Derby Running Festival

The Tissington Trail September Half Marathon Weekend is a two-day running event organised by Nice Work on the Tissington Trail in Derbyshire. Races are held on both Saturday and Sunday in September, and entrants may choose one or both race days. Entries have sold out in advance in previous years. E..

The Cannock Chase Wild Trail Runs take place on 21 September 2025 at Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley, WS15 2UQ. Route maps are published for both distances. Distances: 5 km Trail Run 10 km Trail Run Cannock Chase Forest is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty featuring woodland, open hea..

The Stuart Learmouth Undulator Fell Race, organized by Wirksworth Running Club, is a classic 13.7 km (8.5 miles) fell race in the Peak District featuring 457 meters (1500 feet) of ascent. Starting at Stoney Wood near the Lime Kiln pub in Wirksworth, the challenging course combines steep climbs, rock..

Ilam 3 Peaks is a classic, fully marked 4-mile fell race based at Ilam Primary School in Derbyshire (DE6 2AZ). The 6.4 km loop climbs Bunster Hill, crosses a river, and features fast sections between the three summits, with about 520 m of ascent. Organized by Wainwright Running Ltd as part of the Li..

The Hoby Hop is a chip-timed, five-mile cross country and Canicross race across the Upper Wreake valley. The route uses fields, stiles, brooks and traditional footpaths and includes some hills and views over Leicestershire. The event includes both a human-only trail race and a Canicross race involv..

Wild Deer Leafkick at Thoresby Park returns. Set in Thoresby Park, a Pierrepont family estate with 400-year history, a 17th-century mansion, and over 1,000 acres of parkland, it features wild deer and historic cattle. Distances range from a family-friendly 2km to 5–30 miles (1–6 laps).The mostly fla..