Carsington Water
Trail Running Calendar near Carsington Water 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Carsington Water for 2026-2027! We've gathered 174 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
May 2027
A 7.5 mile clockwise circuit around Carsington Reservoir with scenic views, a bespoke finisher medal, and support for Derby & District RSPCA; entrants must be 16 or older.
A chip-timed 10K trail race through Sherwood Pines on 9 May 2027 with distance markers, a water station, limited entries and cash bonuses for fast winning times.
An off road 10 km starting at Harborough Rocks and finishing at Cromford Wharf as part of the White Peak Festival of Running.
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.
A 26.2 mile walking and running challenge around Alstonefield with 4800 feet of ascent, staffed checkpoints, food at the finish and community fundraising.
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 last-runner-standing backyard ultra at Far Coley Farm on 4 June 2027: hourly 4.167 mile loops on mixed trail until one runner remains, with an on-site village, limited accommodation, and crew facilities.
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..
On 5 June 2027 at Bakewell Showground runners choose from five trail distances from 6 km to 55 km across varied moorland, gritstone edges and valley paths. Outposts offer snacks and drink and the course is fully marked and timed.
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 fully supported 100 mile trail ultra around the Leicestershire Round with solo and four person relay options, nine stocked checkpoints and UTMB Index recognition.
A 12.9 km fell race at the Boar's Head Hotel in the Peak District on 9 June 2027. The route gains 402 m, has FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance, allows teams and on-the-day entry for £5.
A 5-6.5 mile hill run around the Dane Valley and Gradbach with river crossings, held alongside the Wincle Fete in June; the route changes with each host farm.
A continuous 108 mile Mountain Rescue Team race along the Pennine Way for active MRT members, running from Edale to Hardraw with a 60 hour time limit and significant ascent across upland terrain.
A colourful, timed event at Sherwood Pines where runners have six hours to complete as many 6.168 km laps as they wish, with prizes and rainbow-themed features.
A Peak District fell race on 16 June 2027 covering 6.8 km with 305 m climb; entry on the day available for £7 and juniors aged 16 to 18 can race free.
A muddy 5k obstacle course at Holme Pierrepont with climbs, crawls and slides across paths, grass and woodland. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target of £50 applies.