Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2026-2027

A two-day trail running weekend in the Peak District covering White Peak and Dark Peak with options of 43 km, 50 km or both days totaling 93 km. GPX navigation, on-course refreshments, transport and accommodation options are included.

Padfield Plum Fair Fell Race on 22 November 2026 starts and finishes at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel in Glossop, with parking at Blackshaw Farm. Online and on the day entry options are available and the event holds UK Athletics insurance via th..

A festive running event at Sherwood Pines on Sunday 22 November featuring 10 km, 5 km and a junior run on undulating multi terrain. The event supports Shelter and includes a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

Tackle the Baslow Bolt, a scenic yet testing 13 km Peak District fell race with 400 m of climb. On 28 Nov 2026 at St Anne's Church, this community fundraiser finishes with cake and refreshments.

Experience a classic 8.4 km Peak District fell race in Birch Vale with 335 meters of climbing. Join a limited field of 125 runners for this traditional Derbyshire event starting and finishing near the Sycamore Inn.

Trail races at Carsington Water on 5 December 2026 feature a half marathon and a 10k around the reservoir on marked undulating trails with marshals and an event village.

A new festive trail run on 5 December 2026 from Bakewell Station offering 10k, 5k and a Junior Run on traffic free, undulating multi terrain through Peak District scenery with medals, photos and prizes.

This three-hour mountain marathon score event unfolds in the Peak District's Derbyshire Dales. Run solo or with a partner in a timed navigation challenge. A pre-printed map, hot drinks, and post-race flapjack are provided.

Trail runs and duathlons at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, set in 3,300 acres of woodland. Distances include a Family 1 Mile, 5km and 10km; 5km and 10km allow one well-controlled dog per runner.

Seasonal trail races through Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 offer 10k, 5k and a 1.2 km junior run. The event uses mostly flat forest trails, awards bespoke medals and prizes, welcomes seasonal fancy dress and raises funds for Shelter.

A winter trail race of 15 miles through the Lincolnshire Wolds on 13 December 2026, with two categories: a weighted loadbearing option and a standard trail option with mandatory grit and specific cut offs.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

A non-stop 268 mile winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 156 hour limit, large total ascent and winter weather that can include deep snow, storm force winds and driving rain.

A multi terrain New Year trail event at Sherwood Pines on 17 January 2027 featuring 10 km, 5 km and a junior run through forest trails. Entrants receive a bespoke medal, free photographs and prizes for leading runners.

A weekend of running on the traffic free Tissington Trail near Ashbourne, offering a half marathon and a 10k with a gentle uphill outbound and slight downhill return, route maps and GPX files available, medals and free photos included.

A six hour lap event at Daventry Country Park where participants complete as many 3.3 mile laps as they choose within the time limit. Canicross and rucking are allowed and the route is mostly crushed stone with on-site parking, a cafe and t..

Irchy Park Canicross is a 5k trail event at Irchester Country Park on 7 February 2027, run over grass, dirt and hard-packed woodland tracks. The race features a staggered start, on-course first aid, trophies, medals and dog treats.

Scenic winter trail running around Carsington Water in Derbyshire offering a half marathon and a 10k. Entries include a themed medal, chip timing and race photos, and marked routes with a GPX file available.

Fully marked trail races of 10k and half marathon around Pitsford Water, starting at Brixworth Country Park, with village sections on the half, on-course water stations, mandatory cupless kit, prizes and free race photos.

A 13.98 km fell race in Hayfield, Peak District, with 451 m of climb, held at Hayfield Primary School. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available; funds support the school and donations are made to Kinder Mountain Rescue.