Trail Running calendar near Derby 2024-2025

The Valhalla Winter Run is a 6-hour lapped running event set in the scenic grounds of York University. Participants can choose their distance, completing anywhere from one lap (2.2 miles) to multiple laps, with options for a half marathon or marathon. Each runner receives a bespoke medal and a goody..

The Winter Tolkien Trail Race is an exciting 11.1km running event set against the picturesque backdrop of Stonyhurst College, where J.R.R. Tolkien once taught. Scheduled for December 14, 2024, participants will navigate a scenic course that includes the charming village of Hurst Green and the enchan..

The Moors the Merrier is a festive running and walking event set in the scenic moors of Hebden Bridge. Participants can choose to tackle a challenging 21-mile circular route, which includes significant elevation gain, starting and finishing at Hebden Bridge Golf Club. The event encourages a festive ..

The Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run will take place in Rugeley on Saturday 14 December 2024. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

BigXmas Winter Trails is a festive running event taking place in Greater Manchester, featuring three trail races: 11km, Half Marathon, and Marathon. Set against the scenic backdrop of Sale Water Park, participants will navigate through beautiful trails, including Chorlton Water Park and the River Me..

The Mortimer Forest Trail Race, taking place on December 15, 2024, is a revitalized running event featuring two courses: a challenging 10-mile route and a shorter 4-mile option. Set in the picturesque Mortimer Forest on the Herefordshire/Shropshire border, participants can expect a mix of mud, hills..

The Bauble Bimble will take place in Peterborough on Sunday 15 December 2024. You can run between 5 and 6 hours.

The Sherwood Pines Festive Trail Runs offer a fun and engaging running experience for participants of all ages and abilities. Scheduled for December, the event features a Family Mile and a 10KM trail run, set in the picturesque Sherwood Pines. This event is designed to be inclusive, encouraging both..

The Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash is a festive trail run offering both 10k and 5k races around Chasewater Reservoir in Staffordshire. Participants are encouraged to dress up in festive attire for the event. The route is multi-terrain and covers two laps for the 10k race and one lap for the 5k ra..

The Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race will take place in Bwlch Penbarras on Saturday 21 December 2024. You can run 12 kilometers.

The Nav4 Tour de Helvellyn is a challenging winter ultra run that takes place annually, typically on the shortest Saturday before Christmas. Covering approximately 38 miles around Helvellyn, the route features significant elevation changes and is primarily on mountain trails and bridleways. This eve..

The Winter Solstice Strider 2024 is an evening running event featuring 10km and 5km routes through the scenic St Ives estate in Bingley, held on the shortest day of the year. Participants are encouraged to wear head torches as they navigate the darkened trails, which include a passage past the Druid..

The Stoop is a popular running event organized by Wharfedale Harriers, taking place on December 22, 2024. This challenging race covers a distance of 4.9 miles with a climb of 700 feet, starting from Penistone Hill Country Park and featuring a route that includes the iconic Standing Stone. Participan..

The Die Hard Christmas Marathon/half Marathon will take place in Caldecotte on Tuesday 24 December 2024. You can run between 13 and 26 miles.

Join the Black Moon Rising trail half marathon, a unique running event set in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside. This challenging race takes participants on an out-and-back route starting from Rock Lane in Sutton Scarsdale, through Sutton Spring Wood, and up to the scenic Five Pits Trail. Runne..

The Wormstones Fell Race will take place in Glossop on Tuesday 31 December 2024.

The Daleside Auld Lang Syne is a popular running event organized by Wharfedale Harriers, taking place on December 31st. This fell race covers a distance of 6.7 miles with an elevation gain of 1000 feet. Limited to 450 runners, participants must pre-register online.The course starts at Penistone Hill..

The Hangover Hike, organized by The Irregulars LDWA, is a unique event held on January 1st, 2025, offering participants a refreshing start to the New Year. This hike features three circular routes of varying lengths—21, 13, and 10 miles—allowing participants to choose their preferred distance. The e..

The Clowbridge 5k is a running event taking place on January 1, 2025, around the scenic Clowbridge Reservoir, featuring a popular route off the Pennine Bridleway. Participants will complete two laps of a well-marked trail path, with a total elevation gain of 25 meters. The event is open to runners a..

The Round Sheffield Run is a unique multi-stage trail running event that covers 24km, with 20km of it being timed across 11 stages. The event takes place in Sheffield, offering a mix of superb trails and parkland. Participants can run solo or as a pair, experiencing rewarding climbs, beautiful scene..