Spire Ultra
North Wingfield, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026
Spire Ultra
The Spire Ultra is a 33-mile trail race taking place around Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire. The 2026 edition will be the event's tenth year.
The course largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, a waymarked path that circles the town. It showcases varied local landscapes, including high moorland, ancient woodland, reservoirs, rolling farmland, and restored former mining areas. The route is largely unmarked, with a couple of tricky navigation sections marked by organizers. Route notes and GPX files are provided; participants may bring their own paper maps.
Registration is at the North Wingfield Community Resource Centre (Whiteleas Avenue, North Wingfield, S42 5PW). Free car parking is available there and on adjoining estate roads.
The event has a 9-hour time limit, requiring runners to leave Checkpoint 4 by 2:00 PM to finish on time. There are six checkpoints along the route, all with water. Checkpoints 2, 4, and 6 also provide food. Medical cover is available on the course and at the race headquarters.
Every finisher receives a special 10th-anniversary memento. Prizes are awarded to the first male and female finisher. Light refreshments are available at the finish.
Entry is open to participants aged 18 or older. Entry fees are £38.00 for UKA members and £40.00 for non-members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.