Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

Take on scenic, fully marked trails across the Winwick Hall estate on 19 July 2026 with 10k and 5k races plus a fun 2k for kids. Marshals, first aid and finisher medals make it a family friendly summer trail day supporting a local charity.

Explore the limestone dales of the White Peak with the Dovedale Dipper, a friendly trail race and challenge walk based in Hartington. Choose around a marathon or about 15 mile routes and enjoy classic Peak District scenery on 1 August 2026.

Run scenic laps through Elvaston Castle Country Park at the Derby Running Festival, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on flat mixed terrain. Enjoy a themed medal, free photos, chip timed results and a lively event village.

Challenge yourself on the Cordwell Colossus, a just over 20 mile loop around Holmesfield through hilly farmland, woodland and rural trails with 840 m of ascent. Enjoy two checkpoints, post race refreshments and a commemorative medal.

Join the historic Eccles Pike Fell Race on 12 August 2026 for a sharp out and back from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike. A compact but testing climb and descent, this local classic dates to the 19th century.

Ricky's Race in Darley Dale on 13 August 2026 is a 7.3 km 4.5 mile course with 240 m climb, combining forest trails, a long lane ascent and technical descents. A steep final push to Oker Trig Point rewards you with sweeping valley views.

Rediscover classic fell running at the Flagg Moor Run on 14 August 2026, a scenic 5.5 mile route through fields, lanes and country roads in the Peak District. Expect off road trails and a rewarding one and a half mile downhill finish into t..

Run 100k or 50k around Market Harborough in the Foxton Hound Ultra, with scenic trails through Foxton Locks, Naseby Battlefield and village lanes. Supported aid stations and guided recces make this a classic English ultra challenge.

INFERNO in Edale on 22 August 2026 offers brutal Peak District trails from 10 miles to a 41 mile ultra, with muddy sheep tracks, rocky descents and a climb by a waterfall. Expect tough terrain, solid support and a hard earned medal at the f..

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water with a half marathon or 10k option, each kilometre marked and marshals on course. Enjoy a themed medal, post race goodies and a lively event village for a festival finish.

The Belper Rover is a scenic trail race through Derbyshire, provisionally scheduled for 23 August 2026. Expect a clearly marked route with water stations and friendly post race treats including beer and a potato.

Run scenic lakeside and trail courses at the Nottingham Running Festival in Colwick Park on 30 Aug, with races from juniors to a four lap half marathon. Celebrate with a medal, chip timing and a lively event village supporting local hospice..

Join the Eyam Fell Race, a scenic yet testing 10 km fell course from Eyam to Sir William Hill and across Abney Moor with steep descents. Places are limited by pre registration and there is a BBQ and bar plus a junior 3 km on the day.

Join the Kinder Barrel Race in Edale for a fun fell race day with teams carrying a barrel across the moors, plus an individual Pint and a kids Half Pint. Family friendly with stalls, drinks and all profits going to local schools.

Classic Peak District fell races from Hayfield Scout Hut offering a tough 24.5 km and a shorter 15.5 km option. Routes are mostly unmarked so runners must navigate and carry compulsory kit; entries accepted in advance or on the day.

Join the Rasselbock Backyard Ultra at historic Hardwick Hall on 5 September 2026. Run a single hourly 4.161 mile loop across the estate until one runner remains, and support ocean cleanup with OceanBottle.

The Ultra X England will take place in Edale from Saturday 12 September 2026 to Sunday 13 September 2026.

Run the Robin Hood 100 miles ultra from Retford, a scenic trail course that follows canal towpaths and winds through Sherwood Forest. Expect runnable trails, iconic Major Oak views, staffed aid stations and a friendly atmosphere.

The Nine Edges is a 20 mile off road endurance across Peak District moorland and gritstone edges, perfect for adventurous runners and walkers. Organized by Edale Mountain Rescue, it offers checkpoints, a free finish drink and bus return to..

Run the Derbyshire Dales Trail from Bakewell Showground with 9 km, 15 km or 22 km routes along the Monsal Trail by the River Derwent. Scenic Chatsworth House views, supportive marshals and a lively finish await.