33 Fun runs in East Midlands

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  • Sun 1 Oct
  • £3
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK

Dovedale Dash | Children's Race

The famous cross country race in Thorpe, Dovedale since 1953

  • 1.25 miles xc running
  • Sat 7 Oct
  • £1
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK

No Walk in the Park | 1500M Fun Run

This is North Derbyshire Running Club’s official RunBritain/Powerof10 licenced 5km race held entirely within the Queen’s Park.

  • 1500 m road running
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £3
Derby, Derbyshire, UK

Shelton Striders | Fun Run

10K Race and a Fun Run of approximately 2 miles

  • 2 miles multi terrain running
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • £6.50
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, UK

Hedgehog Half Marathon | Hoglet Mile

This all on road half marathon see’s runners taking in the very picturesque villages and views of North Lincolnshire.

  • 1 mile road running
  • Wed 18 Oct
  • FREE-£5
Derby, Derbyshire, UK

Derby Midweek Races : 2023/24 | 1 Mile

Race 2 of 8

  • 1 mile road running
  • Fri 27 Oct
  • £20-£25
Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire, UK

The Skeleton Run

Fancy a sprint through the spooky woods in the dead of night?

  • 5 miles trail running
  • Thu 2 Nov
  • £20
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK

Tunnel Vision Night and Dawn Runs | Night Run

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!

  • 5 miles trail running
  • Fri 3 Nov
  • £20
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK

Tunnel Vision Night and Dawn Runs | Dawn Run

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!

  • 5 miles trail running
  • Sat 4 Nov
  • £1
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK

No Walk in the Park | 1500M Fun Run

This is North Derbyshire Running Club’s official RunBritain/Powerof10 licenced 5km race held entirely within the Queen’s Park.

  • 1500 m road running
  • Sat 4 Nov
  • £10-£14
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Nottingham MoRun | Mini MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with our focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!

  • 1.5 km road running
  • Sun 19 Nov
  • £5-£7
Heanor, Derbyshire, UK

The Matthew Walker Pud Run | 1.5 Mile Fun Run

A firm favourite on the running calendar, a 10k race with some scenic views in Shipley Country Park, ideal for seasoned runners and first timers alike.

  • 1.5 miles road running
  • Sun 19 Nov
  • FREE
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK

Clowne | Fun Run

The Clowne Half Marathon is an undulating course running from Clowne centre through the surrounding villages before returning to Clowne.

  • 1 mile road running
  • Wed 22 Nov
  • FREE-£5
Derby, Derbyshire, UK

Derby Midweek Races : 2023/24 | 1 Mile

Race 3 of 8

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 26 Nov
  • £3-£5
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK

Holmebrook Run Walk - November | 1500M

Two lap trail run/walk, choose 1500m or 5k.

  • 1500 m trail running
  • Sun 26 Nov
  • £7.50
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Boston Santa Run/Walk | Fun Run

Be part of the Boston Santa Run / Walk in 2023 on the last day of Boston Borough Councils four day Christmas Celebration.

  • 5 km road running
  • Sat 2 Dec
  • £1
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK

No Walk in the Park | 1500M Fun Run

This is North Derbyshire Running Club’s official RunBritain/Powerof10 licenced 5km race held entirely within the Queen’s Park.

  • 1500 m road running
  • Sat 9 Dec
  • £6
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Salcey Forest Christmas | Junior Fun Run

Watch out Dasher, Comet & Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails.

  • 1.2 km trail running
  • Sun 10 Dec
  • £12
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood Pines Festive | Santa Mile

Wild Deer Events travel into the Midlands and what better place than the majestic Sherwood Pines near Mansfield.

  • 1 mile trail running
  • Sun 10 Dec
  • £5
Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK

The Kettering Christmas | Christmas Scurry

Come dressed to impress Santa and join GBR Run for our first Christmas themed event at the picturesque Wicksteed Park!

  • 500 m road running
  • Sun 10 Dec
  • £7-£9
Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK

The Kettering Christmas | 3K

Come dressed to impress Santa and join GBR Run for our first Christmas themed event at the picturesque Wicksteed Park!

  • 3 km road running
  • Sun 10 Dec
  • FREE-£14
Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK

Grantham Santa Fun Run | 2.5K

The 2023 Grantham Santa Fun Run and Walk is a 2.5k route, with an optional extension to 5k.

  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 10 Dec
  • £7-£32
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Northampton Santa Fun Run | 2.5K

The Santa Fun Run is organised by the four Northampton Rotary Clubs together with Northampton Town Rotaract Club.

  • 2.5 km road running
  • Sun 10 Dec
  • £10-£40
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK

Harborough Santa Run | 2K

What better way to get warmed up for the festive period than a run or walk in a beautiful local park with a load of people dressed like Santa!

  • 2 km road running
  • Sun 17 Dec
  • £10
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, UK

Christmas Day for Runners | The Pyjama Express 3K

Another excuse to put off the shopping and get walking, jogging or running (it's more fun!)

  • 3 km trail running
  • Sun 17 Dec
  • £2-£15
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Lincoln Santa Fun Run & Walk | 2K Run

The 18th Lincoln Santa Fun Run & Walk will take place in 2023 starting in Castle square.

  • 2 km road running
  • Sun 17 Dec
  • £14-£18
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Lincoln Santa Fun Run & Walk | 4K Run

The 18th Lincoln Santa Fun Run & Walk will take place in 2023 starting in Castle square.

  • 4 km road running
  • Wed 20 Dec
  • FREE-£5
Derby, Derbyshire, UK

Derby Midweek Races : 2023/24 | 1 Mile

Race 4 of 8

  • 1 mile road running
  • Thu 28 Dec
  • £9
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Revesby Xmas Run | Junior Fun Run 2 Mile

After two years of success, The Revesby Run Series 2021 and Revesby Xmas Run 2022, Trident Sports Events are super excited to announce the 2023 Revesby Xmas Run.

  • 2 miles trail running
  • Thu 28 Dec
  • £9
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

Revesby Xmas Run | Junior Fun Run 1 Mile

After two years of success, The Revesby Run Series 2021 and Revesby Xmas Run 2022, Trident Sports Events are super excited to announce the 2023 Revesby Xmas Run.

  • 1 mile trail running
  • Mon 1 Jan 2024
  • FREE-£5
Belper, Derbyshire, UK

New Year's Day Hangover 5ml

New Year's Day 5 Mile Road Race

  • 5 miles road running
  • Sat 24 Feb 2024
  • £6
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK

Carsington Festival of Running | Junior Race

The inaugural Carsington Festival of Running promises to deliver a slice of racing heaven! Be enthralled! Be inspired! It's time to run!

  • 1 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 10 Mar 2024
  • £3
Retford, Nottinghamshire, UK

Retford | Family Fun Run

The wait is finally over and Retford Athletic Club is proud to announce entries to the 2024 Retford Half Marathon and Dave Maiden Family Fun Run are now open. Its sure to be a great event once again.

  • 2 km road running
  • Sun 30 Jun 2024
  • £19-£31
Derby, Derbyshire, UK

Derbion RAM 5 Mile

The RAM 5 Mile is one of the newest additions to the Run For All calendar.

  • 5 miles road running