Trail Running calendar near Derby 2026-2027

Thunder Races brings 25 km and 50 km trail runs through the woodland and countryside around Harrold Odell Country Park in Bedford. Enjoy marked routes, aid stations and a finisher medal plus goodies for a memorable spring trail challenge.

Join the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round on 7 March 2026, a classic 15 km fell race from Barley Village Hall across iconic Pendle terrain with about 545 m of climbing. Enjoy tough upland running, friendly village hospitality and hot soup afterwa..

Discover scenic Northamptonshire on 15.5 or 26.6 mile waymarked routes at the 6th Hannington Hike on 8 March 2026, starting from Wellingborough Grammarians Memorial Sports Field. Checkpoints, refreshments and finisher certificates make for..

The 40th Two Crosses Circuit on 8 March 2026 starts at Greenmount Old School Community Centre and follows routes across the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. Two routes are offered, 18 miles and 26 miles, with a nine hour limit and a wa..

Challenge yourself at the March Hare's Final Run in Penistone, a 7 hour timed event on a flat lapped 6.55 mile route where you can run as many laps as you like. Every finisher gets a 2026 medal, goody bag and chocolate treats with hot drink..

Join the Roddlesworth Roller on 8 March 2026 for a scenic 9 km trail run around lakes and through woods near Chorley. All ages and abilities are welcome as the event raises funds for the Abbey Village PTA.

CODopoly Triple is a flexible three day running event on 13 March 2026, letting you run one, two or all three days along scenic Ironbridge and south Telford routes. Choose 8 miles, a half marathon or a full marathon each day and enjoy The U..

An 18 km self-navigating trail on the Pennine Bridleway from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back, with 806 m of ascent. The event includes an aid station at the halfway turn, GPX for entrants, finishers medals and safety team support.

A low-key 50 km loop trail run from Hayfield in the Peak District, using Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way. Self-navigating with navigation notes and GPX for entrants, on-course support and refreshments at 6 km, 25 km and 40..

Join WODland Endurorun at Holme Styes Wood near Holmfirth for a scenic looped trail race with 5 km laps. Choose from 5 km, 10 km, 20 km or test your endurance in a 6 hour challenge solo or relay with up to three team members.

Tackle the classic 51 km Haworth Hobble across gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. Expect 1340 m of climb, remote winter conditions, mandatory kit checks, trackers, six feed stations and hot food at the finish.

Canicross on Saturday and trail races on Sunday at the private Brynkinalt Estate in Chirk, with scenic approx 5k and 10k routes over footpaths, grass and climbs. Festival vibes, photos and results add to the experience.

Take on the Grindleford Gallop on Saturday 14 March 2026, a scenic 34 km trail with about 825 m of climb across moorland, trails and Chatsworth Park. A volunteer run event raising funds for Grindleford Primary School.

A circular trail race around Otley following the Welcome Way with distances from 13 miles to 50 miles. The event uses trackers for ultrarunners, has mandatory kit requirements and registration at Otley Cricket Club.

Take on the scenic Chicken Run in Hayfield, Peak District, with two route options over challenging fell terrain. Friendly community vibe, cakes and refreshments at the school, and proceeds support Hayfield Primary School.

A fell race in the Dee Valley of just over 6 miles with about 2100 ft of ascent, finishing near Moel y Gamelin at 1893 ft. Race HQ is at the Conquering Hero in Rhewl and the event is run under WFRA rules.

Run beneath the Sherwood Forest canopy on undulating multi terrain trails at Sherwood Pines, with 20 mile, half marathon, 10k and junior distances for every runner. Organised by Nice Work with bespoke medals, free photos and a Racecheck Gol..

Run the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail at Wyre Forest on 15 March 2026, choosing the Half Marathon 13 miles or Super Seven 7.6 miles through ancient trees and rolling trails. Expect marshals, race timing and a special finishers medal.

Classic fell race over 6.5 miles and 260 m ascent across Pennine moorland, with stream crossings, boggy trods and a climb up Pule Hill. Join Holmfirth Harriers at Marsden Cricket Club on 15 March 2026 for a muddy, scenic challenge.

Join the Trotters 5 Mile Community Trail Run at Smithills in Bolton on 15 March 2026 for a scenic, chip timed five mile course. Hosted by Burnden Road Runners, this friendly community race is limited to 300 runners.