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 Bradway Blitz
Date: Sunday 10th August 2025​​
Time: Start waves from 8.45am to 11am
Location: Bradway Community Hall, S17 4QR
Price: £5 UKA affiliated, £7 unaffiliated
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The Bradway Blitz is a scenic 7-mile trail race set between the edge of the Peak District and the outskirts of Sheffield. This unique off-road event leads runners through a mix of beautiful woodland paths, rolling farmland, and a handful of challenging hills that will put your legs and lungs to the test. The race is self-guided, adding an extra layer of adventure, and runners will receive written instructions to follow on the day.
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The Drone Valley Trail Half Marathon
Date: Saturday 11th October 2025​​
Time: 10am
Location: Drone Valley Brewery, Unstone, S18 4AB
Price: £23 UKA affiliated, £25 unaffiliated
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Welcome to the Drone Valley Trail Half Marathon, a brand new 13.1-mile race through the stunning Derbyshire countryside. Starting and finishing at the Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone, this trail race offers runners the chance to explore the best of the local landscape, with its mix of forests, fields, hills, and canal paths. This race is perfect for anyone training for their first trail marathon.
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The Holmesfield Howler
Date: Sunday 26th October 2025​​
Time: Start waves from 8.45am to 11am
Location: Holmesfield Village Hall, S18 7WZ
Price: £5 UKA affiliated, £7 unaffiliated
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The Holmesfield Howler is a challenging 6-mile trail race set in and around the picturesque village of Holmesfield, perched at the head of the Cordwell Valley. Surrounded by rolling fields, undulating hills, and edged by the wild moors that separate it from the Peak District, the route offers a fantastic taste of rural Derbyshire. Runners will enjoy a mix of varied woodland and farmland trails, following well-maintained paths and bridleways that wind through some of the area's most scenic landscapes.
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