Trail Running calendar near Derby 2025-2026

Its Grim Up North Running presents the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle in Skipton, starting near Aireville Park and finishing in town. The flat, towpath course runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and offers distances from 5k to Ultra. Depending on distance, the route is out-and-back or laps, with mar..

The Montane Winter Spine is a non-stop, 268-mile race along the Pennine Way from Edale, Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. The race has a time limit of 168 hours. The route crosses the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland National Park, Hadrian’s Wall and the Cheviots, wi..

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering water stations and first aid support. Participants receive..

The Hebden 2026 is a winter hill-walking event in Mytholmroyd, with St Michaels Church Hall as the hub. It offers two challenging routes: 22 miles and 15 miles. The long route climbs over 4,000 feet, while the shorter route has less ascent but is equally demanding.Not suitable for beginners, the cou..

Punk Panther Green Gateways is the season-opening trail race hosted from Otley Cricket Club in Otley, West Yorkshire. The course links city parks and green spaces around Leeds via the Green Gateways route, largely off-road, with a return along the Meanwood Valley Trail. Distances offered are 14, 20..

The Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run is a popular multi-terrain race held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, set within the iconic Sherwood Forest. The event features 10k and 5k distances alongside a junior run, catering to runners of all levels from beginners to seasoned athletes. The cour..

The Crocodile Challenge is a six-hour running event held at Ryton Pools Country Park, Coventry (CV8 3BH). Entrants aged 16 and over on 23/01/2026 are eligible. The organiser donates 7.5% of entry fees to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity and has allocated a limited number of charity places..

Great Owl Running presents Kirkstall Calverley Cutter, a 16-kilometre multi-terrain trail race around Leeds' river and canal network. The route runs along the Riverside Trail, Leeds Liverpool Canal towpath, the Calverley Cutting, and surrounding footpaths, with roughly 200m of elevation. Start and f..

Epic Events' Petzl Night Runner Rivington returns to Rivington and Blackrod High School, Rivington Lane, Bolton (BL6 7RU), for the final Night Runner event of the series. The night race offers a 10k trail and a Half Marathon, both on a fully marked course with reflective signs, run with a head torch..

The OMG (One Mile 2 Go) Run, organized by ZigZag Running, takes place at Bawsey Country Park, located on the B1145 between Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Gayton. This trail event offers multiple distance options including 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon, catering to both..

The Holly Challenge is a multi-distance race organized by How Hard Can It Be Events, held at Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS, within the Lightmoor Nature Reserve. Runners can choose 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon distances. The course follows scenic lanes around Lightmoor, offering..

The Tissington Trail January event takes place on 24 and 25 January 2026 in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Races are held along the Tissington Trail, the former railway line from Ashbourne to Buxton. The traffic-free trail has a gentle uphill on the outward leg and a slight downhill on the return. The even..

RunAble’s The Half & Half is a 10km running event at Sowerby Bridge Pool, Station Rd, Sowerby Bridge. The course blends a muddy trail first half with a fast road return for the finish. In 2026 the race starts on the trail and finishes on the road, with the entire route fully marked in one direction..

The Icing on the Cake is a trail running event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting and finishing at Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) featuring one loop through rugged countryside, or a full marathon (26.2 miles) which in..

Dovedale Big Daddy is a Limestone Series fell race organized by Wainwright Running Ltd, taking place around the Manifold and Dovedale valleys with Ilam Primary School as the base (DE6 2AZ). The route covers about 20.4km with roughly 1,370m of ascent, featuring nine steep climbs and descents that tes..

DirtRun Dudmaston 10k takes place on 1 February 2026 at Comer Woods, part of Dudmaston Estate. The event uses an off-road route around tracks and trails in Comer Woods and covers 10 km. All finishers receive a medal and finish goodies. Category prizes are awarded to the first three runners in each..

Squirrel Challenge takes place at Daventry Country Park, NN11 2JB, Welton Road, UK. It’s a sociable, six-hour trail event for runners and walkers of all abilities to move at their own pace. The course is a 3.3-mile off-road loop (mostly crushed stone) that you can repeat as many times as you wish wi..

Nav4 LAW75 is a 75-mile winter endurance event from Skipton Castle to Appleby’s Market Cross in Cumbria. The route follows Lady Anne’s Way, with sections of The Dales Way and Pennine Journey, crossing Wharfedale, Wensleydale and the Upper Eden Valley. This two-day, self-supported challenge is limite..

Pendle Way In A Day is a Winter Ultra in East Lancashire, starting in Barley at the foot of Pendle. The main route covers about 45 miles with around 6,100 ft of ascent, with a 30-mile option. The course passes through Blacko, Barnoldswick, Earby, Laneshawbridge, Wycoller, Boulsworth Bottoms, Catlow..

Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is a scenic trail race around Harrogate and Knaresborough, offering 14, 20 and 34-mile options (Ultra 34 miles, a 20‑mile trail, and a shorter route). The course loops Harrogate within a 3–4 mile radius, mostly on attractive country paths and through Nidd Gorge; the ult..