Ultra runs in East Midlands
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- Sat 8 Nov
- £26-£28
Remembrance Run
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on a looped route within the time limit, with fuel stations, a Remembrance medal and goody bag.
- Newcomers
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 12 & over
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Fri 21 Nov
- £31.50-£37
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
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
- Fri 27 Feb 2026
- £33.30-£39
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
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
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
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 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
Run Rabbit Trail Festival | Quest for the Golden Carrot
- 56.1 km trail running
- Sat 22 Aug 2026
INFERNO - Edale's Ring of Hell
- 10 miler
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run