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 Linacre Loop
Date: Saturday 3rd May 2025​​
Time: Starting waves from 8.45-11am
Location: Wadshelf Village Hall
Price: £5 UKA affiliated, £7 unaffiliated
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The Linacre Loop is a brand new trail race around the beautiful Derbyshire countryside between Chesterfield and the Peak District. The highlight of this six mile loop is the beautiful Linacre Reservoirs.
The race is self-guided, and runners will receive written instructions to follow on the day. There are no GPX files to follow, and no marshals on the route. You are responsible for your own safety. You will be timed out at the start and back in at the finish.
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The Drone Valley Trail Half Marathon
Date: Saturday 11th October 2025​​
Time: 10am
Location: Drone Valley Brewery, Unstone
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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