Trail Running calendar near Derby 2025-2026

Discover Punk Panther Green Gateways, an off road trail outing from Otley around Leeds with 14, 20 and 34 mile options and ITRA and UTMB qualifying points. Enjoy scenic trails, on course tracking and a finisher medal with T shirt.

Hebden 2026 is a winter long distance walk from Mytholmroyd with 22 mile and 15 mile routes, the longer rising over 4,000 feet. Challenging and not for beginners, entries are limited and a 9 hour overall time applies.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 17 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Start 2026 with the Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run on 18 January at Sherwood Pines, tackling scenic, undulating forest trails. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos, parking and a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Stanbury Splash is a rugged 12 km fell race over Stanbury Moor and Ponden Clough with about 400 m of climb, stream crossings and muddy trails. Part of the Woodentops series, it promises raw moorland scenery and winter fell fun.

Join The Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire with trails, paths and a muddy hill to conquer. Choose 5 km to 15 km routes and collect a custom finisher medal amid scenic parkland.

Join a guided 12 km trail run from the village of Pwll Glas exploring Eyarth Rocks and Graig Wyllt, with gentle hills and varied terrain. Enjoy planned stops, scenic views and friendly company on this relaxed outdoor adventure.

Great Owl Running stages scenic 16 km and 10 km races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn along the Leeds Liverpool Canal and River Aire. Expect undulating mixed terrain, marshalled routes and refill stations so bring your own bottle.

Take on the Holly Challenge this January on the leafy lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve in Telford, with multiple distance options and medals for every finisher. With only 50 places, this small friendly event offers marshals, an aid station..

Take on the undulating OMG One Mile 2 Go trail at Bawsey Country Park on 24 Jan 2026, with lap based half and ultra options and a friendly field limited to 100. Bring your own bottle for cupless refills and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Experience Rivington by head torch at the Petzl Night Runner, a close encounters night trail offering 10 km and half marathon options. Expect rough, boggy terrain, reflective course markers and a glow in the dark finisher medal.

Run the scenic Tissington Trail through the Derbyshire Dales on a traffic free former railway, choosing a half marathon or 10k across a relaxed two day weekend. Enjoy wide hill views, gentle gradients and a welcoming race vibe.

Tackle The Half & Half 10K on 25 January 2026: rugged muddy trails for the first half then a fast tarmac return to the finish in Sowerby Bridge. Limited to 100 runners, this compact event suits adventurous runners after a friendly race day.

Tigger Tor fell race on 25 January 2026 is a challenging 14.2 km moorland course from Fox House, climbing 490 m and visiting 12 checkpoints across ridges and tors. Strict FRA kit and navigation rules make it a true fell runner's test.

Explore the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with marathon, half marathon or 10k routes across The Long Mynd and National Trust terrain. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a medal and a fun cake competition after your run.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 31 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Tackle the rugged Dovedale Big Daddy, a classic Peak District fell race through the Manifold and Dovedale valleys. Expect challenging climbs over 20.4 km with 1370 m of ascent and hot soup and cake at the finish.

Event overview DirtRun Dudmaston 10k takes place on 1 February 2026 at Comer Woods, part of Dudmaston Estate. The event uses an off-road route around tracks and trails in Comer Woods and covers 10 km. All finishers receive a medal and finis..

Take on the 38th Charnwood Hills Race on 1 February 2026, a challenging 14.5 mile fell run across Bradgate and Beacon Hill with rough, rewarding terrain. Limited to 350 runners, it is a classic winter test for club and solo runners alike.

Enjoy a classic Peak District fell race on Sun 1 Feb 2026 from Langsett Barn. Tackle 23 km with 741 m climb across wild terrain then relax with post race refreshments and a bottle of Rescue Ale for every finisher.