Trail Running calendar near Ilkeston 2025-2026

Take on Amberaid 30 or the shorter Petit Raid, scenic trail races from Ashover in the Amber Valley near the Peak District. Enjoy undulating paths, punchy climbs, woodland trails and wide views with checkpoint support and GPX files.

Rip n Run XL is a tough endurance run on Ripponden moorland near Hebden Bridge with 40 and 80 mile options, serious climbs and supported checkpoints. Expect hot food at HQ and sweeping West Yorkshire views to reward the effort.

Enjoy scenic autumn trails at Loggerheads Country Park with 6 km and 12 km options suitable for all abilities, including canicross. Family friendly with no time limits and early starts for quieter running.

Join Its Grim Up North Running for the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Brighouse, a relaxed scenic series that celebrates Your Distance Your Pace Your Weekend. Choose 5K 10K or half marathon and enjoy a jumble medal hot food and a beer or soft..

Join Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle in Knaresborough for a scenic multi lap running festival through parkland and along a converted railway path. Choose distances from 10k to ultra and enjoy feed stations, a bespoke medal and post r..

Tackle a rugged 55 mile loop through Nidderdale past Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks and Scar House Reservoir. Expect technical trails, dramatic scenery and mandatory kit and tracker support from Punk Panther for a classic autumn ultramarathon..

Run the scenic Monsal Trail through tunnels and over the Monsal viaduct in a traffic free half marathon or 10k from Bakewell Station. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos and stunning Derbyshire views.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Run laps around Ferry Meadows at the Pumpkin Plod on 25 October 2026, choosing a 4 or 6 hour timed session. Enjoy multi terrain 5.3 km loops, pick a finisher medal and soak up the scenic lakeside setting.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Take on The Drop in Manchester, a blindfolded navigation challenge where teams or solo runners are bused to a secret drop and must find their way back on foot. Choose 10 or 15 mile options for a unique test of navigation and grit.

Join Irchester Spooktacular, a Halloween night run through woodland trails with a 5k and a 2k family fun run. Fancy dress, themed marshals, finishers medals, Halloween chocolates and free event photos make it great family fun.

Run the Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile along the scenic Leeds Liverpool Canal for spooky family fun or longer distances up to an ultra. Fancy dress is encouraged with spot prizes and finishers get bespoke Halloween medals and sweet treats.

Race You To The Summit is a classic 4.3 mile fell race from the Summit Inn up to the White House and back, with about 260 m of climbing through Pennine moorland. Come in Halloween fancy dress for the costume competition and prizes.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Enigma Fireworks lights up Caldecotte Lake on 6 and 7 November 2026 with marathon and half marathon races around the scenic waters. Enjoy multiple laps, on course support and a bespoke finisher medal in a friendly festival atmosphere.

Run under the stars around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir on 7 November 2026 with 3 mile and 6.7 mile loop options. Well marshalled and signed, this low light trail needs a head torch and rewards finishers with a bespoke medal and treats.

Enjoy a scenic lakeside run around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs with a 6.7 mile trail loop through autumn woods and rolling terrain, fully marshalled and signed. Distances range from the 6.7 mile route up to a full marathon for every leve..

Take on a rugged 10 km Pennine challenge around Todmorden with 350 m of climbing, starting and finishing at the Shepherds Rest Inn. Teams welcome and entry is on the day for £5; minimum age 16.

Take on the Burley Moor Run in Burley in Wharfedale, a scenic 11 km (6.8 miles) test across moorland with 250 m of climb. Open to runners aged 16 plus, with entries available in advance or on the day.