Buxton
Trail Running Calendar near Buxton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Buxton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 182 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
April 2027
Marathon and half marathon along the traffic free Tissington Trail in Derbyshire, an out and back route climbing to Parsley Hay then returning to Ashbourne Leisure Centre.
May 2027
A 33 mile trail race following much of the Chesterfield Round Walk through moorland, woodland, reservoirs and farmland. Route notes and GPX files are provided and checkpoints offer water with food at selected points.
Castle & Cake is a trail race in Castleton, Peak District, with a finish featuring local food and drink and proceeds supporting local businesses and nature projects.
A measured, chip-timed 5k through Middlewich canals and trails with a family fun run on the cricket pitch; medals, goody bags and age-group prizes for finishers.
A 7.5 mile clockwise circuit around Carsington Reservoir offering reservoir and countryside views, bespoke finisher medals and entries for runners aged 16 and over.
An off road 10 kilometre race on compacted limestone with a net descent to Cromford Wharf, part of the White Peak Festival of Running and served by event coaches.
Mid-May fell race in Youlgrave, Derbyshire with a 5.8 miles course and 876 ft climb over trails, fields and a swamp, entry £6 and limited places.
The Calderdale Way Relay is a six leg off road team race on 16 May 2027, starting at Clay House in West Vale and finishing at Spring Hall. Entries open online in December 2026 and are limited to 100 teams on a first come first served basis.
A single lap trail of approximately 10 km through Quarry Bank Mill grounds on 18 May 2027, with mixed surfaces, a new flat one mile loop, chip timing and a bespoke finisher medal.
A short 5.6 km fell race on Blackstone Edge in the South Pennines featuring rough terrain, a notable bog and Pennine Way sections; pre entry is required and minimum age is 16.
A countryside 5 km at Bowdon Rugby Club combining two laps, drinking stations approximately every kilometre and a mix of inflatable and non-inflatable obstacles. Up to five alcoholic drinks per runner are permitted and participants must be over 18.
Timed track event in Manchester offering 6, 12 or 24 hour options on a 400m loop. Solo or teams up to four, all finishers receive a time and medal.
June 2027
A handicapped fell race of about 3.5 miles with 860 feet of ascent, held each Whitsun Tuesday and described as the oldest continuously run fell race in the world. Entrants must be over 18 and the route includes two road crossings.
A 24-hour trail challenge in Edale where runners complete as many 23.3 km loops (977 m ascent each) as possible. Entries limited to 50 with indoor transition, camping and a single log-cabin option; support, navigation notes and an eco-trophy included..
A 5 km muddy obstacle course through Graves Park woodland and fields, with start and finish by the animal farm. Organised by Cancer Research UK to raise funds for cancer research, the event includes timed wave starts and onsite parking.
Derby Pretty Muddy 5k is an obstacle course at Markeaton Park with climbing, crawling and sliding across mixed terrain. It is for participants aged 13 and over and includes a fundraising element, a kit pack and a finisher medal.
A 15.7 km fell race at Tittesworth Reservoir in the Peak District on 6 June 2027, with 565 m of climb, entry on the day and team competition for teams of three.