Trail Running calendar near Belper 2026-2027

A low-key fell race at the Oakworth gala featuring a 9 km route with 250 m climb, stalls and children’s fun races. Entries cost £5 and the minimum age on race day is 18.

Trail options from Bakewell across the Southern Peak District include 100 km, 50 km, 25 km and a 10 mile Bakewell option. The event features a signed route, GPS tracking, covered rest stops, medical support and camping facilities.

A licensed, timed five mile trail race through Smalley, Mapperley and Shipley Country Park with water stations, a race village and prizes. A separate one mile colourful fun run on the event field provides a finisher medal and limited places..

Pretty Muddy 5k at Heaton Park on 4 July 2026 is an obstacle course event over grass, paths and woodland where participants aged 13 and over take part in staggered waves while fundraising for cancer research.

A 24 hour challenge on a 1 mile loop at Nuneaton Harriers track where runners complete one mile each hour for 24 consecutive hours, with a substantial finisher's medal for completers and limited attended places.

A village organised fell race on 5 July 2026 across Dark Peak and White Peak. The route is about 10 km (6 miles) with roughly 340 m of ascent and finishes at the village school with renowned flapjacks.

A trail half marathon around Lyme Hall and the Gritstone Trail, with a fully marked route, two aid stations, electronic timing and parking included in the £36 fee. Finishers can choose a medal or a tree planting option.

Forest races on hilly woodland trails in Cannock Chase offering a half marathon and a 10k in a summer schedule, with route maps, parking on site, a bespoke medal and free photographs.

Run through the scenic southern Peak District and Tittesworth Reservoir on rugged trails and moorland tracks. Choose between three distances and enjoy a chip timed race with stocked aid stations and a themed finisher medal.

Matlock Skyline Challenge on 5 July 2026 offers two unmarked off road routes from Matlock, raising funds for Derby Mountain Rescue Team. Routes traverse high ground, villages, meadows, moorland and woodland.

A six hour endurance run on a scenic 5k loop at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell. Fully chip timed with solo, pair, and team entry options so runners complete as many laps as they can in six hours.

Experience a 6 mile trail run through the Bromsgrove countryside featuring woodland paths and rolling hills. Starting at Sanders Park, this off road adventure offers a scenic route with medals for all finishers.

A trail running event at Dunsop Bridge on 5 July 2026 with fully signed 10K and 15K routes, chip timing and aid stations. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and technical t shirt; medical support and parking are included.

A short 5 km fell race at the Langley Village Fete in the Peak District, featuring about 198 m of climb and on the day entry with a £5 fee; places are limited to 60 and parking in the village may be busy.

MacTuffX Hull on 5 July 2026 is a functional fitness race at Costello Stadium combining ten Xercises with repeated short runs, offering solo, doubles and five-person relay formats plus a LITE weight division.

A flat 1.5 mile towpath fun run in Methley, Leeds on 7 July 2026, organised by Rothwell Harriers to raise funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Medals and chocolate for all runners, a schools shield competition and post race community activi..

Stoodley Pike Fell Race on 7 July 2026 is a short fell race around Calderdale's landmark covering 5 km with 213 m of ascent. It is part of Todmorden Harriers' Summer Series and raises profits for local causes.

Black Rocks Fell Race in Matlock on 8 July 2026 runs mostly on good trails with a mid race climb past Black Rocks and a total ascent of 800 feet. The event is organised by Matlock Athletic Club.

A marked high moor fell race of about 7 miles with 366 m of climb in the South/West Pennines on 8 July 2026. Registration is at the Packhorse Inn car park, pre entry is via SiEntries and on the day entry may be limited to 120.

A 6.7 km fell race around the Stiperstones from Snailbeach with 375 m of ascent, steady climbs and mixed descents. Entries are available by pre-entry or on the evening and proceeds support local charities and Natural England.