Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2025-2026

The Rose of the Shires Ultra is a 54-mile circular ultra marathon held in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The course features approximately 70% trails, including country paths, towpaths, and forest tracks, and 30% road, with an elevation gain and loss of about 706..

The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way is a unique ultra running event held in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, featuring a 28-mile (45km) out-and-back course along the flat, traffic-free Brampton Valley Way. Runners choose to start from either Market Harborough or Northampton, representing their..

The Nene Valley Races - Kings Cliffe 10K is a friendly and scenic trail running event held in the beautiful Nene Valley countryside, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire. The circular 10K course features easy tracks, green fields, farm paths, and disused railway line..

The Ranger Ultras PB230km Trail Challenge is a demanding 230km (143 miles) trail running event held in April 2026, traversing the scenic Pennine Bridleway across the Peak District, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and finishing in Cumbria. Participants have 75 hours to complete the course, whi..

The Longhorn Trail Event at Thoresby Park, Newark, offers 5km, 10km, and half marathon trail runs suitable for various fitness levels. Set within over 1,000 acres of historic parkland featuring a 17th-century mansion, wild deer, and famous long-horned cattle, the fairly flat courses are ideal for be..

The Peak District Birthday Bash is a challenging and scenic running and walking event held in Castleton, within the Peak District National Park. Participants can choose between two distances: the Full Bash at 70km (43.5 miles) and the Half Bash at 35km (22.75 miles). The course offers a spectacular..

The Trident Grantham Triathlon, held at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre in Lincolnshire, is a classic sprint triathlon featuring a pool swim, scenic bike ride, and fast-paced run. Reviving a beloved local tradition, this well-organized event welcomes athletes of all levels, including first-timers. Set..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is an annual trail running event held in Nottinghamshire, starting and finishing at Walesby Sports & Social Club near Sherwood Forest. Offering two distances—30.8 and 40.8 miles—the race follows a clockwise circular route mainly on forest trails, footpaths, and minor roads. The..

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event held at the scenic Deene Park Estate near Corby. Scheduled for May 2026, it offers three main challenges: the Trail Mix Challenge (25k, consisting of five different 5k runs hourly), the Headlight Hop (10k evening trail run), and t..

Shires and Spires is a celebrated multi-terrain running event held in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at historic Naseby Village Hall. The race offers five distances: 10K, half marathon, three-quarter marathon, marathon, and a 35-mile ultra marathon, blending trails and roads with scenic vi..

The Trent Valley Ultra is a scenic 50-kilometer ultra marathon held in Nottinghamshire, starting and finishing at Milestone Brewery & Tap in Cromwell, Newark. The course winds through charming villages using footpaths, bridleways, tracks, and minor roads, showcasing the natural beauty of the region...

The Youlgrave Pommie Panter Fell Race is a traditional fell running event held in Youlgrave, Derbyshire, within the Peak District. The challenging 5.8-mile (9.3 km) course features 876 feet (267 m) of climb over rough trails, open fields, some country lanes, and a swamp, requiring navigation skills..

The Grim Reaper Running Festival 2026 takes place at the scenic Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in South Lincolnshire. This multi-distance event offers solo races of 10, 40, 70, and 100 miles, plus a 100-mile team relay. The course features a fully marked 10-mile loop combining grass trails through ancien..

The Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run is an annual 5.5-mile trail running event held at Worksop College, starting in Worksop and winding through the scenic Clumber Park. The mostly trail course includes a short closed road section and offers beautiful natural surroundings. The event honors Gerald Story,..

The Nene Valley Trail Run is a friendly and scenic off-road running event held at Castle Farm Campsite in Fotheringhay, near Peterborough. Scheduled for June 13, 2026, it offers two race distances: 10 and 20 miles. The courses traverse picturesque Northamptonshire countryside, including green fields..

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..

The Peak District Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held in the scenic Southern Peak District National Park, centered around Bakewell. Participants can choose from multiple distances including 100km, 50km, 25km loops, and a 10-mile option, suitable for walkers, joggers, and runners of all..

The Robin Hood 100 is a fully marked ultra-distance trail running event held in South Wheatley, Retford, Nottinghamshire. The scenic course features runnable trails with good underfoot conditions, heading into Sherwood Forest—Robin Hood’s historic homeland—and returning to South Wheatley. The route..

The Ranger Ultras High Peak Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in Derbyshire, UK, featuring two distance options: 70km and 100km. The course retraces the historic Cromford and High Peak Railway, running from Whaley Bridge through the Goyt Valley, Buxton, and the White Peak dales, with a..

The Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run is an 18-kilometer trail running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire. The course features a mix of fast trails and challenging ascents through the upper Goyt Valley, offering 488 meters of total ascent and..