Trail Running calendar near Derby 2026-2027

Grim Leodis is a canal and riverside trail event in Kirkstall with distances from 6.55 miles up to marathon. The lapped course mixes towpath, trail and road, with marshals, feed stations and a cupless approach.

A winter fell race from the Rams Head Inn across moorland and the Pennine Way, roughly 12 miles with 2100 feet of ascent. Checkpoints provide basic supplies and full FRA winter kit is required.

Trail races across Cannock Chase offer 20, 15, 10 and 5 mile options on undulating forest paths, with route maps, on-site parking and event inclusions such as a bespoke medal and free photographs.

A chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon around Heaton Park with mainly path running and one trail section. The event supports Shelter, offers medals and on-course marshals, and includes accessibility for buggies and most wheelchairs.

A scenic 10 mile trail run through North Milton Keynes parkland featuring the low, narrow Cattle Creep tunnel under the Grand Union Canal. The single lap course is canicross friendly and includes chip timing, water stations and marshal supp..

The St Aidan's Winter Beast is a 6.66-mile hilly trail race in Swillington, Leeds. It features a sluice crossing and sections of challenging off-path terrain. Entry is limited, with a distinct course around the RSPB nature reserve.

Join the Irchy Park 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on Sunday 8 February 2026 for a fun woodland run with your dog over grass, dirt and packed tracks. Trophies, medals and dog treats await all finishers.

Join the Wye Valley Brewery Muddy Woody on 8 February 2026 for a muddy, runnable trail romp of about 6 miles through forestry and stiff hills. Limited to 300 places, entrants get a bespoke Muddy T shirt and chip timing.

A tough 18 km fell race with 1300 m ascent around Carding Mill Valley, run to FRA rules. Competitors must carry full kit, record checkpoints with an SI dibber and meet strict cut-offs; event proceeds support local charities.

Run Phoenix Running Manchester's Friday Frenzy on 13 February 2026 at Hardy Farm, a timed event on a flat 5.3 km out and back towpath where runners can complete as many laps as they like within a 7 hour limit. Finishers get a commemorative..

A winter challenge walk across Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors offering long and shorter routes. Checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a ten hour time limit apply.

The Billing is a challenging winter trail run near Leeds. The 14km route features two ascents of The Billing hill and a loop around Leeds Bradford Airport. It starts from The Emmott Arms pub, with a focus on sustainability and an optional t..

Trail 10K and half marathon around Carsington Water on 14 February 2026, with marked kilometres and reservoir loop routes. Entries include a themed medal, water and post-race goodies.

Take on the Winter Half Tour of Bradwell on Saturday 14 February 2026, a challenging 28.2 km fell route across classic Peak District terrain. Expect winter conditions, dramatic views and a friendly, well organised event with electronic timi..

A PECO Cross Country League race at Roundhay Park, Leeds, on an undulating 4.5 to 5.0 mile course. Advance online entry for affiliated club members is £7 and includes remaining league races and end of season events.

A 5 miles fell race around Midgley Moor with path and heather moorland route choices and partial route marking. The event requires navigation, FRA mandatory kit and has limited parking with entry permitted up to 100 competitors.

A Peak District fell meeting in Mirfield on 15 February 2026 with junior championship races and a senior race over about 5 km with 210 m climb. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are offered, and the event holds FRA permit insurance.

A multi distance running event along the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth on 21 February 2026. Distances range from 9 miles to 37 miles with 9.4 mile laps and aid stations every 4.7 miles.

A South West Pennines fell race from Todmorden Cricket Club covering about 13.3 km with roughly 660 m of ascent. The event is FRA category AM, requires full FRA winter kit, and entry is by pre entry via SiEntries.

A 12.7 mile fell race around Glossop with about 1000 m of ascent, used as a counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships. The course uses packhorse routes and open moorland and finishes back at Hawkshead Mill with food and prizes.