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Ultra runs in East Midlands

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The ultimate quest! Complete all 3 challenges (Headlight Hop 10K, Thump Trail Half AND Trail Mix Challenge 25K) and earn eligibility for the Carrot Dash. Will you bring home the Golden Carrot?
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
  • £75
Corby, Northamptonshire

Run Rabbit Trail Festival | Quest for the Golden Carrot

The ultimate quest! Complete all 3 challenges (Headlight Hop 10K, Thump Trail Half AND Trail Mix Challenge 25K) and earn eligibility for the Carrot Dash. Will you bring home the Golden Carrot?

  • 56.1 km 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

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

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
Run it your way, from 5k to ultra, at your own pace, on a looped scenic Northampton trails. Inclusive, flexible, and rewarded with an amazing medal every time.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £15-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Catch Me If You Can | Northampton

Run it your way, from 5k to ultra, at your own pace, on a looped scenic Northampton trails. Inclusive, flexible, and rewarded with an amazing medal every time.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
Walk, jog or run! Choose your distance from 5K to ultra, enjoy stunning Washlands trails, and earn a well-deserved medal and goody bag.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £15-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Slow and Steady Wins The Race | Northampton

Walk, jog or run! Choose your distance from 5K to ultra, enjoy stunning Washlands trails, and earn a well-deserved medal and goody bag.

  • Trail run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 3 more races
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

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

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

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 an ultra at your own pace on an out-and-back route, with fuel stations each lap, and a medal and goody bag at the finish.
  • Sat 25 Jul
  • £20-£22
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Rumble In The Jumble III | 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 medal and goody bag at the finish.

  • 32 miles trail running
Journey through the beautiful countryside and villages that surround Market Harborough and traverse the Harborough Round long distance footpath through Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.
  • Sat 15 - Sun 16 Aug
  • £73-£75
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Foxton Hound Ultra

Journey through the beautiful countryside and villages that surround Market Harborough and traverse the Harborough Round long distance footpath through Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.

  • 100K ultra run 3
  • 50K ultra run 3
  • Ultra run 2
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

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

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
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.
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £32-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Battle Of Stamford Bridge 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
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, Rhino medal and goody bag.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £26-£28
Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Rhino 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, Rhino 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 31 Oct
  • £32-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Halloween 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
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

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
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, jumble medal and goody bag.
  • Sun 29 Nov
  • £25-£34
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Rumble In The Jumble VI

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, jumble medal and goody bag.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
  • Sat 9 May
  • £46-£53
Newark, Nottinghamshire

Dukeries 30/40

  • Trail run 2
  • Sat 9 May
  • £38-£40
Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Spire Ultra

  • 33 miles trail running
  • Sat 16 May
  • £45-£85
Newark, Nottinghamshire

The Trent Valley Ultra Marathon

  • 50 km multi terrain running
  • Sat 30 May
  • £89-£165
Bakewell, Derbyshire

The Maverick Peak District X-Trail

  • 50K ultra run
  • 100K ultra run
  • Sun 21 Jun
  • £41.50
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Pierrepont Plod – Winter

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £57-£59
Hope Valley, Derbyshire

Esk Valley Way Ultra

  • 36 miles trail running
  • Sat 22 Aug
  • £33-£58
Hope Valley, Derbyshire

INFERNO - Edale's Ring of Hell

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

Robin Hood 100

  • 100 miles road running

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