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Fun runs in East Midlands

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Taking place at Sherwood Forest, Smash Sherwood Junior Race is set to be a banger! Expect lovely trails as you experience the sights and sounds of the forest. Medal and T-shirt too!
  • Sun 17 May
  • FREE-£15
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Smash Sherwood | Junior Race

Taking place at Sherwood Forest, Smash Sherwood Junior Race is set to be a banger! Expect lovely trails as you experience the sights and sounds of the forest. Medal and T-shirt too!

  • 1 mile trail running + 14 m ascent
Come and enjoy these fully waymarked trail races plus a fun 2k children’s run, set in the scenic Winwick Hall Estate with varied terrain, hills and speedy descents.
  • Sun 19 Jul
  • £8
Winwick, Northamptonshire

Winwick Hall Trail Races | 2K Children's Race

Come and enjoy these fully waymarked trail races plus a fun 2k children’s run, set in the scenic Winwick Hall Estate with varied terrain, hills and speedy descents.

  • 2 km trail running
A great opportunity to be part of the day's events but over a shorter distance. Run the start and finish of the half marathon route with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park.
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £17
Northampton, Northamptonshire

The Amazing Northampton Run | 3 Mile Fun Run

A great opportunity to be part of the day's events but over a shorter distance. Run the start and finish of the half marathon route with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park.

  • 3.3 miles road running + 128 ft ascent
The Fun Run after the Chatsworth 10K gives families and those wanting a shorter distance a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Chatsworth Estate! Why not run both?
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £6-£8
Bakewell, Derbyshire

Chatsworth 10K and Fun Run | Fun Run

The Fun Run after the Chatsworth 10K gives families and those wanting a shorter distance a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Chatsworth Estate! Why not run both?

  • 3 km multi terrain running
Halloween-themed family nighttime Fun Run at Irchester Country Park. There’s an awesome finishers' medal for all participants and prizes for the best fancy dress!
  • Fri 30 Oct
  • £12
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Irchester Spooktacular | 2K Family Fun Run

Halloween-themed family nighttime Fun Run at Irchester Country Park. There’s an awesome finishers' medal for all participants and prizes for the best fancy dress!

  • 2 km trail running
Welcome to the Tunnel Vision Night and Dawn Runs. Some of you love running in the dark. Some of you prefer it in the morning and others at night. Well, you can do both!
  • Thu 5 - Fri 6 Nov
  • £23
Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Petzl Tunnel Vision

Welcome to the Tunnel Vision Night and Dawn Runs. Some of you love running in the dark. Some of you prefer it in the morning and others at night. Well, you can do both!

  • Trail run 2
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Nottingham!
  • Sat 7 Nov
  • £8-£15
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Nottingham MoRun | Mini MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Nottingham!

  • 1.5 km road running
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Derby!
  • Sat 14 Nov
  • £8-£15
Derby, Derbyshire

Derby MoRun | Mini MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Derby!

  • 1.5 km trail running
Celebrate Christmas at Sherwood Forest with this dazzling festive Fun Run perfect for the whole family!
  • Sun 22 Nov
  • £7
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Sherwood Christmas Junior Run

Celebrate Christmas at Sherwood Forest with this dazzling festive Fun Run perfect for the whole family!

  • 1.3 km multi terrain running
Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
  • Sun 13 Dec
  • £7
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salcey Forest Christmas Junior Fun Run

Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!

  • 1.2 km multi terrain running
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!
  • Sun 17 Jan 2027
  • £14
Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire

ATW Mallory Race Circuit Winter Runs Fun Run

Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!

  • 1.25 km road running + 36 ft ascent
  • Sat 16 May
  • £70
Buxton, Staffordshire

Bog Commander | The Peak District Mud Run

  • 6 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £5-£27
Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10K

  • Fun run 2
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Sun 17 May
  • £3
Derby, Derbyshire

Sinfin 5 | Fun Run 1 Mile

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £3
Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Eyam Half Marathon | Kids Race

  • 2.1 km road running
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £2.50
Grimsby, Lincolnshire

Orsted Great Grimsby 10K & Family Fun Run | Family Fun Run

  • 1 km road running
  • Wed 10 Jun
  • FREE
Matlock, Derbyshire

Tunnels and Trails 10K Charity Race & Fun Run | Fun Run

  • 2.6 km trail running
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
  • £20-£95
Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Summer Wolf

  • 5K run 3
  • 10K run 3
  • Fun run 2
  • Trail run
  • Sat 4 Jul
  • £3
Ilkeston, Derbyshire

Smalley 5 Bells | Fun Run

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £8
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

The Normanby Hall 10K | 3K

  • 3 km road running
  • Fri 17 Jul
  • £22
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

5.30 Nottingham

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 16 Aug
  • £12-£15
Loughborough, Leicestershire

The Loughborough Colour Run

  • Fun run 2
  • Tue 1 Sep
  • £3
Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Eyam Fell Race | Junior Race

  • 3 km fell running
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • £4-£6
Grantham, Leicestershire

Equinox24 | Kids Fun Run

  • 1 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 20 Sep
  • £3.75
Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire

ABP Humber Coastal Half Marathon 10K & Family Fun Run | Family Fun Run

  • 1 mile road running + 19 ft ascent

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