Spire Ultra
North Wingfield, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026
Event overview
Spire Ultra is a trail race scheduled for 9 May 2026, returning for its 10th edition. The route is roughly 33 miles and largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk around Chesterfield. The course passes high moorland, ancient woodland, reservoirs, rolling farmland and restored former mining areas, offering a mix of surfaces and scenery. Race HQ is at the North Wingfield Community Resource Centre.
Race details
The event runs under permit from the Association of Running Clubs. There are six checkpoints on course: four provide drinks only and two provide food and drink, including sweet and savoury options. The trickiest sections carry race signage, but most of the route relies on map, GPS or route notes and the Chesterfield Round waymarks. Medic cover is provided on the course and at race HQ. Finishers receive a special 10 year anniversary memento and light refreshments at the community resource centre. Free car parking is available at the centre and on adjoining estate roads. The race uses a 9-hour time limit; to meet this limit participants must reach Checkpoint 4 within five hours. Entry minimum age is 18. Entry fees listed are UKA member £38.00 and non-member £40.00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.