Trails of Mena

Sutton Scarsdale, United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026

Event overview

Trails of Mena is a trail running event on 21 March 2026 organised by First Light Adventure. The event is based at North Wingfield Community Resource Centre, Whiteleas Avenue, North Wingfield, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S425PW. Entry is open from 22 July 2025 and closes on 14 March 2026. Minimum age for both races is 18 or older.

Distances

  • Trail Marathon
  • 20 mile trail run

Entry fees

  • 20 mile: £28 affiliated; £30 non affiliated
  • Marathon: £30 affiliated; £32 non affiliated

A donation from the race will be made to Spaniel Aid UK in memory of the event namesake.

Course and logistics

The route is a clockwise circular course that uses track, maintained trail, fields and woodland with some climbs and descents. The race starts and finishes at the community resource centre and follows the 5 Pits Trail toward Sutton Scarsdale, runs in the direction of Hardwick Hall without entering the grounds, then follows the Rowthorne Trail to Silverhill and returns on the 5 Pits Trail.

The course will be lightly marked with arrows at major junctions and GPX files will be available for both races. Marshals will be on course. The marathon has two aid stations and there are water stops on both courses. All finishers receive a warm drink, light refreshments and a Trails of Mena medal. Dogs are not permitted due to permit insurance restrictions. 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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