Explore the East Midlands
From trail running in the Peak District to off-road cycling in Sherwood Forest, the East Midlands has a huge range of events and adventures to offer! Use the filters below to find a specific event in the East Midlands or keep browsing for outdoor inspiration.
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- Sun 27 Apr
- FREE-£45
Tissington Trail Marathon
Come and join this slice of racing joy through the picturesque Derbyshire countryside. With a slightly downhill second half - you've got gravity on your side and a truly beautiful route.
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sat 3 May
- £57-£77
ATW Mallory Race Circuit 50K/100K - Incorporating The British and BMAF 50K/100K Championships
Get ready for the challenge of a lifetime at the Mallory Park 50K or 100K race! A unique and thrilling chance to race on the same legendary motor racing circuit that once hosted a Formula 1 event!
- 50K ultra run
- 100K ultra run
- Sat 3 May
- £24-£32
The Livingston Relays
The Livingston Relays is a prominent road relay event in the Midlands over a 3-mile loop of the racing circuit. Mens, Womens, U15 Boys and U15 Girls categories and prizes.
- 3 miles road running
- Sat 3 May
- £25-£27
ATW Mallory Race Circuit 10 Mile Road Race
Incorporating the British Masters, English Masters and Road Runners Club 10 Mile Championships. Ready to take your running to the next level?
- 10 miles road running
- Sat 24 May
- £30-£37.50
Towcester Mill Brewery Sportive
A fantastic day of cycling from the picturesque Towcester Mill Brewery, exploring the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside to return to the warm hospitality of the brewery.
- Sportive 2
- Sun 1 Jun
- £30-£48
The Grange Spa Sportive
Start and finish in style from the fantastic grounds of a multi award-winning spa with fantastic views throughout then return to a welcome party with medal, hot food, music, fun and family games!
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sat 14 Jun
- £20-£25
Big Hike | Peak District
Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.
- Hike 3
- Sat 21 Jun
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk | Chatsworth House and the Peak District
Experience the Peak District's beauty as you travel along this breathtaking route. Enjoy magnificent landscapes, fresh air, and connect with nature while you explore on foot.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
- £39-£199
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
- Sat 28 Jun
- £18-£29
ATW Childrens Triathlon Mallory Park
Mallory Park Junior Triathlon: Where Dreams Take Flight! Nurturing the next generation of triathletes, providing a safe and exhilarating environment for children to discover the thrill of multisports.
- Kids triathlon 5
- Sun 29 Jun
- £48-£98
ATW Triathlon | Mallory Park
Mallory Park Triathlon Extravaganza: A Traffic-Free Triumph! A thrilling and safe circuit nestled in picturesque surroundings, boasting its own self-enclosed swim lake.
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sprint triathlon
- Super sprint aquabike
- Sprint aquabike
- Sat 5 Jul
- £90-£95
Tough Mudder Midlands | 15K - Saturday
One of the most technically difficult Tough Mudder events where all obstacles are scaled-up, with surprises, extra muddy terrain, killer hills and scenic views of Belvoir Castle too.
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sat 5 Jul
- £70
Tough Mudder Midlands | 5K - Saturday
One of the most technically difficult Tough Mudder events where all obstacles are scaled-up, with surprises, extra muddy terrain, killer hills and scenic views of Belvoir Castle too.
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 6 Jul
- £85-£90
Tough Mudder Midlands | 15K - Sunday
One of the most technically difficult Tough Mudder events where all obstacles are scaled-up, with surprises, extra muddy terrain, killer hills and scenic views of Belvoir Castle too.
- 15 km multi terrain running
- Sun 6 Jul
- £70
Tough Mudder Midlands | 5K - Sunday
One of the most technically difficult Tough Mudder events where all obstacles are scaled-up, with surprises, extra muddy terrain, killer hills and scenic views of Belvoir Castle too.
- 5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 13 Jul
- £39.95-£49.95
Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon
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!
- Half marathon
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- Sat 19 Jul
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Peak District
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Peak District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the UK's oldest National Park to support people living with cancer.
