Trail Running calendar near Ilkeston 2025-2026

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest is a unique night trail running event held near Northampton. Participants run a fully marked, two-lap 10K course on crushed stone paths through the flat but occasionally slippery forest terrain. Running in the dark requires a head or chest torch, with Petz..

The Monsal Trail March Half Marathon Weekend, held in Bakewell, Derbyshire, offers runners a scenic and traffic-free experience on one of the Peak District's most iconic trails. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both taking place over the weekend. The course follows a f..

Ultra In The Black Country is a scenic 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The course is a mostly traffic-free urban loop featuring disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels—including the 2.7km Netherton Tunnel—and woodland areas, offering a u..

The Combe Gibbet to Overton Race will take place in Overton on Sunday 29 March 2026.

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-running event held in the UK, following the scenic Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. Starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and finishing at the North End Sports and Soci..

The Rosebud Marathon is a scenic 26.2-mile race held in Northamptonshire, England, featuring a mix of approximately 60% trails and 40% roads. Starting at Hartwell and finishing at Brixworth Country Park near Northampton, the course traverses beautiful countryside, including canal towpaths and 14 vil..

The Rose of the Shires Ultra is a flagship 54-mile ultramarathon set in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The scenic circular course features a mix of 36.4 miles of cross-country trails, 15.6 miles of roads, and 1.8 miles of canal towpath, passing through charming v..

The Llangollen Fell Race, hosted by Run Free Fell Runners in North Wales, is a popular annual event featuring two scenic routes: a challenging 17-mile course with 3000ft of elevation and a shorter 10-mile route ascending 1969ft. Both start at Dinas Bran Leisure Centre and offer stunning views of Tre..

The Yorkshire Trail Runs at Bramham Park offer 5km, 10km, and half marathon trail running events suitable for all fitness levels. Set in the scenic Bramham Park, a Grade I listed 18th-century estate in West Yorkshire, runners enjoy well-established woodland trails spanning over 1,200 acres. The cour..

The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way is a unique ultra running event held along the traffic-free Brampton Valley Way, spanning 28 miles (45 km) from Market Harborough in Leicestershire to Northamptonshire and back. This super flat course offers a scenic route through rural Northamptonshire, featuri..

The Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge is an exciting trail running event taking place along the Pennine Bridleway. Participants will tackle a challenging 137km course within a 50-hour time limit, featuring runnable trails and stunning scenery across West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and Cum..

The Ranger Ultras PB230km Trail Challenge is a challenging ultramarathon spanning 230 kilometers over four days, from April 16 to April 19, 2026. Participants will traverse the Pennine Bridleway and scenic trails through the Peak District, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and Cumbria, with a t..

The Longhorn Trail Event at Thoresby Park, Newark, offers trail runs of 5km, 10km, and a half marathon, suitable for various fitness levels. Set in the historic Thoresby Park, which features a 17th-century mansion, extensive parkland, wild deer, and long-horned cattle, the course is fairly flat, mak..

The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a challenging trail running and walking event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, England. Taking place in early April, it attracts hundreds of participants who experience the area's rich food, history, and landscape. The festival features multiple distances: the..

The Chester Ultra 100 is a challenging 102-mile ultramarathon held in Chester, UK, featuring 1,590 meters of elevation gain. The well-marked course traverses scenic trails including the Sandstone Trail, Marches Way along the River Dee, Helsby Hill, Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest, and the Bridgewate..

The Peak District Birthday Bash is a challenging and fun running and walking event held in Castleton, within the scenic Peak District National Park. Participants can choose between two distances: the Full Bash at 70km (43.5 miles) and the Half Bash at 35km (22.75 miles). The course offers a spectacu..

The Calderdale Way Ultra is a challenging off-road running event held in Calderdale, UK, offering two distance options: 50 miles and 30 miles. The 50-mile route starts and finishes in Heptonstall, traversing open moorland, woodland trails, scenic views above Todmorden and Luddenden Dene, canal secti..

The Cat Lane Canter will take place in Sheffield on Saturday 25 April 2026.

The Malvern Hills 18 Miler is a guided trail running event organized by Running Adventures, taking place in the scenic Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, UK. Covering 18 miles with over 1300 meters (4400 feet) of elevation, the route traverses the Malvern ridge, visiting all summits and offering stunnin..

The Trident Grantham Triathlon, held at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre in Lincolnshire, is a classic sprint triathlon featuring a pool swim, scenic bike ride, and fast-paced run. Reviving a beloved local tradition, this well-organized event welcomes athletes of all levels, including first-timers. Set..