Trail Running calendar near Matlock 2025-2026

The Hawkswick Dash is a fell running event held in Hawkswick, Littondale, located between Grassington and Arncliffe in the UK. The race covers a distance of 1.40 miles (2.25 km) with a challenging 600 feet (170 meters) climb. The course begins with a gentle track, followed by a steep ascent to the r..

"Av Seen Thee A'fore at Slawit" is a trail running event hosted by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the picturesque town of Slaithwaite in West Yorkshire moorland. The race course follows the historic Huddersfield Narrow Gauge canal towpath, leading out to Huddersfield and back to the tunnel end v..

The MDOC Summer Series 2 at Brereton Heath is a summer evening orienteering event held in a charming area of Cheshire woodland. The mostly flat and runnable forest features many paths and open spaces, allowing for fast progress, though its layout can be disorienting. The event offers a range of cour..

The DCRO Dash is an annual running event organized by the Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation to raise funds for their volunteer cave rescue team. Held in the scenic hills south-west of Castleton in the Peak District, the race covers approximately 8.5 km with a total ascent of 370 meters. Participan..

Rodney's Pillar is a fell running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, held near Criggion Village Hall in the West Midlands. The race covers a distance of 5.2 kilometers with a total ascent of 280 meters, offering a challenging course typical of fell running. It is a well-established event with r..

Ogden Midsummer Madness is a challenging Category AS fell race held at the scenic Ogden Water nature reserve near North Halifax. Covering 3.5 miles with approximately 1000 feet of climb, the race features diverse terrain including stony trails, boggy ground, narrow ridges, steep climbs, technical de..

The Grindleford Fell Race is a 4.5-mile (7.9 km) running event held in Grindleford, starting from the village playing fields. The course leads runners through scenic areas including Hay Wood, the Longshore Estate, and Padley Gorge, featuring a notable river crossing near the finish line that offers..

The Tideswell Fell Race will take place in Wormhill on Friday 20 June 2025.

The Friday Finstall Five is a 5.5-mile mixed terrain running event held at Bromsgrove Rugby Football Club in the United Kingdom. The course features footpaths, bridleways, and quiet lanes with some gentle undulations, offering a scenic and varied route. Participants receive a medal and finish goodie..

The Summer Solstice Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event held in Hull, UK, along a flat, out-and-back tarmac course on an old railway line. Participants can choose distances ranging from a 5k up to an ultra marathon, with laps measuring 4.37 miles each. The event features a 5k turn point and va..

The Midsummer Mortimer Trail is an exciting running event featuring a 30-mile Ultra and a 15-mile route, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mortimer Trail from Kington to Ludlow Castle. This self-navigating adventure takes participants through the picturesque Marches of England, showcasing div..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on June 21, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring undulating trail paths around the reservoir. The half marathon course includes an out-and-back..

The Castle Bytham 5K Chase is a scenic trail run held in Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire, as part of the village's popular Midsummer Festival. The 5-kilometer course winds through open countryside, grassy trails, and rustic farm tracks, offering a charming rural running experience. The event welcomes ru..

The Malvern Midsummer Marathon is a challenging running and walking event held at Colwall Village Hall in Malvern, UK. The event features two main routes: a 27-mile course with approximately 5,000 feet of ascent covering the entire Malvern Hills, including Cradley, Oyster Hill, Ledbury, and Bromsber..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Old Town, Hebden Bridge, UK. Participants can choose between two 50k routes representing Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or challenge themselves with a 100k figure-of-eight course combining bot..

The Buckden Pike will take place in Buckden on Saturday 21 June 2025.

The Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon is a point-to-point trail running event held in the rural landscapes and ancient woodlands of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire. It features a 50-mile ultra and a marathon distance, both suitable for beginners and experienced runners. The ultra..

The small park BIG RUN is a community running event held in Meersbrook Park, Sheffield, celebrating and supporting Palestinian causes, particularly women's education and children's health and play in Palestine. The event features a 24-hour run where participants aim to keep at least two runners on t..

The NoMad Ultra is a multi-terrain running event held in Derbyshire, starting and finishing in Breaston. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, it offers three options: a 50-mile ultra, a 50km ultra, and a 6-person team relay challenge. The courses mainly follow the Derby Nomad waymarked trail through scenic..

The Snodsbury Scoot and Scramble is a multi-terrain running event held in Upton Snodsbury, Worcestershire. Scheduled for June 22, 2025, it features two races: the Snodsbury Scramble, a timed approximately 10k off-road race through scenic countryside including footpaths, bridleways, meadows, and trac..