Spire Ultra
North Wingfield, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026
Spire Ultra
The Spire Ultra is a 33 mile trail race. It is the 10th edition of this event. The route largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, a waymarked path circling the town known for its Crooked Spire.
The course explores varied landscapes in the Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire area. This includes high moorland, ancient woodland, reservoirs, rolling farmland, and restored former mining land. The route is largely unmarked, with a few tricky sections flagged by the organizer. Route notes and GPX files are provided for navigation. Participants are advised they may wish to bring their own paper map as backup.
The event has a 9-hour time limit, with a required cut-off at Checkpoint 4 by 2pm to finish in time. There are six checkpoints along the course (at 6, 10.5, 15, 19, 22, and 27 miles). All provide water, with three offering sweet and savory food. The race has on-course medical support and a medic at the race headquarters.
Registration and the finish are at the North Wingfield Community Resource Centre in North Wingfield (S42 5PW). Free car parking is available there and on nearby estate roads.
Every finisher receives a special 10th-anniversary memento. Prizes are awarded to the first male and first female finisher. Light refreshments are available at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.