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.
April 2027
A six hour looped running challenge in Sherwood Pines where participants run as many laps as they wish or complete one lap and receive a bespoke finisher medal.
Trail races of 10K, 15K and half marathon run within Elvaston Castle Country Park across woodland, parkland and riverside paths by the River Derwent.
Trail event at Thoresby Park on 18 April 2027 offering distances from 2km to marathon, canicross options, live chip timing, and on-site parking.
A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.
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.
Run as many 5k trail laps as you wish in six hours at Beacon Hill Country Park as the sun sets and the head torches come out.
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.
Six hour timed challenge of 3.3 mile laps at Pooley Country Park with on-site facilities, charity options and an on demand participation alternative.
A supported 75 miles (120 km) trail ultra from Alrewas to Beacon Hill across three counties, with six checkpoints, a 3-person relay option and UTMB Index 100K recognition.
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.
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.
A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Braunstone Park on 15 May 2027 combining grass and path with climbs, crawls and slides. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target of £50.
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.
June 2027
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.
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 team relay options, nine checkpoints and a 32 hour cut off.
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.