Trail Running calendar near Derby 2025-2026

Take on the Malvern Midsummer Marathon across the iconic Malvern Hills with 27 mile and 15 mile routes featuring big climbs and ridge top views. Enjoy staffed checkpoints, a hot finish meal and the friendly LDWA atmosphere.

Join the James Blakeley Fell Race on Sat 20 Jun 2026 in Holmfirth for a thrilling 5 km Peak District challenge with 180 m climb. Entry on the day is free though site admission applies, teams of three welcome, minimum age 14.

Enjoy a scenic trail run around Harewood House estate with lakeside views, woodlands and routes past the sets of Emmerdale. Choose 12.7km or 21.7km with chip timing, marshals and a finisher medal at a friendly low waste event.

Enjoy a scenic multi terrain 10km that starts and finishes at Twisted Tree Brewery on the Tusmore Estate, with a canicross option. Finishers get a medal and a beer or soft drink to enjoy at the brewery.

Tackle the Trunce 5, a lively fell race in the Peak District around Oxspring offering a hilly 6.2 km route with about 190 m of climb. On the day entries are welcome and juniors over 10 can take part in a 3 km race as part of an eight race s..

Aggies Staircase is a tough Category AS fell race in Darwen on 23 June 2026, covering 6.4 km with 350 m of ascent and climbs up to Darwen Tower. Rugged moorland, a steep finale and stunning views await; pre entry is required.

A scenic 10K trail through Lyme Park with challenging climbs, woodland views and a fully marked, chip timed course. Finishers get a medal and snacks while £2 from every entry supports the National Trust.

Tackle the Bridestone Fell Race in Todmorden for a punchy 7.5 km with 375 m of climb across the South West Pennines. Pre and day entries accepted; race HQ at the Hare and Hounds makes for a classic fell running finish.

Take on Eddie's Revenge Fell Race, a punchy 5.8 km with about 308 m of climb up to the Trig Point on Crompton Moor, across moorland and forest trails. Entry is by pre entry only and the race raises funds for Deafblind UK and OMRT.

Join Kirkstall Rock up n' Run on 25 June 2026 for a fun pop up summer run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with 5k and 10k options. Register online or on the day and enjoy hot food, a jumble medal and a post run beer or soft drink.

The Colworth Marathon Challenge is a unique running event held at the scenic Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire, UK. It features three races over three days, combining distances of 5 miles, 8.1 miles, and a half marathon of 13.1 miles, t..

Tackle 47 miles across the scenic Yorkshire Wolds on the Hardwolds 40, following the Wolds Way and Hudson Way between Beverley and Malton. With a 20 hours cutoff and relay options, this is a true endurance challenge through classic trails.

Join the Whaley Waltz fell race in Whaley Bridge during the lively Carnival for a scenic 5.8 mile challenge with about 274 m of climb. Friendly community atmosphere, prizes and proceeds benefit local charities.

Enjoy scenic trail running around Carsington Water with undulating routes for a 10K or half marathon, both fully marked and chip timed. Finish with a bespoke medal, free photos and post race goodies in a lovely lakeside setting.

Run riverside trails at Burrs Country Park for the Burrs Bash, a friendly lapped event where you can tackle one 3.28 mile lap up to ultra distance within a seven hour limit. Organized by Phoenix Running Manchester in support of The Sunnywoo..

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

Tackle trails in scenic Salcey Forest with options from 10K to 50 km, all on well marked, mostly packed forest paths. Enjoy a friendly race atmosphere, cafe facilities and a finishers medal plus Big Bear drink.

Join the Snickerthon at Chasewater Country Park on 28 Jun 2026 for multi distance running on flat 5K laps around the reservoir. Entrants can choose 5K, 10K, half or marathon and enjoy aid stations, park facilities and a finisher medal.

Tackle the classic Kinder Trog fell race in Hayfield on Sun 28 Jun 2026, a challenging 25 km route with 900 m of climb across Peak District terrain. Entry on the day and FRA kit is required.

Join the Shrigley Stag Fell Race, a challenging 10 km route across scenic Cheshire hills raising funds for Pott Shrigley Church and the local community. Friendly atmosphere and great views make it perfect for community runners.