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Runs in East Midlands in May 2026

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A selection of races with top reviews based in the village of Naseby famous for the Battle of Naseby in 1645. The ultra takes in Althorp, home of the Spencer family and Princess Diana's resting place.
  • Sun 10 May
  • £24-£60
Naseby, Northamptonshire, UK

Shires and Spires

A selection of races with top reviews based in the village of Naseby famous for the Battle of Naseby in 1645. The ultra takes in Althorp, home of the Spencer family and Princess Diana's resting place.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £26-£28
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Lincolnshire Run

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Age 12 & over
  • Sun 3 May
  • $99-$149
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Lincoln Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Wed 6 May
  • £17-£19
Towcester, Northamptonshire, UK

Silverstone Grand Prix 10K Race

  • 10 km road running
  • Fri 8 May
  • £33.30-£39
Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK

Bat Challenge

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
  • £20-£75
Corby, Northamptonshire, UK

Run Rabbit Trail Festival

  • Trail run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 9 May
  • £38-£40
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK

Spire Ultra

  • 33 miles trail running
  • Sat 16 May
  • £45-£85
Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK

The Trent Valley Ultra Marathon

  • 50 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 16 May
  • £33-£35
Matlock, Derbyshire, UK

Ian Milne White Peak Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 16 May
  • £30-£32
Matlock, Derbyshire, UK

White Peak Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 800 ft ascent
  • Sat 16 May
  • £17-£19
Matlock, Derbyshire, UK

Festival of Running Down in a Shot 10K

  • 10 km trail running + 372 m ascent
  • Sun 17 May
  • £3-£25
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

Eyam Half Marathon

  • Fun run
  • Half marathon
  • Short walk
  • Sun 17 May
  • £33-£35
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK

Market Harborough Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 24 May
  • £30-£32
Buxton, Derbyshire, UK

The Buxton Half Marathon

  • 13.1 miles road running + 1508 ft ascent

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