Trail Running calendar near Derby 2026-2027

Join the 20th Andrew Heywood Memorial Windgather on 11 Oct 2026 in the Peak District, a 21.7 km trail with 762 m ascent starting at the Burbage Institute, Buxton. Pre entry is advised and pre entries receive a commemorative memento.

Join the Grafham Water Trail Races on 11 October 2026 with 10k and half marathon routes from Marlow Park around the reservoir on fully marked trails. Enjoy scenic water views, marshalled support and a finishers medal for all.

Scenic, undulating trail runs around Carsington Water with half marathon and 10k options on 17 October 2026. Entries include a themed medal, water and post race refreshments, with marshals and kilometre markers to guide you.

Run Amberaid on 17 October 2026 from Ashover Village Hall, choosing 31 mile or 20 mile figure of eight routes through the Amber Valley by the Peak District. Undulating unmarked trails with GPX route notes, checkpoints and finisher medals.

Rip n Run XL near Hebden Bridge offers 40 mile and 80 mile loop options across Ripponden moorland with testing climbs and scenic views. Expect rugged terrain, checkpoints, hot food and spirited support from She Strides Events.

Enjoy autumn trails at Loggerheads Country Park on 17 October 2026 with fully marked, marshalled loops and quiet early starts. Choose 6 km, 12 km, or a 6 km canicross for a relaxed and scenic trail morning.

Enjoy scenic Yorkshire weekend routes around Brighouse with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere at the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in October 2026. Choose 5K, 10K or half marathon, then celebrate with a jumble medal, hot food and a beer or soft d..

Take on the Brenig Way 50k, a scenic 50 km trail from Corwen to the dam at Llyn Brenig that winds through the Dee Valley, crosses into Conwy and climbs into Clocaenog Forest. Expect rugged climbs, technical descents and sweeping upland view..

Join Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle in Knaresborough on 18 October 2026, offering looped options from 10k to ultra for every level. Enjoy scenic parkland and disused railway views, with marshals, feed stations and a bespoke medal.

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 Zig Zag Running at Ferry Meadows for Pumpkin Plod, a 4 or 6 hour timed loop to log road or ultra distances on a scenic 5.3 km mixed terrain lap. Water each lap, a finisher medal and virtual entry make this a flexible autumn challenge.

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.

Take on The Drop in Manchester, a blindfolded navigation challenge where teams or solo runners are bused to a secret drop and must find their way back on foot. Choose 10 or 15 mile options for a unique test of navigation and grit.

Experience Irchester Spooktacular, a Halloween night time run through woodland trails with 5k and 2k family options. Fancy dress, themed marshals, medals, Halloween treats and free photos make it a spooky family favorite.

Join the Hubble Bubble and Ghostly 1 Mile on Halloween along the scenic Leeds Liverpool Canal for a fun, flat out and back run. Fancy dress, bespoke medals and spooky treats with spot prizes make this a festive must do.

Race You To The Summit is a lively fell race from the Summit Inn to Blackstone Edge and back, 4.3 miles with about 260 m of climb. Held on Halloween, it welcomes teams and juniors and offers prizes for fancy dress.

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.

Take on Linacre Infini, a six hour timed trail race around three scenic reservoirs near Chesterfield, with 4.6 km laps on marked wooded trails and some short climbs. Earn a medal for completing at least one lap and push for as many laps as..

First Light Adventure runs scenic trail races around the eastern Peak District across woodland, moorland and reservoirs, from short undulating runs to marathon and ultra. Events feature GPX routes, marshals, aid stations and finisher medals..

Take on a scenic 5 mile trail through Sankey Valley Park on Sunday 1 November 2026, with marshalled routes and varied trail underfoot. Limited to 250 entries, this friendly race offers post race food and finisher goodies.