Trail Running calendar near Chesterfield 2026-2027

A 24 mile route from Dovestone Sailing Club through the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors, with about 3900 ft of ascent. The event includes four checkpoints with food and drink, is limited to 150 places, and is currently full.

A 25 mile, 10 hour route starting and finishing at Minsterley Village Hall, with the exact course revealed on the day. The walk includes three serviced checkpoints, mandatory navigation with OS Explorer Sheet 216, and is for adults only.

Join Phoenix Running Manchester's Dragonfly Run at Hardy Farm for a timed, multi distance challenge on a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a bespoke finisher medal option, cakes at aid stations and a £1 donation per runner to Glossop Cat Rescue..

The Wingerworth Wobble is a 4.66 mile trail race through the undulating countryside south of Wingerworth. Starting at 10:30, the marked course features fields, woodland, and hills, finishing with a medal for all participants. Post race refr..

Take on the Cannock Chase Wildwood Trail Series on 28 Feb 2026 at Birches Valley, a scenic yet testing woodland course with steep climbs, fast descents and technical, muddy trails. Half and 10K with canicross options and eco wooden medals.

Cloud Nine is a nine mile, off-road fell race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud and back with about 1250 ft of climb. The 2026 route runs anticlockwise, entries are limited and FRA minimum kit is required.

Trail races from Brixworth Country Park around Pitsford Water, offering a 10k and a half marathon that visits nearby villages. The event is fully marked with water stations, first aid cover and prizes for top finishers.

A community-led off road trail run at North Leverton Windmill on 1 March 2026, roughly 10 kilometres over undulating, muddy and firmer lanes. Organised by volunteers as a not-for-profit event; finishers get local flour, a medal and honey.

A short but demanding fell race on Ilkley Moor covering 8 km with 401 m of ascent, held under FRA rules. Pre-entry and limited on-day places are available, entry fees start at £8 and the event has a 400 runner limit.

Tackle mud, hills, and a stream crossing on this annual multi-terrain challenge over approximately 6 miles at Baggeridge Country Park. It's organised by the cardiac rehabilitation charity Action Heart. A friendly, gritty event with a 90-min..

A chip timed 10 kilometre multi terrain race in Ripon with a separate 1 kilometre fun run for all ages. Entry fees vary for affiliated and unaffiliated runners and places are limited.

Take on Saint Michael's Harrogate 10K or 5K on 1 March 2026, a scenic trail run supporting North Yorkshire Hospice Care. Family friendly 5K offers free child places with adult supervision and aid stations on course.

Trail races at Loggerheads Country Park in March 2026 offering 5 km, 5 km Canicross and a new 10 km course across riverside paths, rocky sections and stair climbs for varied trail running conditions.

Three unmarked moorland courses around Saddleworth reservoirs on 7 March 2026, offering 26 km, 43 km and 62 km routes with mandatory navigation kit, checkpoints and live Open Tracking for runner safety.

A seven hour timed event on the flat canal towpath at Burton Waters near Lincoln, offering half, marathon and ultra options on a measured course. Limited to 50 entrants with transfers allowed given seven days notice.

Run the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop across Cannock Chase with muddy singletrack, climbs, fast descents and the notorious Ditch of Doom. Kids course, on site parking and a bespoke finisher medal complete the day.

A category BM fell race around Pendle from Barley Village Hall on 7 March 2026, roughly 15 km with about 543 m ascent. Entries are limited to 300 with pre-entry and on-the-day options and results published online.

Two mapped routes from Wellingborough through Northamptonshire countryside with checkpoint snacks, drinks and a finish meal included. Route descriptions must be downloaded in advance and under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

A 26 miles and 18 miles walking and running event on 8 March 2026 from Greenmount, across Western Pennine reservoirs and moors, organised by LDWA East Lancs. The event is full and a waiting list is being used.

A seven hour timed event at Burton Waters near Lincoln on a flat canal towpath beside the Fossdyke. Measured laps allow half, marathon and ultra distances, with medals for anyone completing at least one lap.