Trail Running calendar near Ilkeston 2026-2027

A cross country meeting near Thorpe and Dovedale with a **4 3/4 mile** main race through valleys of the Dove and Manifold and a **1 1/4 mile** Mini Dash for U12s that reaches the Stepping Stones.

A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.

A single-lap **5K** in Roundhay Park, Leeds, taking in the lake and a climb to the Mansion House. Multi-terrain, undulating course with chip timing, finisher medal and individual prizes; entries limited and close 28 September 2026.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Brierley Hill in October 2026. Choose between 400m and 800m intervals in solo, double, or relay formats for a unique racing experience. This event is open to all participants aged 18 and over.

An evening trail event on 6 October 2026 around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs offering half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options, water points and a medal at the woodland finish.

Set in the scenic Sence Valley Forestry Park, this flexible 6 hour event allows you to run as many 3.3 mile laps as you choose. Experience a mix of woodland trails and lakeside paths with distances ranging from 5k to ultramarathon.

An hourly backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners complete a 4.167-mile (6.7 km) loop each hour, with solo, pairs, 8-hour and 7-hour capped options, chip timing, aid station, first aid and prizes.

An off road 8.9 km race with 267 m of climb around Tideswell. The course passes Peters Stone and reaches the Hay Cop trig point before returning to finish at Bishop Pursglove Primary School.

A 13.1 mile trail race starting and finishing at Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone, Derbyshire. The second edition follows varied forest and riverside terrain, includes one aid station, a finisher medal and a beer voucher.

A trail half marathon around Rivington starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC. Entrants should have prior half marathon experience and entry is ticketed with a T-shirt option.

Run the Sheffield TenTenTen at Endcliffe Park, a lively mixed terrain 10k through grass, paths and woodland that welcomes all abilities. A 2.5k fun run invites kids and families for a friendly, accessible day of outdoor running.

A trail event at Cannock Chase Forest on 11 October 2026 with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a junior race; the route is marked and chip timed and the event includes race photos, a themed medal and an on-site event village.

Take on the Withins Skyline, a scenic 10.1 km fell race near Haworth in the South West Pennines with roughly 300 m of climb. Friendly entries, series options and a Cadbury Curly Wurly plus free coffee await at the finish.

A roughly half marathon fell race around the Goyt Valley and up to Shining Tor. The mostly off road course is waymarked at junctions, includes two water points and finish food, and requires full Fell Runners Association kit.

Experience the scenic Cambridgeshire countryside with 10k and half marathon trail races around Grafham Water. These fully marked and marshalled routes offer beautiful reservoir views and a variety of local tracks.

An inclusive Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park on 11 October 2026, with scenic lakeside and forest trails. Two course options of about 1.5 to 2 km and 4 to 5 km, onsite facilities and marshals for course support.

Join this flexible lapped event at Burrs Country Park featuring trail and riverside paths. Complete any distance from 5k to an ultra marathon within seven hours while supporting The Sunnywood Project.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with marked kilometres, marshals and GPX files. Entries include a themed medal, water and post race goodies.

Two trail races in the Amber Valley offering 31 miles and 20 miles over undulating countryside and woodland. The course is largely unmarked but route notes and GPX files are provided, with checkpoints supplying water and some food.

Rip n Run XL in Wadsworth offers a 40 mile route with 5,800 ft elevation and an 80 mile double option with 28 hours to finish. Four checkpoints, indoor facilities at two stops, and hot food at HQ support runners.