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!
January 2027
A night-time fell race in the Dovedale valley over riverside trails, fields and a woodland climb; 9.5 km with 345 m ascent and FRA licenced.
Six hour looped trail run through Sherwood Pines with a bespoke finisher medal; Saturday is day one of a two day weekend and a discount is available for two day entries.
A continuous winter race of 268 miles along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 156 hour time limit and over 10,700 m of ascent.
A 10 km accurately measured race at Northampton Racecourse Park featuring a 2.2 km section plus three laps, England Athletics affiliation, on day registration and prizes including a bespoke medal and trophies.
Saturday six hour looped event at Clumber Park where participants can run multiple loops and receive a medal for completing a loop.
A multi terrain forest race at Sherwood Pines on 17 January 2027 offering 10 km, 5 km and a junior run. Entries include a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for leading runners.
A weekend of running on the traffic free Tissington Trail near Ashbourne, offering a half marathon and a 10k with a gentle uphill outbound and slight downhill return, route maps and GPX files available, medals and free photos included.
Uphill winter trail at Irchester Country Park offering 5K, 10K and 15K on varied multi-terrain through a Jurassic landscape.
February 2027
A six hour lap event at Daventry Country Park where participants complete as many 3.3 mile laps as they choose within the time limit. Canicross and rucking are allowed and the route is mostly crushed stone with on-site parking, a cafe and toilets.
Multiple-distance event on an extended 10 mile loop around Sherwood Pines, with camping, a communal base and a food truck.
A 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on mixed woodland tracks, with staggered starts, first aid support, medals and trophies for top finishers. Recommended kit includes trail shoes and a canicross harness; free race photos are provided.
Scenic winter trail running around Carsington Water in Derbyshire offering a half marathon and a 10k. Entries include a themed medal, chip timing and race photos, and marked routes with a GPX file available.
Two metric trail distances on the Monsal Trail from Bakewell Station, set on a largely flat, traffic free route through Peak District scenery.
Two winter trail races in Northamptonshire offering multi terrain routes and distances from 5K to 15K across Irchester and Brigstock country parks.
A six hour looped trail at Beacon Hill Country Park on a 3.3 mile course with a sharp climb out and a descent back, flexible lap distances, dog friendly and GPX available.
A 7 hour timed event at Burton Waters near Lincoln on a flat, traffic free canal towpath offering half, marathon and ultra options with medals for each lap finisher.
Seven hour timed event at Burton Waters near Lincoln offering half, marathon and ultra options on a flat traffic free canal towpath with a 50 runner limit.
A themed event at Shipley Country Park on 15 February 2026 celebrating the Chalkhill Blue Butterfly as part of the Butterfly Effect series, with tickets at £41.50.
March 2027
Fully marked trail races at Brixworth Country Park offering 10k and half marathon routes around Pitsford Water with water stations and finisher medals.
A muddy weekend trail event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring twisty, rooty forest terrain and swampy sections; entry is listed at £41.50.