Trail Running calendar near Derby 2025-2026

Run the flat, riverside Ouse Valley routes in Huntingdonshire with marathon and half marathon options on grass, gravel and tarmac paths. Enjoy peaceful river views and fast courses suitable for trail runners of all levels.

Run the Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs around Otley, following waterside trails past seven reservoirs and scenic spots like Stainburn Forest and Almscliffe Crag. Choose 13, 20 or 32 mile routes with checkpoints and finishers food plu..

Tackle 102 miles around Manchester linking iconic canals, starting and finishing at MediaCity Salford Quays. Limited to 250 runners with a 30 hour cutoff and full aid support for a classic late September ultrarunning adventure.

A challenging 10 km uphill only race from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau, finishing above 550 m with sweeping hilltop views. Open to walkers and hill runners, it pairs a tough ascent with a memorable mountain finish.

Rowbotham's Round Rotherham is a classic autumn trail from Manvers Waterfront offering 80 km and 50 mile options in early October. Expect undulating terrain and varied underfoot from towpaths to muddy woodland, with relay teams welcome.

Event details The East Coast "Chuffer" is an off-road running event based at Peasholm Park, Scarborough (N Bay Promenade, YO12 7TR; What3Words ///unions.awards.lists). The route follows the old railway line known as the Cinder Tra..

Wild Run Cotswolds at Cornbury Park near Charlbury offers scenic, rolling trail loops from 10K to marathon plus a 360 timed challenge. Family friendly with a supporter zone, marked routes and regular aid stations.

Experience The Drop in Manchester: blindfolded participants are driven to a secret drop off and must navigate back on foot over 10 or 15 miles as the crow flies. No GPS allowed, live tracking keeps it safe and competitive.

The Sheffield Tententen is a popular multi-terrain trail running event held annually in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield. Featuring a 10k race and a 2.5k fun run for children aged 4 to 14, it attracts over 1,000 participants each year. The course..

RunThrough UK invites runners to the Cannock Chase Running Festival at Birches Valley, a scenic forest course offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races. Expect chip timed results, themed medals and a lively event village.

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water with a choice of Half Marathon or 10K on reservoir loops. Celebrate at the event village with a themed medal, water and festival goodies and GPX files to preview the course.

Run the Amberaid 30 or 20 mile Petit Raid through scenic Amber Valley on trails near the Peak District. Self navigation with GPX and checkpoint refreshments, plus finisher medals and trophies for overall winners.

Rip n Run XL is a tough endurance run on Ripponden moorland near Hebden Bridge with 40 and 80 mile options, serious climbs and supported checkpoints. Expect hot food at HQ and sweeping West Yorkshire views to reward the effort.

Run scenic trails at Loggerheads Country Park with Loggerheads Autumn Trails, featuring 6 km, 12 km and canicross options for all abilities. Family friendly, fully marked routes and no time limits make for a relaxed autumn run.

Join Its Grim Up North Running for the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Brighouse, a relaxed scenic series that celebrates Your Distance Your Pace Your Weekend. Choose 5K 10K or half marathon and enjoy a jumble medal hot food and a beer or soft..

Tackle the Brenig Way 50 km trail, a scenic endurance run from Corwen to the dam at Llyn Brenig through forests, riverside paths and technical climbs. Electronically timed with GPS trackers and aid stations, it is a rugged yet well supporte..

Run the scenic Monsal Trail through tunnels and over the Monsal viaduct in a traffic free half marathon or 10k from Bakewell Station. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos and stunning Derbyshire views.

Join Irchester Spooktacular, a Halloween night run through woodland trails with a 5k and a 2k family fun run. Fancy dress, themed marshals, finishers medals, Halloween chocolates and free event photos make it great family fun.

Halloween on the Leeds Liverpool Canal, from a Ghostly 1 Mile family run to an ultra, with bespoke medals and spooky treats. Fancy dress is encouraged and spot prizes will be awarded.

Celebrate Halloween at Race You To The Summit, a 4.3 mile fell race from Summit Inn to the White House pub and back with 800 ft ascent. Costumes and prizes for best dressed make this a fun event for all ages.