Trail Running calendar near Chesterfield 2025-2026

Tackle the rugged Ilkley Skyline on 15 August 2026, a 22 mile, 3000 ft fell run across eight moors including Beamsley Beacon and Round Hill. Start and finish outside the Hermit Inn in Burley Woodhead for classic moorland panoramas.

Moel Famau 24 is a timed endurance event in the Clwydian Hills offering 12 hour or 24 hour challenges on a roughly 7 km loop with about 500 m ascent per lap. Solo runners, teams and walkers welcome with on site camping and GPS timing.

Its Grim Up North Running’s Sir Titus Summer Trot takes place beside the canal near Saltaire’s world heritage village in Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire. The event offers distances from 5k to Ultra, all on a largely flat towpath suitable..

Run 100k or 50k around Market Harborough in the Foxton Hound Ultra, with scenic trails through Foxton Locks, Naseby Battlefield and village lanes. Supported aid stations and guided recces make this a classic English ultra challenge.

INFERNO in Edale on 22 August 2026 offers brutal Peak District trails from 10 miles to a 41 mile ultra, with muddy sheep tracks, rocky descents and a climb by a waterfall. Expect tough terrain, solid support and a hard earned medal at the f..

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water with a half marathon or 10k option, each kilometre marked and marshals on course. Enjoy a themed medal, post race goodies and a lively event village for a festival finish.

The Belper Rover is a scenic trail race through Derbyshire, provisionally scheduled for 23 August 2026. Expect a clearly marked route with water stations and friendly post race treats including beer and a potato.

Tackle rugged trails and moorland views around Otley at Punk Panther Otley High Views on 29 August 2026. Choose 13, 20, 34 or 50 miles across Otley Chevin, Rombalds Moor and Beamsley Beacon for a challenging, scenic endurance test.

Run the iconic 130 mile Leeds and Liverpool Canal race from Liverpool to Leeds, non stop along towpaths and historic locks. Choose supported or unsupported entry and aim to finish within the 40 hour limit on 29 August 2026.

Run scenic lakeside and trail courses at the Nottingham Running Festival in Colwick Park on 30 Aug, with races from juniors to a four lap half marathon. Celebrate with a medal, chip timing and a lively event village supporting local hospice..

Tackle the Hebden Fell Race on Monday 31 August 2026 at Powder House Field for a sharp 1.5 mile challenge with roughly 400 feet of climb. Expect a steep ascent, topside running and a testing uphill finish through walls and streams.

Join the Eyam Fell Race, a scenic yet testing 10 km fell course from Eyam to Sir William Hill and across Abney Moor with steep descents. Places are limited by pre registration and there is a BBQ and bar plus a junior 3 km on the day.

Event overview Heights Ultra Trail is a charity running festival based at Colne Valley High School, Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5SP. The event offers four marked races: 50 Mile 50 KM 27 KM 10 KM The event raises funds for..

The Malham Trail Half Marathon loops past Malham Cove and Tarn with a climb to Weets Top and a long descent offering wide views. Part of the Due North Trail Trilogy, the event offers on course drinks and a post race meal.

Enjoy a scenic yet testing 7.1 km fell race across Longshaw Estate, run alongside the famous Sheepdog Trials. Race entry gives access to the trials plus food, beer tent and grandstand seating.

Take on the Joust Races 2026, a friendly 24 hour multi lap running challenge at Top Barn Camping with a well marked, mostly flat loop and a lively campsite atmosphere. Enter solo or with a team for a memorable endurance weekend.

Join the 50th Bullock Smithy Hike in Hazel Grove on 5 to 6 September 2026. This classic circular 56 miles challenge welcomes hikers and ultra runners for a scenic, rewarding weekend.

Classic Peak District fell races from Hayfield Scout Hut offering a tough 24.5 km and a shorter 15.5 km option. Routes are mostly unmarked so runners must navigate and carry compulsory kit; entries accepted in advance or on the day.

Join the Rasselbock Backyard Ultra at historic Hardwick Hall on 5 September 2026. Run a single hourly 4.161 mile loop across the estate until one runner remains, and support ocean cleanup with OceanBottle.

Run the Malham 10k on 5 September 2026, a scenic trail that passes Malham Cove and Tarn, climbs Weets Top then drops into a long panoramic descent. Enjoy rugged paths, big views and a lively finish.