Trail Running calendar near Derby 2025-2026

Wild Deer Leafkick at Thoresby Park returns. Set in Thoresby Park, a Pierrepont family estate with 400-year history, a 17th-century mansion, and over 1,000 acres of parkland, it features wild deer and historic cattle. Distances range from a family-friendly 2km to 5–30 miles (1–6 laps).The mostly fla..

The Charnwood Challenge 2025 is an off-road running and walking event in Loughborough, based at the Nanpantan Scout Group HQ on Nanpantan Road (LE11 3YE). The main course runs about 10 miles through the Charnwood countryside, with 10 Mile Run and 10 Mile Walk options for adults, plus a 10 Mile Walk..

Steeple Barton Chase is an annual running event held at Barton Abbey, halfway between Oxford and Banbury in Oxfordshire, UK, just off the A4260. The event offers multiple distances to suit all abilities: a 10-kilometre main race, a 5-kilometre option, and a Family Fun Run around the cricket grounds...

Situated at Wyre Forest, Callow Hill Visitor Centre near Kidderminster, DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon & Super Seven takes place in the Autumn 2025 edition on 5 October 2025. The event offers two distances: a 13‑mile Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon and the 7.6‑mile Wyre Wizard Super Seven f..

Its Grim Up North Running's Oktoberfest takes place along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal from Rodley, near the Barge Pub (LS13 1HP). Distances range from 5k to Ultra Marathon, all on a flat towpath with only the canal locks giving gentle elevation. The course is marshalled and signed, with feed station..

Punk Panther Headtorch Half is a Weekday Head Torch Trail Half Marathon around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Yorkshire. The course uses two laps of the reservoirs, totaling about 13.1 miles (10 km) with climbs of roughly 800 ft. The start and finish are at Swinsty Moor Car Park.It’s run as..

Rumble In The Jumble I is a 6-hour timed running challenge at Poorhouse Lane, Hull (HU9 5DF). Runners may complete any distance from 5K up to an ultra by clocking laps on a 4.37-mile loop, predominantly on a tarmac railway path with a small trail section and an out-and-back that requires no navigati..

Drone Valley Trail Half Marathon is a brand-new self-guided trail race in Derbyshire, starting and finishing at the Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone. The 13.1-mile route weaves through forests, fields, bridleways and canal paths, with around 1,700 feet of elevation for a distinctly hilly Derbyshire e..

The Marton Mile is a community event in Marton, Rugby, Warwickshire, on a flat, traffic-free 1-mile route along the Lias Line Greenway. The course is off-road and paved, suitable for all ages and fitness levels—from walkers to casual joggers—and is dog-friendly. The event emphasizes participation ov..

Castle C’alf is a 12 km (7 mile) fell race organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners. The course climbs approximately 490 m and runs through the private Castle Carr estate, finishing in the latter part of Castle Carr Half. The event uses a flagged route starting from The Hare and Hounds pub in Chiserl..

The ATW Holdenby House Trail & Canicross event takes place on the historic 2,000-acre Holdenby Estate in Northamptonshire, featuring a scenic 5.4 km traffic-free trail through estate grounds and surrounding farmland. Participants can choose from 5k, 10k, or half marathon distances, with laps corresp..

The Breidden Hills Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event set in the scenic West Midlands. Participants will tackle a distance of 11.5 km with a total ascent of 790 meters, making it a demanding course for runners. The race requires pre-registration and is open t..

Withins Skyline is a fell race organized by Wharfedale Harriers, held at Penistone Hill Country Park. The main event is about 6.2 miles with around 820 feet of ascent, starting from the quarry bottom and circling The Stoop and Top Withens before returning via Bronte Bridge. The course traverses bogg..

The Cannock Chase Running Festival takes place on Sunday 12 October 2025 at Forest Lodge, Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ, within Cannock Chase Forest and the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event is held in support of Newlife - The Charity for Disabled Children. Entry prices..

Peak Raid Race 2 – Hayfield is the second race in Explorer Events’ Peak Raid series, a four-race fell-running event in the Peak District. Held in Hayfield, competitors tackle a 3-hour score format across varied terrain—from high moorland to limestone dales. Participants select their own route, aimin..

Buckingham 10k is a charity running event in Buckingham Town Centre. The 10km multi-terrain route, organized by Run for the Sky, starts in the town centre and winds through Stowe Avenue, Stowe National Trust Gardens and farmland, offering a small-town atmosphere that blends urban and countryside sce..

The TFG Whisky, Gin & Rum Trail is held at White Peak Distillery in Amber Valley, Derbyshire (DE56 2HE). Runners choose between a 7km and a 14km, waymarked course that combines canal towpaths, woodland and varied terrain, with marshalled routes and a relaxed wave-start designed for enjoyment for beg..

Andrew Heywood Memorial - Windgather is an approximately 21.5 km (13.5 miles) off-road fell race based at the Burbage Institute in Buxton. The route includes about 760 m (2,500 ft) of climb, with a scenic circuit around the Goyt Valley and up to Shining Tor, and is described as mostly on tracks and..

The Herefordshire & Borders Winter Cross-Country League 2025/26 is a five-race series running between 12 October 2025 and 1 February 2026. The series includes races on 12 Oct 2025, 16 Nov 2025, 7 Dec 2025, 4 Jan 2026 and 1 Feb 2026. All races are held on Sunday mornings. The venue listed for th..

PFW Running's Cuerden Charity Challenge is a 6-hour trail running event held at the Cuerdon Valley Visitor Centre in Cuerden Valley Park, near Preston. Participants tackle a 5k undulating off-road loop with amazing views and may complete as many laps as they wish; options include a marathon (8 laps..