances: 100 km Full (with a two-day daylight option), 50 km, 25 km loops, and a 10-mile Bakewell option. The route forms a scenic figure‑of‑ei..

Great Hucklow Fell Race is a roughly 10 km (6 miles) fell run on the border of Dark Peak and White Peak in Great Hucklow. The challenging, varied terrain is run by the local community with help from neighbouring villages, and the race relies on more than 30 volunteers for safety, results and refresh..

Black Rocks Fell Race, organized by Matlock Athletic Club, is a 9.9 km (6.1 mile) fell race based around Cromford Meadows near Matlock. The course is mostly on good trails and features a mid-race climb past Black Rocks, with a total ascent of about 820 feet (250 m). Runners start at Cromford Meadows..

Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a descent into Carsington Village and continues to Bradbourne ba..

Winwick Hall Trail Races take place at Winwick Hall, Winwick, Northamptonshire. The event includes three distances: 10k 5k 2k (children’s fun run) Entry fees are listed as £20 for the 10k, £15 for the 5k, and £8 for the 2k. Minimum ages on race day are 16 for the 10k, 12 for the 5k, and 4 for the..

The Dovedale Dipper is a popular trail event in the Peak District, based in the village of Hartington. Open to both runners and walkers, it offers two distance options described as marathon-ish and about 15 miles, allowing participants to choose a challenging route that explores the White Peak area..

Cordwell Colossus is a 20-mile trail run in North East Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District. The course loops through the Cordwell and Linacre Valleys, weaving woodland tracks, farmland lanes and single-track trails with views from higher ground. The route covers just over 20 miles with about..

Ricky’s Race is held in Darley Dale, near Matlock, and organized by Matlock Athletic Club. The 7.3 km (4.5 miles) course features about 240 m (787 ft) of climb. Runners start on a forest trail with a brief flat section, then ascend through tree-root–strewn woods, including a short tarmac stretch bef..

Flagg Moor Run is a revived fell race in the Peak District National Park, organized by Flagg Parish Council. The 5.5-mile route takes participants off road through fields, lanes and country roads from Flagg toward Pomeroy and Chelmorton, finishing with a steady downhill mile and a half back to the v..