Derby
Trail Running Calendar near Derby 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Derby for 2026-2027! We've gathered 125 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
A looped run at Hardwick Hall on a 6.03 km circuit where finishing one lap earns a medal, including a 48 cm heavy finishers medal or a standard-size option.
A trail Half Marathon and 10k at Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 26 June 2027, featuring waterside and countryside routes. Entries include chip timing, photos and a themed medal, with marked trails, marshals and a GPX route file.
July 2027
Multi-distance trail event from a Bakewell basecamp with camping, regular marquee rest stops, GPS tracking and medical support across looped Peak District routes.
A 10.1 km fell race in Great Hucklow on 4 July 2027 with 335 m of climb, permit insurance, on the day entry and team prizes at the Queen Anne.
A 10 km fell race in the Peak District at Matlock Rugby Club on 7 July 2027 with 250 m of climb; pre-entry required and minimum age 18.