Derby Running Festival

The Spire Ultra is a 33-mile trail race held in Derbyshire, skirting the eastern fringes of the Peak District around Chesterfield. Now in its 9th year, the route largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, showcasing diverse landscapes including high moorland, ancient woodlands, reservoirs, rolling..

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a demanding 26.2-mile walk or run held in the White Peak village of Alstonefield, UK. The course features 4,800 feet of ascent and descent, following an elliptical route through scenic areas including Milldale, Nabs Dale, Ilam Rock, and Beresford Dale. Starting and finis..

The Pommie Panter Fell Race is a challenging 5.8-mile (9.3 km) event held in Youlgrave, Derbyshire, within the Peak District. Featuring 876 feet (267 meters) of climb, the course includes rough trails, open fields, country lanes, and some low-level technical sections, including a swamp. The race is..

Calver Peak is a fell race taking place in Calver Village, near Bakewell. The event features a short race covering a distance of 5 miles (8 km) with an elevation gain of 900 feet (275 m), showcasing the beautiful limestone scenery of the area. It is categorized as a Category B race, making it potent..

The Carsington Hill Race is an evening fell running event held in Carsington Village, Derbyshire, starting and finishing near St Margaret’s Church. Covering 9.5 km (6 miles) with 267 meters (875 feet) of ascent, the course features a downhill start and finish, traversing ancient mined landscapes, mo..

The Maverick Peaks Merlin 2025 is a premier trail running event set in the stunning Peak District National Park, taking place on June 7, 2025, at Bakewell Showground. This ultra trail race features four distinct routes: Ultra (101 km), Long (55 km), Middle (28 km), and Short (10 km), each offering a..