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Trail runs in East Midlands

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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.
  • Wed 4 Feb
  • £37.80-£44
Daventry, Northamptonshire, UK

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.

  • Fixed time runs
  • CaniCross
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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 7 Feb
  • £26-£28
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Lincoln Culture Run I

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
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 21 Feb
  • £25-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Any Kind of Weather Runner

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
Come and join The Doughnut Dash! At this event you can earn yourself a super fun medal along with some doughnuts at the finish line to celebrate your achievement!
  • Sun 22 Feb
  • £15-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

The Doughnut Dash | Northampton

Come and join The Doughnut Dash! At this event you can earn yourself a super fun medal along with some doughnuts at the finish line to celebrate your achievement!

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
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!
  • Fri 27 Feb
  • £33.30-£39
Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire, UK

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!

  • Trail run
  • CaniCross
Come and join in for The Flying Fox event! Are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills?
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £15-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

The Flying Fox | Northampton

Come and join in for The Flying Fox event! Are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills?

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Salcey Forest in the dark with just your head torch to lead the way? The best Friday night there is!
  • Tue 24 Mar
  • £14.40-£18
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

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!

  • 10K run
  • 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.
  • Tue 24 Mar
  • £33.30-£39
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

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.

  • Fixed time runs
  • CaniCross
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 28 Mar
  • £26-£28
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Finish Line 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
Rose of the Shires Ultra incorporating The Rosebud Marathon, showcasing a grand tour of Northamptonshire's beautiful countryside.
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • £46-£130
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

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.

  • Ultra run
  • 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.
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • £38-£42
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK

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.

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
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
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
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'.
  • Sun 19 Jul
  • £15-£60
Boston, Lincolnshire, UK

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'.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Multi-terrain run
Trek or run through the Peak District on a distance of your choice from 25K to 100 miles with full safety support, food, drinks and a delicious stew supper! Navigate your way or join a guided group.
  • Fri 18 - Sat 19 Sep
  • £61-£99
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Challenge

Trek or run through the Peak District on a distance of your choice from 25K to 100 miles with full safety support, food, drinks and a delicious stew supper! Navigate your way or join a guided group.

  • Trail run 2
  • 100K ultra run
  • 100 mile ultra run
  • 50K ultra run
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!
  • Sat 24 Oct
  • £28-£36
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

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!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
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!
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £28-£36
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

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!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sat 7 Feb
  • £41.50
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK

The Hardwick Hobble – Winter – Day 1

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sun 8 Feb
  • £41.50
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK

The Hardwick Hobble – Winter – Day 2

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sun 15 Feb
  • £41.50
Heanor, Derbyshire, UK

The Butterfly Effect – Birdwing

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sat 28 Feb
  • £20-£40
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK

The Belvoir Challenge

  • Trail run 2
  • Sun 1 Mar
  • £25-£30
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Pitsford Water Trail Races

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 1 Mar
  • £41.50
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Pierrepont Plod – Winter

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £41.50
Swadlincote, Derbyshire, UK

Rosliston Rumble: Weekend Edition – Spring

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • £7-£21
Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK

BB-Charnwood Marathon

  • Trail run 2

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