Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2026-2027

The Tideswell Terminator is an 8.9 km trail race in Tideswell on 10 October. The hilly route gains 267 m, passes Peters Stone and Hay Cop, and finishes at Bishop Pursglove Primary School.

A 13.1 miles trail race from Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone through forests, fields and riverside paths, featuring 1,700 feet of elevation, a halfway aid station, a finisher medal and a voucher for a free pint redeemable on race day.

An almost entirely off-road event around the Goyt Valley to Shining Tor, about 21.5 km with 760 m of climb, waymarked at junctions and requiring full fell kit; proceeds support Buxton Rotary.

Trail races around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with a half marathon and a 10k on marked, undulating paths. Entries include a themed medal, water and post-race goodies, plus an event village and downloadable GPX routes.

Two trail races in the Amber Valley offering 31 miles and 20 miles over undulating countryside and woodland. The course is largely unmarked but route notes and GPX files are provided, with checkpoints supplying water and some food.

A trail event in Amber Valley near the Peak District offering a 31 mile figure of 8 route and a 20 mile northern-loop Petit Raid, with GPX route files, staffed checkpoints, on-course medic cover and finishers medals.

A 3 hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or in a pair, navigating with a waterproof map. Post race refreshments are provided.

Peak Raid Race 2 Edale is a three hour fell race in the Peak District where competitors choose their own routes in a score format. Solo and pairs entries are allowed, mandatory navigation and safety kit is required and dogs are not permitte..

A muddy 10 km obstacle race in Lincolnshire on 18 October 2026, featuring crawling, climbing, carries and water obstacles. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a Yellow Belly Pale Ale.

Half marathon and 10k on the traffic free Monsal Trail near Bakewell. Two race days 24 and 25 October 2026, with GPX route maps, bespoke medal and free photos.

A Halloween themed night time run at Irchester Country Park on 30 October 2026 offering 5k and 2k family runs, finishers medals, Halloween treats, free event photos and prizes for top 3 men and women in the 5k.

A short fell race from Monsal Dale that pairs flat, fast trail running with a direct climb and descent of Fin Cop, finishing at Monsal Head. The course is 9.5 km with about 500 m of ascent and is governed by FRA rules.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

Trail races in Hartington, Peak District offering 8.4 km and 16.4 km waymarked routes, local cheese samples and a goodie bag from Hartington Cheese Shop. Participants must be 18 plus and the long course requires mandatory kit.

Shepshed 7 on 1 November 2026 features a measured seven mile, chip timed race through Garendon Park plus a fun run with entries on the day; prizes, a commemorative t shirt for finishers, and limited onsite facilities are provided.

Night and dawn five mile runs in Market Harborough that pass through the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel. Headtorch required, entries are £23 single or £40 for both, and all finishers receive interlinking medals.

A cross country run and walk across the Leicestershire Wolds, the twenty second Seagrave Wolds Challenge covers about 16 miles of hilly, multi terrain paths and private land, with food stops en route and charitable proceeds.

A 25 mile circular route in the White Peak visiting six dales and several villages, with snacks at three checkpoints and a meal at the finish. Entry is limited to 200 and a map OL24 is recommended.

Join Leg It Round Lathkil on 8 November 2026 for a scenic 11.5 km fell race in the Peak District with 290 m of climb from Lathkil Hotel near Bakewell. Entry on the day and all proceeds go to Children in Need; wash shoes for biosecurity.

A 15 km fell race in the Peak District with about 660 m of climbing, open to runners aged 18 and over; pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available and FRA minimum kit is required.