Trail runs in East Midlands
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- Sat 25 Oct
- £26-£31
Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K | Saturday
Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Age 15 & over
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 26 Oct
- £26-£31
Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K | Sunday
Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Event village
- Sustainability policy
- Age 15 & over
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 1 Nov
- £12-£34
Reason To Treason Run-Powder Plot
“Remember, remember… your legs in November!” Put on your trainers, tighten your laces, and prepare to run like you're running away from 38 lit barrels of gunpowder.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 3 more races
- Sun 2 Nov
- £12-£34
Remember, Remember Your Legs In November
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, pick and mix medal and goody bag.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- All ages
- Trail run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sat 8 Nov
- £26-£28
Remembrance Run
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on a looped route within the time limit, with fuel stations, a Remembrance medal and goody bag.
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 12 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Fri 21 Nov
- £31.50-£37
Dormouse Challenge & Canicross
Run through the woods at the award-winning Salcey Forest while you're served mince pies and treats from the aid station! Run as many 3.5-mile laps as you wish in the time limit.
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Age 17 & over
- Fixed time runs
- CaniCross
- Fri 21 Nov
- £14.40-£18
Petzl Night Trails 10K | Salcey Forest
Salcey Forest in the dark with just your head torch to lead the way? The best Friday night there is!
- Trees not tees
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Age 16 & over
- 10K run
- CaniCross
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £7-£24
Sherwood New Year 10K, 5K & Junior Run
Get ready, set... and race! Take to the trail on this iconic course through Sherwood Forest and get your New Year off to a flying start.
- Families
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- All ages
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 25 Jan 2026
- £27-£35
Tissington Trail January Half Marathon & 10K | Sunday
A breathtaking half marathon and 10K, racing along the Tissington Trail with spellbinding views of the rolling Derbyshire Dales.
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 15 & over
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Wed 4 Feb 2026
- £33.30-£39
Squirrel Challenge & Canicross
The reservoir has it all. The tranquillity of the woods, open grassland and calming waters, it’s a beauty! Run as many 3.3-mile loops as you like within 6 hours.
- Trees not tees
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Age 16 & over
- Fixed time runs
- CaniCross
- Fri 27 Feb 2026
- £33.30-£39
Badger Challenge & Canicross
A tough but rewarding day out with great views! Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you wish. If you like uphills, you’ll love the first half of the lap. If you love downhills, you’ll love the second half!
- Trees not tees
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Park
- Sustainability policy
- Age 18 & over
- Trail run
- CaniCross
- Tue 24 Mar 2026
- £14.40-£18
Petzl Night Trails 10K | Salcey Forest
Salcey Forest in the dark with just your head torch to lead the way? The best Friday night there is!
- Trees not tees
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Sustainability policy
- Age 16 & over
- 10K run
- CaniCross
- Tue 24 Mar 2026
- £33.30-£39
Elephant Challenge & Canicross
Run as many 3.5-mile loops through the forest as you want within the 6-hour time limit, at the award-winning Salcey Forest.
- Trees not tees
- Newcomers
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Age 18 & over
- Fixed time runs
- CaniCross
- Sat 11 Apr 2026
- £46-£130
Rose of the Shires Ultra and The Rosebud Marathon
Rose of the Shires Ultra incorporating The Rosebud Marathon, showcasing a grand tour of Northamptonshire's beautiful countryside.
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Park
- Age 18 & over
- Ultra run
- Marathon
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £40-£45
Tissington Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
Come and join this slice of racing joy through the picturesque Derbyshire countryside. With a slightly downhill second half - you've got gravity on your side and a truly beautiful route.
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Event village
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 17 & over
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £24-£60
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.
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Sun 12 Jul 2026
- £19.95-£49.95
Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon
Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!
- Families
- Carbon offset
- Trees not tees
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Plastic bottle free
- Music
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Plastic-free event
- Age 14 & over
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Trail run
- Sat 18 - Sun 19 Jul 2026
- £28-£245
- 20% off
Belvoir Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival
A jewel in the castle crown! Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Leicestershire in the discipline of your choice! Celebrate in the festival village afterwards.
20% off
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 9 & over
- Kids triathlon 4
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon 2
- Olympic triathlon
- Half Ironman
- + 14 more races
- Sun 19 Jul 2026
- £12-£50
Revesby Running Festival
Runs with unparalleled scenery making them some of the most picturesque events in the area, on a private estate. 5K, 10K, half marathon or a totally unique running challenge 'Challenge The Estate'.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Park
- Rural
- Age 12 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Multi-terrain run
- Thu 6 - Fri 7 Nov
Tunnel Vision Night and Dawn Runs
- Trail run 2