Runs in East Midlands in May 2026

Find runs in East Midlands in May 2026 - filter by date, location or category, display on a map or use the advanced search to find your perfect race.

Filter by place

Filter by date

Map

Event listings

Select an event for photos, video, route, location, reviews, entry fees and how to enter.

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

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

Taking place at Sherwood Forest, Smash Sherwood is set to be a banger of a race! Expect mixed terrain, hills, loose surfaces and exposed tree roots as you experience the forest. Medal and T-shirt too!

Sun 17 May
FREE-£40

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Taking place at Sherwood Forest, Smash Sherwood is set to be a banger of a race! Expect mixed terrain, hills, loose surfaces and exposed tree roots as you experience the forest. Medal and T-shirt too!

Fun run
5K run
10K run
Trail run

Families
Beginner-friendly
Event village
Age 4 & over

Sun 17 May
£33-£35

Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Snap Fitness Market Harborough Half Marathon

Take on 13.1 miles of closed-road running through the beautiful Leicestershire countryside in a brand-new event that blends scenic miles with a buzzing race-day atmosphere.

13.1 miles road running + 652 ft ascent

Venue accessible
Enter online
Undulating
Traffic free
Event village
Free venue entry
Age 17 & over

A day of duathlon for juniors and adults, based around the traffic-free Darley Moor race track - an ideal venue to try out a dual-disciplined sport.

Sat 23 May
£10-£45

Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Darley Moor May Duathlon

A day of duathlon for juniors and adults, based around the traffic-free Darley Moor race track - an ideal venue to try out a dual-disciplined sport.

Kids duathlon 5
Sprint duathlon

Families
Beginner-friendly
Event village
Rural
Free venue entry
Age 8 & over

Run it your way, from 5k to ultra, at your own pace, on a looped scenic Northampton trails. Inclusive, flexible, and rewarded with an amazing medal every time.

Sat 23 May
£15-£34

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Catch Me If You Can | Northampton

Run it your way, from 5k to ultra, at your own pace, on a looped scenic Northampton trails. Inclusive, flexible, and rewarded with an amazing medal every time.