Trails of Mena

Sutton Scarsdale, United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026

The Trails of Mena is a trail running event held in North Wingfield, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, organized by First Light Adventure. It offers two race distances: a marathon and a 20-mile trail run, both for participants aged 18 and over. The course is a clockwise circular route combining track, maintained trails, fields, and woodland with varied terrain including ups and downs, making it a runnable yet engaging challenge.

Starting from the North Wingfield Community Resource Centre, the route follows the 5 Pits Trail, Sutton Scarsdale, and the Rowthorne Trail before returning to the start. The event features marshals, aid stations, water stops, and all finishers receive a medal and refreshments. The race honors a beloved spaniel named Mena, with donations made to Spaniel Aid UK. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Marathon
20 mi
20 Mile Trail Run
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