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Ultra runs in East Midlands

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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.
  • Fri 19 Sep
  • £75
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

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
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.
  • Fri 19 Sep
  • £80
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

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.

  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Hilly
  • Age 20 & over
  • 100 km trail running + 3300 m ascent
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.
  • Fri 19 Sep
  • £99
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £60
Hope Valley, Derbyshire, UK

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.

  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Hilly
  • Age 16 & over
  • 50 km trail running + 1140 m ascent
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.
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £26-£28
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 20 & over
  • 32 miles trail running + 301 ft ascent
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.
  • Sat 27 Sep
  • £26-£28
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

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
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run an ultra at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Guy Fawkes medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sat 1 Nov
  • £22-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Reason To Treason Run-Powder Plot | Ultra Marathon

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run an ultra at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Guy Fawkes medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 20 & over
  • 31.5 miles trail running + 198 ft ascent
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run 50K within the time limit on a scenic out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Guy Fawkes medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sat 1 Nov
  • £22-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Reason To Treason Run-Powder Plot | 50K

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run 50K within the time limit on a scenic out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Guy Fawkes medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 20 & over
  • 50 km trail running + 198 ft ascent
Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run as far as you can in 7 hours at your own pace on a scenic route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Guy Fawkes themed medal and goody bag!
  • Sat 1 Nov
  • £22-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Reason To Treason Run-Powder Plot | Time Challenge

Welcome to a 7-hour timed running event where you can run as far as you can in 7 hours at your own pace on a scenic route, with fuel stations each lap, and a Guy Fawkes themed medal and goody bag!

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 7 hrs trail running + 33 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 2 Nov
  • £32-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 2 Nov
  • £32-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 8 Nov
  • £26-£28
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

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.

  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Traffic free
  • Age 20 & over
  • 32 miles trail running
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.
  • Sat 8 Nov
  • £26-£28
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

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
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 21 Nov
  • £31.50-£37
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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 6 hrs trail running + 91 ft ascent
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 2026
  • £33.30-£39
Daventry, Northamptonshire, UK

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
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 16 & over
  • 6 hrs trail running + 82 ft ascent
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 2026
  • £33.30-£39
Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire, UK

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
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 2026
  • £33.30-£39
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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 6 hrs trail running + 91 ft ascent
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 2026
  • £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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Age 18 & over
  • 54 miles trail running + 2575 ft ascent
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 2026
  • £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

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 35 miles multi terrain running + 2052 ft ascent
  • Sat 20 Sep
Buxton, Derbyshire, UK

The High Peak 40 Challenge

  • 40 miles trail running + 5800 ft ascent
  • Sat 18 - Sun 19 Oct
High Peak, Derbyshire, UK

High Peak 70/100K Ultra | 70K

  • 70 km trail running + 1316 m ascent
  • Sat 18 - Sun 19 Oct
High Peak, Derbyshire, UK

High Peak 70/100K Ultra | 100K

  • 100 km trail running + 1460 m ascent
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
Corby, Northamptonshire, UK

Run Rabbit Trail Festival | Quest for the Golden Carrot

  • 56.1 km trail running
  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep 2026
Retford, Nottinghamshire, UK

Robin Hood 100

  • 100 miles road running

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