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Ultra runs in East Midlands

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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
Come and join the Pop-Up Lucky Dip Medal Run! Do any distance from 3km up and then choose an incredible lucky-dip medal.
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • £15-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Pop-Up Lucky Dip Medal Run | Northampton

Come and join the Pop-Up Lucky Dip Medal Run! Do any distance from 3km up and then choose an incredible lucky-dip medal.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
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
  • £37.80-£44
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

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.

  • 6 hrs trail running
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
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.
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • £76-£130
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

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.

  • 54 miles trail running + 2575 ft ascent
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 18 Apr
  • £32-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Spring Run | Ultra Marathon

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.

  • 32 miles trail running
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
  • Sun 10 May
  • £60
Naseby, Northamptonshire, UK

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

  • 35 miles multi terrain running + 2052 ft ascent
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
A great introductory ultra in the heart of Salcey Forest with outstanding and regular support throughout from the team!
  • Sun 28 Jun
  • £55.80-£64
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

TrailFest | Salcey Forest | 50K

A great introductory ultra in the heart of Salcey Forest with outstanding and regular support throughout from the team!

  • 50 km trail running + 991 ft ascent
From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, charity challengers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park on a route from 10 miles right up to the full 100km with full support!
  • Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul
  • £49-£199
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge

From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, charity challengers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park on a route from 10 miles right up to the full 100km with full support!

  • Ultra run 3
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Trail run 2
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!
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £67.95
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon | Ultra

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!

  • 50 km trail running + 519 m ascent
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 25 Jul
  • £20-£22
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Rumble In The Jumble III | Ultra Marathon

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.

  • 32 miles trail running
From rolling hills to woodland paths, this is an opportunity to test endurance, build trail confidence and enjoy a professionally supported experience designed for runners and walkers alike.
  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep
  • FREE-£270
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

Ultra X England

From rolling hills to woodland paths, this is an opportunity to test endurance, build trail confidence and enjoy a professionally supported experience designed for runners and walkers alike.

  • Ultra run 4
  • 50K ultra run
  • Multi-terrain run 2
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
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.
  • Fri 20 Nov
  • £34.20-£40
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

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.

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • £41.50
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

The Rasselbock Run – Spring – Day One

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £41.50
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

The Rasselbock Run – Spring – Day Two

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £32
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Battle of the Brampton Valley Way

  • 28 miles multi terrain running
  • Sat 9 May
  • £38-£40
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK

Spire Ultra

  • 33 miles trail running
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
  • £75
Corby, Northamptonshire, UK

Run Rabbit Trail Festival | Quest for the Golden Carrot

  • 56.1 km trail running
  • Sat 16 May
  • £45-£85
Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK

The Trent Valley Ultra Marathon

  • 50 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £57-£59
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

Esk Valley Way Ultra

  • 36 miles trail running
  • Sat 15 - Sun 16 Aug
  • £73-£75
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Foxton Hound Ultra

  • 100K ultra run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • Ultra run 2
  • Trail run 2
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £33-£58
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

INFERNO - Edale's Ring of Hell

  • 10 miler
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep
  • £164
Retford, Nottinghamshire, UK

Robin Hood 100

  • 100 miles road running

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