Trail Running calendar near Ilkeston 2024-2025

The York Yuletide Trail will take place in Rawcliffe on Saturday 7 December 2024.

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K, and Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event hosted by Nice Work Race Management, set in the scenic Salcey Forest. Participants can enjoy a unique course featuring flat, mixed-terrain trails, perfect for both beginners and experienced runners. The event en..

The Peak Raid - Race 4 takes place on December 8, 2024, in the Eastern Moors south of Baslow. This event is part of a series of four 3-hour mini mountain marathons that challenge participants with varied terrain and navigation skills. Competitors can enter solo or in pairs, aiming to collect as many..

The Moors the Merrier is a festive running and walking event set in the scenic moors of Hebden Bridge, featuring a challenging 21-mile circular route. Participants will traverse various moors, including Midgley and Wadsworth, while enjoying the winter landscape. Essential gear includes a Santa hat a..

The PieAthlon is a distinctive 6-kilometre trail running event that merges the excitement of running with the delight of enjoying various pies. Set against a scenic backdrop, participants navigate diverse terrains, including hills and forests, while encountering pie feed stations stocked with both s..

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

The Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K is a festive running event organized by Nice Work Race Management, featuring a scenic course through the beautiful Cannock Chase forest. Participants can choose between a 10K, 5K, or a Junior Fun Run, with the 10K and 5K courses primarily on hard track and fore..

The 19th Regular Irregular event invites participants to walk or run through the scenic Holmfirth area, featuring three loops of varying distances: Loop A (11.6 miles), Loop B (7.2 miles), and Loop C (4.2 miles). Participants can choose to complete any number of loops in order of length. The event i..

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 NSCCL Rugeley is part of the North Staffs Cross Country League, featuring traditional cross country races in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. The event includes four races, with scoring based on individual and team performances across various age groups, from juniors to seniors. Participa..

Bauble Bimble is a festive running event held at Ferry Meadows, a scenic country park near Peterborough. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour race, completing as many laps as they can on a 5.3k multi-terrain course featuring gravel paths and grassy areas. This event caters to runners o..

The Mortimer Forest Trail Race is a revitalized running event that offers participants a choice between a 10-mile or a 4-mile multi-terrain route, set against the scenic backdrop of the Herefordshire/Shropshire border. After a five-year hiatus, this iconic race invites runners to experience its uniq..

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 urban and rural landscapes, including Chorlton Water Park and th..

The Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash is a festive running event held at Chasewater Country Park, featuring both 10k and 5k races. Participants are encouraged to don their best holiday attire while navigating the scenic, undulating paths around Chasewater Reservoir. The race includes prizes for top ..

The Sherwood Pines Festive Trail Runs, hosted in the scenic Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, offer a variety of running events suitable for all ages and abilities. Participants can choose from a 10km trail run, a family-friendly 1-mile event, and duathlons. The event emphasizes a festive atmosphere, w..

The Mortimer Forest Trail Race is a multi-terrain running event taking place in the scenic Mortimer Forest on the Herefordshire/Shropshire border. Scheduled for December 15, 2024, the race features two courses: a challenging 10-mile route that includes steep climbs and stunning views, and a shorter ..

The Winter Solstice Strider is a unique evening running event held on the shortest day of the year, featuring 5km and 10km head torch routes through the scenic St Ives Estate in Bingley. Participants can choose to run in person or opt for a virtual experience, completing the distance of their choice..

The Nav4 Tour de Helvellyn is a challenging winter ultra run, covering approximately 38 miles around Helvellyn, with significant elevation gains. Scheduled for December, this event emphasizes self-reliance and navigational skills, as the route is unmarked and traverses tough mountain terrain. Partic..

The Stoop is a popular running event organized by Wharfedale Harriers, taking place at Penistone Hill Country Park. The race covers a distance of 4.9 miles with a climb of 700 feet, featuring a scenic route that includes the Stoop – Standing Stone. Participants can enjoy junior races as well.Registr..

The Die Hard Christmas Jumpers Marathon and Half Marathon is a festive running event taking place on December 24, 2024, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Participants can choose between a full marathon, consisting of 7.5 scenic laps, or a half marathon with 3.5 laps. Each finisher will receive a ..