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 185 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!
October 2026
Run a section of the official UK Team Backyard route on the morning of the world championships with pay what you can entry, minimum £15.
A 3 hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or in a pair, navigating with a waterproof map. Post race refreshments are provided.
Peak Raid Race 2 Edale on 18 October 2026 is a three hour score format fell event in the Peak District where competitors choose their own route to collect points.
A 10K off-road obstacle race in the Lincolnshire Wolds on 18 Oct 2026, featuring muddy terrain, built obstacles, 1000 ft elevation and a finisher's medal plus a pale ale.
Half marathon and 10k on the traffic free Monsal Trail near Bakewell. Two race days 24 and 25 October 2026, with GPX route maps, bespoke medal and free photos.
Duathlons and 5km and 10km trail runs in Salcey Forest on 25 October 2026 with fully off road routes and live chip timing.
Night-time Halloween run at Irchester Country Park with 5k and 2k family routes, themed marshals, medals, free photos and charity donation options.
A 9.5 km trail race with a flat fast section along Monsal Dale followed by a climb and descent of Fin Cop finishing at Monsal Head, with 500 m of ascent.
A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.
November 2026
A 15 mile riverbank and road run across the Lincolnshire Fens from South Kyme with drinks stations, marshals and post run refreshments.
Trail races from Hartington Village Hall in the Peak District offering 8.4 km or 16.4 km routes, local cheese samples and a cheese shop goodie bag.
A chip timed seven mile country race through Garendon Park on 1 November 2026, with prizes, commemorative t shirts and a separate fun run with day entries.
A 7 hour time challenge in the Northampton Washlands with flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, medals, distance pins, goody bags and aid stations.
Weekend trail event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring muddy, technical forest terrain and an entry fee of £41.50.
A 5 mile out and back night and dawn race through the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting, required headtorches, medals and finish line refreshments.
A cross country run or walk of approximately 16 miles through the Leicestershire Wolds with on route food stops and fundraising for local charities.
A 25-mile LDWA challenge around six Peak District dales from Biggin Village Hall, with checkpoints, required kit and limited entries opening 1 August 2026.
Join Leg It Round Lathkil on 8 November 2026 for a scenic 11.5 km fell race in the Peak District with 290 m of climb from Lathkil Hotel near Bakewell. Entry on the day and all proceeds go to Children in Need; wash shoes for biosecurity.
A winter fundraising fell race around Bamford on 14 November 2026 offering two routes across Bamford Moor, Bamford Edge and Win Hill.
A 3-hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or with a partner, navigating with a provided map. Post-race refreshments are included.