Ultra runs in East Midlands
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- Fri 19 Sep
- £75
- Fri 19 Sep
- £75
Peak District Challenge | Silver Challenge 75K
Not to be underestimated, the Silver Challenge follows the easiest and flattest routes between eight checkpoints but covers a long distance. For determined and experienced walkers and runners.
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 18 & over
- 75 km trail running + 2235 m ascent

- Fri 19 Sep
- £80
- Fri 19 Sep
- £80
Peak District Challenge | Gold Ultra 100K
A hilly and challenging route showcasing the best of the Peak District for those who can maintain 4kph over 24 hours. Night navigation experience is essential.
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- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 20 & over
- 100 km trail running + 3300 m ascent

- Fri 19 Sep
- £99
- Fri 19 Sep
- £99
Peak District Challenge | 100 Miles Ultra
Set off 9pm Friday; get back by 9pm Saturday. Navigate 100 miles through the night via set checkpoints over hilly and challenging terrain and maintain 7kph throughout.
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 20 & over
- 100 miles trail running + 4800 m ascent

- Sat 20 Sep
- £60
- Sat 20 Sep
- £60
Peak District Challenge | Bronze Challenge 50K
Take in the valleys of the dark peak and the scenic trails of the white peak and reach the highest point at 464m, with a 12-hour target time which is generous for runners and a brisk pace for hikers.
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- GPS tracking
- Hilly
- Age 16 & over
- 50 km trail running + 1140 m ascent

- Sat 27 Sep
- £26-£28
- Sat 27 Sep
- £26-£28
Runaway Challenge | Ultra Marathon
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run an ultra at your own pace on a flat, looped route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.
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- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 20 & over
- 32 miles trail running + 301 ft ascent

- Sat 27 Sep
- £26-£28
- Sat 27 Sep
- £26-£28
Runaway Challenge | 6 Hour Challenge
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run as far as you can in 6-hours at your own pace on a flat, looped route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs trail running
- Sat 1 Nov
- £22-£34
- Sat 1 Nov
- £22-£34
Reason To Treason Run-Powder Plot | Ultra Marathon
“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.
- Enter online
- Age 20 & over
- 31.5 miles trail running + 198 ft ascent
- Sat 1 Nov
- £22-£34
- Sat 1 Nov
- £22-£34
Reason To Treason Run-Powder Plot | 50K
“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.
- Enter online
- Age 20 & over
- 50 km trail running + 198 ft ascent

- Sun 2 Nov
- £32-£34
- Sun 2 Nov
- £32-£34
Remember, Remember Your Legs In November | Ultra Marathon
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run an ultra with the time limit on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a pick-and-mix medal and goody bag at the finish.
- Enter online
- Age 20 & over
- 31.5 miles trail running

- Sun 2 Nov
- £32-£34
- Sun 2 Nov
- £32-£34
Remember, Remember Your Legs In November | 6 Hour Challenge
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run as far as you can in 6 hours at your own pace on a scenic route, with fuel stations each lap, and a pick-and-mix medal and goody bag!
- Enter online
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs trail running

- Sat 8 Nov
- £26-£28
- Sat 8 Nov
- £26-£28
Remembrance Run | Ultra Marathon
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run an ultra marathon at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.
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- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 20 & over
- 32 miles trail running

- Sat 8 Nov
- £26-£28
- Sat 8 Nov
- £26-£28
Remembrance Run | 6 Hour Challenge
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run as far as you can in 6 hours at your own pace on a flat, out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag.
- Enter online
- Flat
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs trail running

- Fri 21 Nov
- £31.50-£37
- Fri 21 Nov
- £31.50-£37
Dormouse Challenge | Dormouse Challenge
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 6 hrs trail running + 91 ft ascent

- Wed 4 Feb 2026
- £33.30-£39
- Wed 4 Feb 2026
- £33.30-£39
Squirrel Challenge | Squirrel Challenge
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.
- Chip timing
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- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 16 & over
- 6 hrs trail running + 82 ft ascent

- Fri 27 Feb 2026
- £33.30-£39
- Fri 27 Feb 2026
- £33.30-£39
Badger Challenge | Badger Challenge
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!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs trail running + 423 ft ascent

- Tue 24 Mar 2026
- £33.30-£39
- Tue 24 Mar 2026
- £33.30-£39
Elephant Challenge | Elephant Challenge
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.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs trail running + 91 ft ascent

- Sat 11 Apr 2026
- £76-£130
- Sat 11 Apr 2026
- £76-£130
Rose of the Shires Ultra and The Rosebud Marathon | Rose of the Shires Ultra
MARM Race of the Year 2023! Rose of the Shires Ultra showcases Northamptonshire's beautiful countryside in a grand tour with impeccable organisation and top runner reviews to boot.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Age 18 & over
- 54 miles trail running + 2575 ft ascent

- Sun 10 May 2026
- £60
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £60
Shires and Spires | Ultra
The circular 35 mile ultra is a registered UTMB index race with 20.2 miles of cross country trails and 14.3 miles on road through wonderful countryside. Fully tracked and interactive
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 35 miles multi terrain running + 2052 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Sep
The High Peak 40 Challenge
- 40 miles trail running + 5800 ft ascent
- Sat 18 - Sun 19 Oct
High Peak 70/100K Ultra | 70K
- 70 km trail running + 1316 m ascent
- Sat 18 - Sun 19 Oct
High Peak 70/100K Ultra | 100K
- 100 km trail running + 1460 m ascent
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
Run Rabbit Trail Festival | Quest for the Golden Carrot
- 56.1 km trail running