Trail Running calendar near Ilkeston 2025-2026

Run a scenic Half Marathon from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place along canal towpaths and through a 360 m tunnel on a flat route. Chip timed waves, early entrants may get personalised bibs, finishers receive a medal, T shirt and goody bag.

Event details The Peak District Ultra Challenge takes place in the Southern Peak District with a Bakewell basecamp on 4-5 July 2026. The event offers multiple route options in a figure-of-8 layout that start and finish at Bakewell basecamp...

The Turd is a fun running event held in the scenic valley of Ironbridge, Shropshire, hosted by How Hard Can It Be Events. Participants can choose from three distances: 8 miles, 16 miles, or a full marathon. The marathon involves completing..

Punk Panther Ultra Unique invites trail runners to bespoke loops from 28.5 to 53 miles around Swinsty Moor with only 50 places for a personal challenge. Navigation is self managed via GPX or map and trackers provide safety.

Lyme Half Marathon is a trail-based half marathon held at Lyme National Trust, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire. The stunning, challenging course starts and finishes in Lyme’s grounds and offers incredible views. Runners follow the Gritstone Tra..

Fen Gallop 2026 is a scenic running event held in Willingham, Cambridgeshire, featuring flat, multi-terrain courses along country roads, footpaths, and bridleways. Participants can choose between a 10K race or a shorter 4-mile option, both..

Cannock Chase Forest HM & 10k is a summer running event set in Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire, offering a Half Marathon (Half Forest) and a 10k on forest trails that are described as hilly. The course provides a challenging yet accessi..

Take on the Great Hucklow Fell Race, a 10 km challenge with about 340 m of ascent across scenic Derbyshire moors, from village tracks to rough moor tops. This community run supports local causes and finishes at the school with flapjacks for..

Join Race 3 of the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series on 7 July in Methley, Leeds for a flat 5 km towpath run raising funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. The final meeting adds a 1.5 mile fun run, medals for everyone and a lively post race B..

The Black Rocks Fell Race on 8 July 2026 is a scenic 9.9 km run with 250 m of climb, featuring a mid race ascent past the dramatic Black Rocks. Mostly on good trails, it starts and finishes at Cromford Meadows for a lively local challenge.

Take on a scenic 10K through woodland, meadows and rolling trails at Coombe Abbey Park near Coventry on 10 July 2026. Racecheck Gold rated with rave reviews, this undulating trail run offers on course drinks and eco friendly finish options.

Take on the 59 mile Severn Path Ultra from Shrewsbury to Worcester, a scenic point to point run through riverside towns and woodland. Now in its 10th year, finishers earn a bespoke medal and a true test of endurance.

Event overview Sithee at Slawit Again is a trail running event organised by Its Grim Up North Running in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield. The race starts and finishes on the canal near the village and is licensed by the Trail Running Association...

Join the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge on Saturday 11 July 2026 for circular off road walks and runs through 12 charming local parishes. Choose distances from 10 to 40 miles with waymarked routes, checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish.

Enjoy scenic trails through the Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley, with 10K, half and full marathon options. Post run treats and a cake competition add a sweet finish to this countryside challenge.

The MTC Severn Way Ultra is a scenic 57 mile point to point ultramarathon along the River Severn, from Worcester to Stonehouse on 11 July 2026. Enjoy flat terrain, riverside views and friendly checkpoints as you tackle a classic ultrarun.

Join the Norfolk Festival of Running at Bawsey Country Park for looped sand, gravel and grass trails with distances from 5k to ultra marathon. Small field, lap based courses with on site aid and parking included for a relaxed race day.

Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a de..

Ultra:5K Kempston is held at Box End Park, Box End Rd, Kempston MK43 8RQ. The event, scheduled for Sunday 12 July, offers a simple but challenging format: participants run a 5K on the hour, every hour, for five hours. A three-race option is..

Beyond Manchester starts and finishes in Castlefield and offers 55 km ultra or 25 km trail through canals, Salford Quays and the Irwell Sculpture Trail. Entries include finisher medal, chip timing, GPX files and feed stations.