Trail Running calendar near Derby 2025-2026

Challenge yourself on the Calderdale Hike, a scenic but testing set of 16, 24 and 35 mile circular routes across the high Pennine valleys around Sowerby Bridge. Expect steep climbs, moorland views, kit checks and hearty post hike food.

Tackle the classic Wardle Skyline, a scenic fell race in the South West Pennines on Sat 11 Apr 2026. The 11.3 km route climbs 381 m from Wardle Square and accepts pre entries and same day entry for runners after a spirited hill challenge.

Join the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way, a one day 28 mile ultra along the traffic free route between Northampton and Market Harborough. Choose your start end, expect two dark tunnels so bring a head torch, enjoy feed stations and a fini..

Run the scenic trails of Bramham Park at the Yorkshire Trail Runs with 5km, 10km and half marathon options suitable for a range of abilities. Expect live chip timing, a medal and goodies at the finish and a canicross friendly atmosphere.

Take on the Llangollen Fell Race on 12 April 2026 with three scenic but testing routes from 5 miles to 28 km across the North Wales hills. Race HQ serves tea, coffee and cakes and entry is open in advance or on the day.

Join a scenic 10k trail around Kings Cliffe, starting and finishing at KC Active amidst rolling Northamptonshire countryside. The well marked loop uses tracks and disused railway lines, with marshals, an aid station and eco friendly water r..

Enjoy a scenic 10 mile trail around Rivington Village, White Coppice and Wheelton Plantation on 12 April 2026 with chip timing and bespoke finisher medals. Competitive prizes for top and masters age category finishers add extra incentive.

Tackle a classic spring fell race in Mow Cop on Sun 12 Apr 2026: 10.5 km with 400 m of climb across stirring hill terrain. Entries on the day for adults 18 and over, with team scoring and friendly club spirit.

Take on the Mike Briggs Wirksworth Incline & Infants, a challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring a 6.9 km course with 400 m of ascent. Pre entry is required for the main race and junior races are available for younger runners.

Join the Bunny Run 2 in Haworth on Tue 14 Apr for a lively 3 mile course with 100 m climb across the South West Pennines. Teams welcome, minimum age 12, finishers get a Cadbury Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes with chip butties and pub hospi..

Take on the Ossy Moors Fell Race in Oswaldtwistle on Wednesday 15 April 2026. This lively 5 mile fell course with about 300 m of climb weaves Bowland trails and offers on the day entry for a friendly competitive vibe.

Take on a midweek Peak District challenge at Herod Farm: a scenic but testing 3 mile route with 340 m of climb. Pre entry is £6 or £10 on the night; registration runs 18:15 to 19:15.

Take on the Ranger Ultras PB230km Trail Challenge, a multi day 230 km test across the Pennine moors with 6,162 m ascent and a 75 hour limit. With just 30 entries, enjoy remote scenery, on course support and hearty checkpoint hospitality.

Take on Ranger Ultras PB137km, a 137 km Pennine Bridleway route from West Yorkshire to Cumbria, 16 to 18 April 2026 with a 50 hour cut off. Limited to 20 runners, the well waymarked course has safety teams, checkpoints, hot meals and beds.

Chester Ultra 100 is a 102 mile trail challenge around Chester on Saturday 18 April 2026, linking canals, the Sandstone Trail and Delamere Forest. Expect rugged scenery, live GPS tracking and buckle awards for finishers.

Join the Shropshire Way 80K Festival on 18 April 2026 in the Shropshire Hills for one day of trail running and walking across hill summits, ancient woodland and market towns. Choose routes from 10K to 80K, enjoy local food on course and sup..

Enjoy flat trails through Thoresby Park with a 17th century mansion backdrop and roaming deer and long horned cattle. Distances from 2km to half marathon, canicross welcome, and finishers get a medal and Wild Deer merchandise.

Join a guided 18 mile trail run along the Malvern Hills ridge, summiting the peaks and tackling 1300 m of ascent with a qualified coach. Not a race; expect steady trail pace, stunning views and friendly company.

Celebrate the Peak District's birthday with a scenic run or walk from Castleton on 18 April 2026, choosing 70 km or 35 km routes across iconic moorland. Join runners and walkers in supporting the Peak District National Park Foundation.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Saltaire on 18 April 2026 for 5K, 10K or half marathon routes along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Finishers enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a beer or soft drink, with online and on the day entries.