Trail Running calendar near Derby 2026-2027

A muddy 10 km obstacle race in Lincolnshire on 18 October 2026, featuring crawling, climbing, carries and water obstacles. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a Yellow Belly Pale Ale.

A 5k night trail at Dunkertons Park in Cheltenham where runners use head torches to light the course. Open to ages 16 and over, with prizes for top three men and women and on-site refreshments and safety rules.

Half marathon and 10k on the traffic free Monsal Trail near Bakewell. Two race days 24 and 25 October 2026, with GPX route maps, bespoke medal and free photos.

Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows is a multi-hour lap event on a 5.3 km mixed-surface loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose. Aid is provided each lap and finishers receive an event medal.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K take place at Grafham Water Visitors Centre on 25 October 2026. Entry fees range from £24 to £33, the races run alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon, and camping is available the night before.

A Halloween themed night run at Irchester Country Park with 5k and 2k family routes, a finisher medal, free event photos and Halloween chocolates. Minimum ages apply and hard packed trails suit road or trail shoes.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a family friendly 1 mile to ultra marathon. The licensed course is marshalled and features drink stations, Halloween medals and spot prizes.

A traditional fell race from the Summit Inn in Littleborough on Halloween 2026, covering about 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent. The event includes several junior categories, runs under FRA rules, and features costume prizes.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

Looped full and half marathons around Gargrave with multi-terrain routes and three refreshment stations per loop. Volunteer run and non-profit, funds support attendance at the World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk 2027.

A night trail running event at Delamere Forest with a "Spooky Halloween" theme, reflective route marking, and distances including a 10k, a two-lap Half Marathon, and a 1k kids race with medals.

A trail running event on 1 November 2026 at Sankey Visitors Centre, St Helens, limited to 250 places with a minimum age of 15 and entry fees of £18.50 (UKA) or £20.00 (unaffiliated).

Eight-day race series in Telford offering 8 miles, 16 miles or a 26.2 mile marathon each day. Each day is a separate race with its own medal and Race HQ at The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley.

Trail races in Hartington with **8.4 km** and **16.4 km** waymarked routes, complimentary local cheese samples and a goodie bag with cheese, crackers and a 5cl bottle of port. Small group waved starts and a village HQ at Hartington Village..

A relaxed canicross event at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026 with a timed one mile and an optional 2.5 km social run. Mostly flat woodland trails with an on site visitor centre, cafe, toilets and parking.

Shepshed 7 on 1 November 2026 features a measured seven mile, chip timed race through Garendon Park plus a fun run with entries on the day; prizes, a commemorative t shirt for finishers, and limited onsite facilities are provided.