Ilkeston
Trail Running Calendar near Ilkeston 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ilkeston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 127 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Approximately 10 km trail race around Waverley Lakes in south east Sheffield on a fairly flat, marshalled off-road course with age-group prizes.
An inflatable obstacle run in Bakewell with 2.5k laps, multiple distance options, music zones, on course water and a finisher's medal for all participants.
A fully marked 4 mile loop around Ilam with steep climbs, a river crossing and three summits, licensed by the Fell Runners Association and open to runners aged 18 and over.
A multi distance walking and running event based in Hathersage with routes from 25 km to 100 miles. Teams and qualified solo entrants can self navigate or join led groups with professional Mountain Leaders.
A half marathon along the traffic free Tissington Trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne with scenic views over the Derbyshire Dales. Races run on Saturday and Sunday 19 and 20 September 2026 with coaches to the start and a bespoke medal for finishers.
A six-hour looped running challenge in Sherwood Pines where runners complete as many laps as they wish and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.
One More Lap for Kids' Village is an in-person team event on 20 September 2026 at Stowe Field in Lichfield. Team entries are listed as free and the event is organised by One More Lap.
Peak Raid Mountain Marathon on Sun 20 Sep 2026 is a three hour score event in the Dark Peak, Peak District. Competitors run solo or in pairs; pre-entry only, minimum age 14 with under 18s accompanied by an adult over 21.
A Peak District fell race based at Hathersage Primary School featuring a 9.9 km course with 355 m of ascent. Pre-entry and limited on-the-day entry are offered, and a separate junior fun run is organised by the school PTA.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a four hour event on a 4 km loop in Derbyshire with small fields and bespoke medals for finishers.
New for 2026, Clumber Dirty Dozen is a 12 mile trail race around National Trust Clumber Park on 26 September with marshals, water stations and finishers medals.
A 13.7 km fell race around Wirksworth with 457 m ascent, rocky and moorland terrain, run under FRA licence in autumn with advance entry and age 18 plus requirement.
A September charity hike or run of about 16 miles over Beacon Hill, Bardon Hill and Old John, starting and finishing at Beacon Hill Country Park to raise funds for local people in need.
October 2026
10th anniversary five mile chip timed cross country and Canicross in the Upper Wreake valley on 3 October 2026 with prizes and commemorative medals.
Looped 5.64 km event at Hardwick Hall Estate on 3 September 2026 with a six hour lap option and bespoke finisher medals; field limited to 150 runners.
A 20.3 mile Peak District walk/run with 850 m ascent, a signposted route via Eyam and Chatsworth, and proceeds supporting outdoor learning at Thornbridge Outdoors.
A traditional cross country race in Dovedale with a 4 3/4 mile main course, a 1 1/4 mile Mini Dash for children, and a river crossing at the Stepping Stones.