Trail Running calendar near Ilkeston 2025-2026

Take on the Marsden Moors Marathon or choose 23 or 18 mile circular routes across wild West Yorkshire moorland from Marsden Parochial Hall. Friendly LDWA event with checkpoints, snacks and a finish meal for walkers and runners.

Tackle an unmarked 18 mile fell trail around Castleshaw with about 3000 ft of ascent on Saturday 9 May 2026. Navigate checkpoints along footpaths including parts of the Pennine Way and enjoy manned feeds and hot soup at the finish.

9 May 2026 in Church Stretton the Apocalypse Ultramarathon offers 10 to 50 mile options across four rugged loops totalling about 50 miles and 10,000 ft of ascent. Single HQ support and on site food keep runners moving but entries are full.

Five Trigs is a scenic point to point fell and trail event across the South Pennines, visiting five trig points over about 19 miles and 900 m of ascent. Navigate yourself, enjoy manned checkpoints en route and finish with hot soup.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Pendle Cloughs fell race on Saturday 9 May 2026 in Downham near Clitheroe is a tough 14 mile route with 1250 m of ascent across classic Lancashire fells. Entry capped at 400 with limited on the day places so book early via SIEntries.

Run the Cressbrook Crawl in the Peak District on Sat 9 May 2026, a scenic fell race of 10.5 km with 400 m climb around Cressbrook. Pre entry only via Fabian 4 from The Cressbrook Club, open to runners aged 16 and over.

Shires and Spires is a circular run based in Naseby with distances from 10K to ultra, mixing country trails and roads. Routes change direction each year and have GPS tracking, voice navigation, aid stations and a medal for all finishers.

Run a scenic 10k through Yarrow Country Park on 10 May 2026, following the River Yarrow amid spring bluebells. The one lap out and back starts by the Flaming Grill Pub and includes chip timing for a relaxed trail experience.

Trunce 3 at Oxspring Playing Field on Mon 11 May 2026 offers a scenic but hilly 6.2 km senior race with 190 m of climb in the Peak District. Entry on the day is £3 with a 3 km over 10 junior race included, part of an eight race series.

Take on the Caradoc Classic, a scenic 3.5 miles fell race from Church Stretton climbing about 268 m. Part of the local Summer Series, this friendly community event includes junior races and on the day entries.

Take on the classic Shining Tor fell race in the Peak District on 13 May 2026, a scenic 9.4 km challenge with 311 m of climb. Expect rough trails, great views and a friendly fell running atmosphere for adults of all abilities.

Join Rodley Rock up n' Run, a pop up summer series behind the Rodley Barge on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, with 5k and 10k routes to suit all runners. Finish with a jumble medal, hot food and a beer or soft drink in a friendly village vib..

Join the Hayfield May Queen fell race on Fri 15 May 2026 for a lively village run as part of the May Queen celebrations and the 3 Days in May series. Entry is on the day, with all proceeds supporting the May Queen charities.

Holcombe 10 on 16 May 2026 features 10K and 10 mile trail routes from Hare & Hounds through Redisher Woods and up to Peel Tower with sweeping moorland views. Rugged climbs, runnable bridleways and a finisher memento support local youth proj..

Trent Valley Ultra 50k on 16 May 2026 starts and finishes at Milestone Brewery in Cromwell, sending runners through scenic Nottinghamshire villages. Finishers get tap room access, food, entertainment and a commemorative pint glass.

Take on scenic Dales trails from 13 to 50 miles around Skipton. Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle packs rugged climbs, limestone views and a welcoming ultra vibe for runners seeking a spring challenge.

Run the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026 at Tackeroo Campsite, Rugeley, with 10 km, half marathon and full marathon trail options. Tackle undulating off road singletrack, enjoy camping and event village perks and grab one of o..

Enjoy scenic trails around Ironbridge Gorge at The Shindig in the Shire, with challenging climbs and great views through Ironbridge and Jackfield. Choose 8, 16 or marathon distances then celebrate with pub food and finisher bling.

Tackle the Mark Boulton Memorial Mount Famine fell race in the Peak District on Sat 16 May 2026. This testing 8 km course climbs 564 m and rewards strength, skill and grit on rough moorland.