Derby
Trail Running Calendar near Derby 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Derby for 2026-2027! We've gathered 137 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
A roughly 34 km Peak District trail run through villages and gritstone edges, raising funds for Grindleford Primary School and organised by volunteers.
Trail marathon and 20 mile routes around North Wingfield on an anti clockwise circular course with checkpoints, GPX navigation files and on course medic cover.
Forest trail races at Sherwood Pines on 14 March 2027 offering 20 mile, half marathon, 10k and a junior run. Multi terrain undulating routes with route maps and GPX files, bespoke medals, free photos and prizes.
A six hour trail challenge on roughly 5.45 km laps around Holme Pierrepont Country Park with muddy sections and two route options, entry £41.50.
Trail marathon around Charnwood from Brush Bowls Club with long and short routes of 27 and 18 miles, checkpoints, cutoffs and on course refreshments.
Trail races in Bakewell on 21 March 2027 with three distances, professional timing and a post-race Thornbridge beer and Bakewell pudding.
A backyard ultra at Beacon Hill Country Park with a 6.71 km loop every hour until one runner remains, plus a 12 hour taster option.
A last person standing backyard ultra at Sherwood Pines on 27 March 2027 with hourly 4.19 mile laps on forest trails, live timing, on-course aid and race trophies.
April 2027
Weekend races on the Monsal Trail near Bakewell offering a half marathon and a 10K across scenic, traffic free sections with tunnels and a viaduct.
Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 10 April 2027 with marked routes, chip timing, medals, water stations and paid parking.
A looped 6.03 km course around Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, Day Two runs the lap in reverse; runners may complete as many laps as possible in six hours or finish one for a bespoke medal.
An inflatable obstacle course event at Elvaston Castle Country Park on 17 April 2027 offering 2.5k to 15k lap distances with music zones and a midway water station.
Ladies only 13.1 mile out and back trail near Sutton Scarsdale with 200 m ascent, a turnaround aid station, marshal and medic cover, and post race cake and hot drinks.
A six hour looped run at Sherwood Pines on the Saturday of a weekend event, with lap counting and a bespoke finisher medal.
Scenic off road trail run at Elvaston Castle Country Park with 10.4 km, 14.5 km and a Half Marathon along the River Derwent.
Trail races at Chasewater Country Park on 18 April 2027, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and junior races on mixed lakeside and woodland terrain.
Trail race from Houndkirk Road near the Fox House pub in Sheffield, about 10 km with 259 m ascent, mandatory kit checks and age-category prizes.