Trail Running calendar near Derby 2026-2027

Golf Ball Fell Race is organised by Rossendale Harriers on 26 August 2026. Entry is on the day and runners should carry the recommended FRA kit, which may be checked depending on conditions.

A midweek fell race near Bury covering about 6.5 km with 400 m of climb, held at the Hare & Hounds. The event allows teams, requires a minimum age of 16, and has a 1 hour 10 minute cutoff at Moorbottom Road.

Pop up trail running event in Kirkstall with 5 km and 10 km races, licensed by the Trail Running Association under UKA rules, with food and a jumble medal for runners.

A non stop 130 mile canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds run under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, the event has a 40 hour limit and a limited number of unsupported entries with regular feed points.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

Trail races from half marathon to 50 miles around Skipton following Pennine Way and Dales Way with mandatory kit and checkpoint support.

A six hour looped trail challenge in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where participants choose how many approximately 5.45 km laps to complete.

Multi-distance running festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park featuring half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races with chip timing and race photos.

A chip timed, multi terrain flat 10 km race around Pershore that starts at Pershore Leisure Centre and finishes in Abbey Park. Entry is online only, limited to 325 places and includes a medal, water and a plum for finishers.

Two lap 5 km around Hugglescote Grange on 30 August 2026, walking children and dog friendly with limited parking and a medal for participants.

A functional fitness race in Bedford on 30 August 2026 featuring 10 Xercises and repeated runs, with Solo, Doubles, and Relay entries and a LITE weight option.

Run Winchcombe at Sudeley Castle on 30 August 2026 offers 1k, 5k and 10k routes through castle grounds and up to Belas Knap with medals and finishers' sausages.

A fell race at Powder House Field near Hebden on 31 August 2026 covering 1.50 miles 3.20 km with about 400 feet 244 meters of climb, featuring a steep ascent, top running and an uphill finish.

A 7.4 km mountain race in the Clwydian Range with 380 m ascent, junior events, regional championship status and on-site facilities.

A community running day in Upper Denby with a scenic 5.6 mile senior race and two junior races for children, plus refreshments, prizes and live music.

Scenic 10 km fell race in Eyam with a 3 km junior race, marshalled route, prizes from The Barrel Inn and a post race barbecue and real ale.

A short but steep fell race held during Kilnsey Show on 1 September 2026, featuring a rope-assisted rock chimney descent for seniors, junior crag races with scree descents, limited pre-entry for seniors and specific footwear requirements.

A four race midweek multi terrain series in September around Wirral parks, with senior races from 6.5 km to 8 km and junior races of about 2 miles.

An 8 km fell race from Whitworth with a steep opening climb and a rolling route over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill. Mandatory FRA kit is required and there is a 24 minute cut-off to the top of Brown Wardle.

A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir, the first of a three race autumn series in September 2026, open to runners aged 11 and over.