Trail Races
Sign up for a Peaks and Dales trail race that celebrate the unique countryside of Derbyshire and the Peak District. From short self-navigated trail runs to half marathons and beyond, each race route is carefully designed to take you through the most scenic and runnable trails in the region. Explore hidden forest tracks, windswept moorlands, and undulating ridgelines on routes that challenge your legs and reward you with incredible views. Check out the events below and find your next trail adventure.
The Eckington Epic
Date: Sunday 22nd February 2026​​
Time: Start waves from 8.45am to 11am
Location: Green Lawns Community Centre, S21 5RX
Price: £5 UKA affiliated, £7 unaffiliated
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The Eckington Epic is a 7-mile trail race that showcases some of North Derbyshire's finest countryside. Taking place on the trails around Eckington and Marsh Lane, just south of Sheffield, the route takes runners on a scenic journey through woodland trails, rolling farmland, and easy bridleways. Enjoy some great views stretching towards the Moss Valley and the edges of the Peak District. The course contains a mix of runnable sections and a few testing climbs that will challenge your legs.
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The Bluebell Bimble
Date: Saturday 25th April 2026​​
Time: Start waves from 8.45am to 11am
Location: Wadshelf Village Hall, S42 7BX
Price: £5 UKA affiliated, £7 unaffiliated
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The Bluebell Bimble is a 6 mile trail race taking place in the rolling Derbyshire countryside between Chesterfield and the Peak District. The highlight of this six mile loop is the beautiful Linacre Reservoirs and surrounding bluebell woods. The route is very runnable with long flowing descents, easy forest trails, and only one tough climb near the end.​
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