Trail Running calendar near Ilkeston 2025-2026

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.

Take on the Burnsall 12k Trail Race on Saturday 18 April 2026, part of the Due North Trail series, for a scenic, challenging run through the Yorkshire Dales. Finishers enjoy on course drinks and a post race meal with a bottle of beer.

The Burnsall Trail Half on 18 April 2026 is a scenic, challenging trail through the Yorkshire Dales with riverside paths, stone tracks and about 500 m of climbing. Entries include a post race meal, a bottle of beer and event goodies.

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.

Enjoy a scenic half marathon through the Yorkshire Dales along riverside paths and rolling climbs with wide views. Finish in Burnsall village with drinks, hearty food and a beer plus race goodies in the Due North series.

Tackle the classic Blackstone Edge Fell Race on 18 April 2026, a challenging 5.6 km route with 366 m of climbing across rough ground, bog and the Pennine Way. Expect stunning upland views and a true fell running test for seasoned racers.

Challenge yourself on this 9 km Peak District fell race with 320 m of climb, starting from Kettleshulme Village Hall. Join the community and support Kettleshulme Primary School as all profits go to the school.

Run the beautiful grounds of Temple Newsam near Leeds on 19 April 2026, with scenic trails through gardens, woodland and open country. Distances from 6.7 miles to a full marathon mean there's a challenge for every trail runner.

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 mile trail and country lane race around Rodge Hill on 19 April 2026. Organised by Worcestershire Trailblazers, the event features chip timing, bespoke medals and raises funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Challenge yourself at the Trunce 2 fell race in Oxspring, Sheffield on Mon 20 Apr 2026, a 6.2 km Peak District route with 190 m of climb across classic moorland. Entry on the day keeps this friendly fell race open to juniors and seniors.

Hop into spring at the Bunny Run 3 in Haworth on Tue 21 Apr, a punchy 3 mile trail with 100 m climb through South Pennines. Finishers get a Cadbury's Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes and can enjoy chip butties at the Sun Inn.

Take on the Tiger's Trail, a scenic 10 km (6.2 miles) fell race in the Peak District organised by Totley AC on Wednesday 22 April 2026. Expect rough trails, 259 m of ascent and friendly club vibes with on the day entry available.

Run the Calderdale Way from Heptonstall across moorland, woodland and valleys with 30, 50 or 100 miles to choose from. Enjoy vegan friendly aid stations, GPS tracking, baggage drop and a finisher medal on this scenic off road ultra.

Join the Corvedale Cake Walk for scenic 10 or 22 mile routes around Abdon Burf and Wenlock Edge, with stunning Shropshire views and friendly checkpoints. Finish with cake and hot drinks while supporting local church communities.

Challenge yourself on the Coventry Way Challenge, a one day 41.4 mile circular walk or run around Coventry through Warwickshire countryside and mainly off road terrain. Enter solo or as a relay team and celebrate at the finish with a hot me..

Join the Run for Wildlife Spring 10K at Yorkshire Wildlife Park for a scenic single loop around the grounds, supporting the Wildlife Foundation. Open to walkers, joggers and runners, this family friendly event blends wildlife and fitness.

Run the Tissington Trail Marathon or Half in Ashbourne on 26 April 2026 and enjoy traffic free miles along a scenic former railway between Ashbourne and Buxton. Both distances offer a challenging out and back on mixed undulating terrain.

Run Delamere Forest on 26 April 2026, choosing 21k or 42k over undulating woodland trails that pass Blakemere Moss, the Sandstone Trail and Old Pale Hill. Enjoy marked kilometres, aid stations and classic forest scenery.

Take on the Bleaklow Blitz, an 8 mile fell race from Torside Reservoir up the Pennine Way to Bleaklow Head and back. Expect wild moorland, stiff climbs and a fast descent for a classic spring challenge.

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.