Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2026-2027

Experience a unique 5 mile out and back run through the 422 meter Oxendon Tunnel. Choose between a Thursday night or Friday morning session and enjoy an atmospheric route that requires a head torch to navigate the darkness.

Experience a 16 mile multi terrain personal challenge through the beautiful Leicestershire Wolds. This inclusive event welcomes runners walkers and dogs with legendary home made crumbles waiting at the finish line.

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

A six hour multi-lap trail event at Salcey Forest on a 3.5 mile loop, with aid station mince pies and a canicross option. Distances range from a single lap to multi-lap ultra totals.

Two day trail ultra from Edale across the White and Dark Peak with three route options: 50 km, 43 km or the full 93 km. The event includes GPX and navigation notes, on course food, safety team support and on site accommodation options.

Join the Padfield Plum Fair Scamper on Sun 22 Nov 2026 for an 8.8 km fell race around Padfield in the Peak District, featuring 320 m of climb and stunning views. Open to runners aged 16+, with pre and on the day entries and limited parking.

A festive 10k, 5k and Junior Run through Sherwood Pines on 22 November 2026, with multi terrain undulating routes and route maps available. The event raises funds for 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.

Carsington Water stages a Half Marathon and 10k on 5 December 2026, run on marked trail paths around the reservoir with marshals and kilometre markers. Entries include a themed medal, water and post race goodies.

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.

Festive trail races at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield include a family 1 mile plus 5km and 10km options with canicross permitted on the longer distances. Live chip timing, medals and seasonal treats are provided to finishers.

A seasonal trail event at Salcey Forest offering 10k, 5k and a 1.2 km junior run on tree lined, mostly flat forest trails. The race raises funds for Shelter and includes a bespoke medal and free photographs.

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.

Experience an epic 268 mile non stop race along the iconic Pennine Way. This winter endurance event crosses beautiful yet demanding terrain from Derbyshire to the Scottish Borders with a 156 hour time limit.

A 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on 7 February 2027 across mixed woodland tracks. Entries cost £22, staggered starts are used, and trophies, medals and free race photos are provided.

Trail races around Pitsford Water with 10k and Half Marathon routes from Brixworth Country Park, fully marked courses, water stations, first aid, prizes and a finisher medal.

Experience a 50km trail loop from Hayfield through the scenic Peak District. This self-navigating ultra follows the Pennine Bridleway and local trails with full safety team support and eco-medals for all finishers.

Experience the beauty of the Peak District on an 18km trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge. Enjoy flexible start times and a scenic route along the Pennine Bridleway with full safety team support.