Trail Running calendar near Derby 2025-2026

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, traffic free Tissington Trail in Ashbourne on 24 and 25 January 2026 with a weekend half marathon or 10k. Choose one or both days and enjoy gentle trail gradients, bespoke medals and free finish photos.

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.

Tackle moorland and gritstone edges in the Tigger Tor fell race at Longshaw in the Peak District, a 14.2 km course with 490 m of climb. Navigate unmarked checkpoints, savour dramatic views, and race under FRA rules with strict kit checks.

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.

Hoofstones Fell Race on 31 January 2026 in Todmorden is a challenging 12.9 km fell run with about 425 m of climb and technical navigation required. Finish and prizes at the Staff of Life pub where refreshments await.

Take on Dovedale Big Daddy, an FRA licensed fell race in the Peak District: 20.4 km with nine steep climbs across the Manifold and Dovedale valleys. Advance entry only; post race soup, cake and a hot drink for runners.

Join the DirtRun Dudmaston 10k on 1 Feb 2026 for a scenic off road 10 km through Comer Woods at Dudmaston Estate. Enjoy a finisher medal and goodie, with category prizes including real ale for top performers.

Run the 38th Charnwood Hills Fell Race on 1 February 2026, a scenic 14.5 mile route through Bradgate, Broombriggs and Beacon Hill Country Parks. Expect rough underfoot and big climbs in a classic fell challenge, entries capped at 350 so boo..

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.

Take on the Pendle Way In A Day winter ultra across moorland and trails around Pendle Hill, choosing 45 or 30 mile routes with big climbs and stunning Lancs scenery. Proceeds support local charities and the event runs in February.

Take on 75 miles from Skipton to Appleby along Lady Anne's Way in a two day endurance challenge. Enjoy scenic Dales trails, warm checkpoints and a supportive field with limited entry for a true long distance adventure.

Tackle scenic trails around Harrogate and Nidd Gorge at the Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle on 7 February 2026. Choose 34 miles, 20 miles or a half marathon and enjoy checkpoints, a finisher medal and event T shirt.

Tackle a 23 mile trail around Rombalds Moor, Ilkley Moor and Otley Chevin, starting and finishing in Guiseley. This hilly, scenic loop on 7 February 2026 features refreshment stops and a warm welcome from the 15th Airedale Scout Group.

Join the Rauceby Ripper, a scenic roughly 9 mile multi terrain route through Rauceby Hall grounds, field edges and some road sections, finishing near the Village Hall. Runner and walker options welcome and entries are limited so join the wa..

Take on the Wadsworth Trog on 7 February 2026, a classic 31 km fell challenge around Hebden Bridge with 1110 m of climb. Navigation is key on this non GPS route that rewards bold route finding and rugged determination.