East MidlandsRunning Events in East Midlands
The East Midlands has a busy running calendar for runners of all standards. Hundreds of events throughout the year provide opportunities for the local community to get involved. Shorter distances, such as 5k or 10k races, often have a fun, friendly, and family-focused atmosphere, so anyone should feel encouraged to get involved. Nottingham and Leicester both offer Winter and Summer 5k Series, or there's a monthly 5k in Chesterfield and a 10k trail in Longshaw. For people searching for a looking distance, there are plenty of options for half-marathons and marathon events. These can be in the big cities of the East Midlands, such as the popular Leicester Marathon, which attracts over 4,000 runners and offers races at a shorter distance for family members and friends to get involved. Alternatively, there are plenty of events that make the most of the nearby countryside, in scenic areas such as the Peak District and Sherwood Forest. One of the most famous of these, and perhaps the most extreme, is the Robin Hood 100 (yes, that's 100 miles).
Sat, 13th Nov
Run Alton Towers 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
Alton, Staffordshire
half marathon, 10k, 5k
£36 – £40Booking perksGreat atmosphereRoadSat, 28th Aug
Belvoir Castle 5k & 10k
Grantham, Leicestershire
5k, 10k
£14.99 – £19.99Booking perksGreat sceneryTrailSat, 6th Nov
Nottingham 1.5k, 5k & 10k MoRun
Nottingham, Nottingham
10k, 5k and more
4.5(2 reviews)
£10 – £20Booking perksRoadSun, 7th Nov
Birmingham 5k & 10k MoRun
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
10k, 5k and more
5(5 reviews)
£10 – £20Booking perksRoadSat, 11th Dec
Locko Park Christmas 5k & 10k
Nr. Spondon, Derbyshire
5k, 10k
£13.99 – £19.99Booking perksGreat sceneryTrailSat, 26th Feb 2022
The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
half marathon, 10k
4.5(89 reviews)
£20 – £25Booking perksTrailSat, 18th Jun 2022
Locko Park 5k & 10k
Nr. Spondon, Derbyshire
10k, 5k
£13.99 – £19.99Booking perksGreat sceneryTrailThu, 19th Aug
Leicestershire Chase the Sun 5k & 10k - August
Loughborough, Leicestershire
10k, 5k and more
4.5(2 reviews)
£6 – £22Booking perksRoadSun, 22nd Aug
The Oundle 20 Mile Road Race
Oundle, Northamptonshire
4.5(21 reviews)
£3 – £30Booking perksRoadSun, 21st Nov
The Tissington Trail Marathon
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
marathon
5(11 reviews)
£35 – £37Booking perksRoadFri, 31st Dec
Sublime Peterborough New Year's Eve 10k
Peterborough, Peterborough
10k
4.5(1 reviews)
£24Booking perksSun, 20th Mar 2022
Birmingham Insurance Institute Fun Run
Tamworth, Staffordshire
5k, 10k
£10 – £15Booking perksSun, 17th Apr 2022
The Chasewater Easter Egg 10k & 5k
Burntwood, Staffordshire
10k, 5k and more
5(7 reviews)
£4 – £18Booking perksSun, 26th Sep
Robin Hood Half Marathon
Nottingham, Nottingham
half marathon and more
4.5(6 reviews)
Price TBCGreat atmosphereFlat roadSun, 10th Oct
Great Birmingham Run
Birmingham, West Midlands
half marathon, 10k
4.5(18 reviews)
Price TBCGreat atmosphereRoad