- Hike 2
- Sun 20 Jul
- £13-£55
Revesby Running Festival
Runs with unparalleled scenery making them some of the most picturesque events in the area, on a private estate. 5K, 10K, half marathon or a totally unique running challenge 'Challenge The Estate'.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Multi-terrain run
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £10-£53
Darley Moor September Duathlon and Trail 10km
Dive into the excitement of dual-discipline sports and trail running at Darley Moor! These events are packed with fun for everyone, from seasoned pros to enthusiastic beginners.
- Kids duathlon 5
- Sprint duathlon
- 10K run
- Sun 14 Sep
- £16-£75
The Amazing Northampton Run
Come to Britain’s largest town for the Amazing Northampton Run and take on a grand tour of everything great in Northampton including parks, riverside, sporting venues and amazing architecture!
- Fun run
- Half marathon 2
- Fri 19 Sep
- £75
Peak District Challenge | Copper Challenge 25K
By Wilderness Development Trek or Run: 25km, 50km, 75km, 100km or 100miles in 24 hours
- 75 km trail running
- Fri 19 Sep
- £80
Peak District Challenge | Gold Ultra 100K
By Wilderness Development Trek or Run: 25km, 50km, 75km, 100km or 100miles in 24 hours
- 100 km trail running
- Fri 19 Sep
- £99
Peak District Challenge | 100 Miles Ultra
By Wilderness Development Trek or Run: 25km, 50km, 75km, 100km or 100miles in 24 hours
- 100 miles trail running
- Sat 20 - Sun 21 Sep
- FREE-£37
Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend
A breathtaking half marathon in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside... it's how racing was meant to be! Take on the Tissington Trail and enjoy something magical!
- Half marathon 2
- Sat 20 Sep
- £60
Peak District Challenge | Bronze Challenge 50K
By Wilderness Development Trek or Run: 25km, 50km, 75km, 100km or 100miles in 24 hours
- 50 km trail running
- Sat 20 Sep
- £55
Peak District Challenge | Copper Challenge 25K
By Wilderness Development Trek or Run: 25km, 50km, 75km, 100km or 100miles in 24 hours
- 25 km trail running
- Sun 28 Sep
- £5-£24
Chatsworth 10K and Fun Run
An officially chip-timed, challenging, mixed terrain 10K in the stunning grounds of the Chatsworth estate. There is a 3K fun run for children, or adults who wish to take on a shorter distance.
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sun 28 Sep
- £41-£43
Robin Hood Half & Mini Marathon | Half Marathon
Welcome to the Robin Hood Half and Mini Marathon - one of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £53-£78
ATW Holdenby House Duathlon
Based in the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate, the traffic-free run lap follows a scenic trail and the rolling bike course enjoys fast-riding country roads.
- Sprint duathlon
- Standard duathlon
- Sun 12 Oct
- £17-£32
ATW Holdenby House Trail & Canicross
The trail goes through the grounds of the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate and on surrounding farmland with fantastic views of the country house, finishing through the iconic arches that adorn the grounds.
- CaniCross
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 25 Oct
- FREE-£35
Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K | Saturday
Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 26 Oct
- FREE-£35
Monsal Trail October Half Marathon & 10K | Sunday
Take to one of the most iconic trails in the Peak District for stunning and traffic-free racing joy on a former Midland railway line taking you through four tunnels and across the spectacular viaduct!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 9 Nov
- £21-£26
Mallard Cake Dash
Fast, flat, food! Boasting a scenic route, a hot drink and slice of cake at the end and a flat and fast course, what's not to be loved? A sure-fire hit with runners of all levels.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sat 22 Nov
- £11-£35
Derby MoRun
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
- £12-£260
Outlaw Half Nottingham Weekend
This popular weekend of multisport welcomes everyone to a wide range of activities, lively event village, grandstand seating, youth events plus some exciting new additions!
- Fun run 2
- Sprint triathlon
- Middle aquabike
- Half Ironman
- Sun 23 Nov
- £17-£45
Silverstone Run Fest
Join Run Fest Silverstone, where you'll step onto the revered tarmac of one of the world's premier F1 circuits to run your distance.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
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