Trail Running calendar near Shepshed 2025-2026

Explore the limestone dales of the White Peak with the Dovedale Dipper, a friendly trail race and challenge walk based in Hartington. Choose around a marathon or about 15 mile routes and enjoy classic Peak District scenery on 1 August 2026.

Run a scenic route along a disused railway beside the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, enjoying riverside views and industrial heritage. The Railway Ultra returns in 2026 with distances from 9 miles to 37 miles and Winter and..

Run scenic laps through Elvaston Castle Country Park at the Derby Running Festival, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on flat mixed terrain. Enjoy a themed medal, free photos, chip timed results and a lively event village.

Run from Oxford to Henley along the scenic Thames Path in the MTC Oxford Ultra, a 49 mile point to point ultramarathon on 7 August 2026. Enjoy riverside views, timed checkpoints and a bespoke finisher medal with a choice of tech shirt mug o..

Take on the Cordwell Colossus, a scenic summer trail loop on the eastern edge of the Peak District. Just over 20 miles with 840 m ascent, expect hilly trails, checkpoints and a village hall finish with a medal for all finishers.

Join ATW Odyssey12 at Riverside Park in St Neots for a spirited multi terrain lap run as part of the First to Full Triathlon Festival. Run solo, with a pair, or in a team, enjoy lively spectator zones and earn a unique Odyssey medal.

Join the historic Eccles Pike Fell Race on 12 August 2026 for a sharp out and back from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike. A compact but testing climb and descent, this local classic dates to the 19th century.

Ricky’s Race is held in Darley Dale, near Matlock, and organized by Matlock Athletic Club. The 7.3 km (4.5 miles) course features about 240 m (787 ft) of climb. Runners start on a forest trail with a brief flat section, then ascend through..

Rediscover classic fell running at the Flagg Moor Run on 14 August 2026, a scenic 5.5 mile route through fields, lanes and country roads in the Peak District. Expect off road trails and a rewarding one and a half mile downhill finish into t..

Run 100k or 50k around Market Harborough in the Foxton Hound Ultra, with scenic trails through Foxton Locks, Naseby Battlefield and village lanes. Supported aid stations and guided recces make this a classic English ultra challenge.

Its Grim Up North Running’s Sir Titus Summer Trot takes place beside the canal near Saltaire’s world heritage village in Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire. The event offers distances from 5k to Ultra, all on a largely flat towpath suitable..

INFERNO at Edale on 22 Aug 2026 is a rugged trail race across upland paths with steep climbs like Ringing Roger, rocky descents and a waterfall. Options from 10 miles to a 41 mile ultra with GPX maps for a self guided challenge.

Choose the scenic Carsington Water Half Marathon or 10K and run undulating trails around the reservoir, with a memorable out and back plus a reservoir loop for the half. Enjoy chip timed results, water stops, free photos and a bespoke medal..

The Belper Rover is a scenic trail race through Derbyshire, provisionally scheduled for 23 August 2026. Expect a clearly marked route with water stations and friendly post race treats including beer and a potato.

Join the Plum 10K on 30 August 2026 in Pershore, a friendly community race hosted by Pershore Plum Plodders. Enjoy a welcoming vibe and strong club support from one of Worcestershire's established running clubs.

Run scenic lakeside and trail courses at the Nottingham Running Festival in Colwick Park on 30 Aug, with races from juniors to a four lap half marathon. Celebrate with a medal, chip timing and a lively event village supporting local hospice..

Join the Eyam Fell Race, a scenic yet testing 10 km fell course from Eyam to Sir William Hill and across Abney Moor with steep descents. Places are limited by pre registration and there is a BBQ and bar plus a junior 3 km on the day.

Take on the Joust Races 2026, a friendly 24 hour multi lap running challenge at Top Barn Camping with a well marked, mostly flat loop and a lively campsite atmosphere. Enter solo or with a team for a memorable endurance weekend.

Join the Rasselbock Backyard Ultra at historic Hardwick Hall on 5 September 2026. Run a single hourly 4.161 mile loop across the estate until one runner remains, and support ocean cleanup with OceanBottle.

Classic Peak District fell races from Hayfield Scout Hut offering a tough 24.5 km and a shorter 15.5 km option. Routes are mostly unmarked so runners must navigate and carry compulsory kit; entries accepted in advance or on the day.