East Midlands (Engla..
Trail Running Calendar East Midlands (England) 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in East Midlands (England) for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 183 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in East Midlands (England) below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
A 7.7 km fell race around Longstone Edge in the Peak District on 4 September 2026, mostly off road with 290 m of ascent. Entry for the main race is limited to 200 runners and junior races are run separately.
Two fell races in Hayfield on 5 September 2026 offering a 24.5 km route with 1270 m climb and a 16 km route with 675 m climb.
A fell race in Edale where teams carry a barrel across the moor alongside individual and children's races, with proceeds supporting local primary schools.
Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate on 5 September 2026 where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop each hour until only one remains, with on course aid and support.
Scenic trail routes from Great Ponton near Grantham offering 26.4 miles, 17 miles, 12 miles and 10 km across footpaths, bridleways and quiet country roads.
A 100 mile ultra on runnable trails through Sherwood Forest and towpaths, with two forest loops, well stocked aid stations, a 30 hour cutoff, drop bag points and pacers allowed from about mile 51.
An inflatable obstacle run in Bakewell with 2.5k laps, multiple distance options, music zones, on course water and a finisher's medal for all participants.
Multi-day trail ultramarathon in the Peak District offering distances from 12 km to 110 km, camping options, UTMB Index races and a GB Slam award.
A 20 mile off road traverse across nine gritstone edges raising funds for Edale Mountain Rescue Team, offered as walking, running or climbing with required navigation and safety kit.
Scenic Peak District trail runs from Bakewell Showground featuring Half Marathon, 15k and 9.1k distances with chip timing and finisher medals.
TrailFest at Holdenby House offers four traffic free trail distances inside a private estate, with routes on farm tracks, field edges and through a small wood, plus rolling hills and open countryside views.
A multi distance walking and running event based in Hathersage with routes from 25 km to 100 miles. Teams and qualified solo entrants can self navigate or join led groups with professional Mountain Leaders.
A 40 mile ultramarathon around the Peak District starting and finishing in Buxton, following trails and roads through Goyt Valley, Mam Tor, Cave Dale and the Monsal Trail. The 40th anniversary edition is scheduled for 19 September 2026.
A half marathon along the traffic free Tissington Trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne with scenic views over the Derbyshire Dales. Races run on Saturday and Sunday 19 and 20 September 2026 with coaches to the start and a bespoke medal for finishers.
Two trail distances from Errwood Reservoir to the Cat & Fiddle Inn and Forest Distillery in the Peak District on 19th September 2026, with post-race gin and chocolates.
A six-hour looped running challenge in Sherwood Pines where runners complete as many laps as they wish and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.
Trail races near Clipston on rolling bridleways and footpaths offering a half marathon and a country 5-mile, with medals, homemade cakes and proceeds supporting the local recreation field.
A three-hour score-format fell race in Hayfield on 20 September 2026 where competitors choose their own routes to collect points across Peak District terrain.
Peak Raid Mountain Marathon on Sun 20 Sep 2026 is a three hour score event in the Dark Peak, Peak District. Competitors run solo or in pairs; pre-entry only, minimum age 14 with under 18s accompanied by an adult over 21.
A Peak District fell race based at Hathersage Primary School featuring a 9.9 km course with 355 m of ascent. Pre-entry and limited on-the-day entry are offered, and a separate junior fun run is organised by the school PTA.