Derby
Trail Running Calendar near Derby 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Derby for 2026-2027! We've gathered 129 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Trail runs at Rother Valley Country Park offering 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon with live chip timing, medals and post-race refreshments.
A lap based seven hour running event in West Bridgford offering distances from 3 km up to ultra marathon, with aid tables, a medal and a goody bag.
A score format fell race on the Eastern Moors with a three hour limit where competitors choose their own routes across Peak District hills, moors and dales.
A November running festival at Nottingham Racecourse offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and a junior race on a flat, lakeside course with chip timing.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a four hour event on a 4 km loop where runners may complete as many laps as possible; field capped at 30 and entry listed at £29.
A winter fell race on the Baslow skyline in the Peak District covering 13.2 km with about 400 m of ascent; field capped at 400 and proceeds support local causes.
December 2026
Trail races at Carsington Water on 5 December 2026 feature a half marathon and a 10k around the reservoir on marked undulating trails with marshals and an event village.
Festive 10k, 5k and junior runs around Chasewater Reservoir on compacted trail, raising funds for Shelter with medals, photos and prizes including best dressed fancy dress.
This three-hour mountain marathon score event unfolds in the Peak District's Derbyshire Dales. Run solo or with a partner in a timed navigation challenge. A pre-printed map, hot drinks, and post-race flapjack are provided.
Fell running score event in Alstonefield on 6 December 2026 with a three hour time limit, solo or pairs entry, SiTiming and mandatory FRA kit.
End of season event at Shipley Country Park on 7 December with a 6 hour format and random leftover medals for finishers; entry listed at £31.
January 2027
A night-time fell race in Dovedale valley covering 9.5 km with 345 m ascent across fields, riverside trail, a woodland climb and undulating paths.
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 26.5 km self-navigated trail race on Cannock Chase with 540 m ascent, five checkpoints, strict FRA kit rules and pre-entry limited to 160 runners.
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.
Trail half marathon in Sutton Scarsdale on 23 January 2027 with woodland and Five Pits Trail sections, an aid station, a finish medal and campfire refreshments.