Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2026-2027

Enjoy the Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026, a scenic 8.5 km trail from the Sycamore Inn in Parwich, Peak District. Expect panoramic views and a 200 m climb; on the day entry only, £5.

A new 4 mile route around Bradwell in the Peak District on Tue 4 Aug 2026 climbs 276 m for a rewarding hill challenge. Teams welcome and pre entry opens in May with on the day entries available at Bradwell Sports Pavilion.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

The Cordwell Colossus is a 20 mile summer trail loop through the scenic Cordwell and Linacre Valleys in North Derbyshire. With a mix of runnable trails and more technical sections, it offers expansive views. Runners are provided with naviga..

A short, historic fell race from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike and back. The AS classified course is about 3.4 miles with roughly 275 m of climb, offers age category prizes, and includes a small travel voucher incentive.

An evening fell race in Darley Dale covering 7.3 km with 240 m of climb. The waymarked route features forest trails, steep ascents including a final climb to Oker Trig Point, technical descents and a short dash to the finish.

Flagg Moor Run is a 5.5 mile fell race in Flagg in the Peak District, following fields, lanes and country roads through Pomeroy and Chelmorton before returning to the village. Entries open in August 2025 with a standard fee of £7.

Two trail ultras of **100k** and **50k** around Market Harborough following the Harborough Round, with GPX files, multiple checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The routes visit villages, Foxton Locks and the Kelmarsh Tunnel.

Take on the Fellrunner on Sunday 16 August 2026 in Crowden in the Peak District, a testing 12.9 km course with 518 m of climb across wild moorland and open fell. Pre entry and on the day entry available; open to runners aged 18 and over.

Four self navigated trail races in Edale on 22 August 2026 across Peak District terrain. GPX and maps are provided, checkpoints supply food and drinks, and ultra and marathon runners carry trackers for safety.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 22 August 2026, on marked and marshalled paths. The event includes an event village with food and finish-line goodies and a discounted event t-shirt with entry.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and a junior race on 30 August 2026, with chip timing, medals, race photos and an event village.

A 10 km fell race in Eyam on 1 September 2026 with moorland climbs to Sir William Hill and a 3 km junior race. Prizes come from The Barrel Inn at Bretton and a barbecue and bar operate after the race.

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 from Hayfield in the Peak District offer a 24.5 km, 1270 m ascent or a 15.5 km, 650 m option, both requiring navigation and mountain experience. Entries open pre and on the day, 200 places; full kit and map compulsory.

A scenic charity trail event on 6 September 2026 from Great Ponton Village Centre near Grantham, with routes on footpaths, bridleways and quiet country roads, and distances from 10 km to 26.4 miles.

A fully marked 100 Miles trail ultra that loops through Sherwood Forest and returns to South Wheatley. The course follows canal towpath and forest trails, offers well stocked aid stations, a 30 hours cut off and a 150 runner limit.

Trail ultramarathon weekend in the Peak District with races from 12 km to 110 km and camping options for multi day entrants. Several races carry UTMB Index status and aid stations are about every 10 km.

A 20 mile off road route across Peak District moorland and gritstone edges on 12 September 2026. The linear course requires map and compass navigation, has stocked checkpoints and supports the Edale Mountain Rescue Team.

Derbyshire Dales Trail Run on Sunday 13 September 2026 starts at Bakewell Showground and follows the Monsal Trail alongside the River Derwent. Runners can choose from Half Marathon, 15K or 9.5K routes that pass Chatsworth House and Manners..