KOTWF Race & Events Calendar
A complete overview of endurance events, from world-class races to local community meet-up
Monsal Trail Half Marathon
Event type: Running (trail)
Distance: Half marathon, 21.1K
Location: Monsal Trail, Peak District, UK
Entry details: Paid entry, £36 - £40
Course type: Trail, rolling
Who it’s best for: Trail runners
Sells out quickly: Sometimes
URL: https://www.nice-work.org.uk/e/monsal-trail-march-half-marathon-and-10k-weekend-9016
Peak Divide Classic
Event type: Ultrarunning
Distance: 76km (Day 1: 41km / Day 2: 35km)
Location: Manchester → Sheffield, Peak District National Park
Entry details: First come, first served. Waitlist available
Course type: Trail / hilly / point-to-point
Best for: Experienced trail runners seeking a social, supported, non-race ultra
URL: https://www.thepeakdivide.com
Event description:
A two-day, hosted trail journey across the Peak District. The Peak Divide CLASSIC is not a race, but a shared experience focused on movement, conversation and covering ground together.
Eyam Half Marathon
Event type: Running (road)
Distance: Half marathon, 21.1K
Location: Eyam, UK
Entry details: Paid entry, £25
Course type: Hilly road
Who it’s best for: Club runners
Sells out quickly: Sometimes
The Maverick Peak District X-Trail 2026
Event type: Ultra trail running
Distance: 50km and 100km
Location: Bakewell Showground, Peak District, UK
Entry details: Online entry closes late May 2026, £89 - £165
Course type: Trail / mixed terrain / hilly / technical
Best for: Experienced trail and ultra runners looking for a big Peak District challenge
Sells out quickly: Yes
URL: https://www.maverick-race.com/products/the-maverick-peak-district-x-trail-2026
Event description:
Starting from Bakewell Showground, the X-Trail takes runners deep into the Peak District across high moorland, river valleys, historic trails and iconic edges. Expect tough climbs, varied terrain and expansive views as you tackle a fully immersive ultra-distance adventure through one of the UK’s most loved National Parks.
The Maverick Peak District Trail 2026
Event type: Trail running
Distance:
• Short: 6km (+111m)
• Middle: 10km (+271m)
• Half Marathon: 28km (+600m)
Location: Bakewell Showground, Peak District, UK
Entry details: Online entry closes Tuesday 26 May 2026 (11:00), £52–£101. On-the-day entry if not sold out.
Course type: Trail / mixed terrain / hilly / technical
Best for: Trail runners seeking a scenic but challenging Peak District race, from first-time trail runners to experienced long-distance athletes
Sells out quickly: Yes
URL: https://www.maverick-race.com/products/the-maverick-peak-district-trail-run-2026
Event description:
The flagship event in the Maverick calendar, set in the heart of the Peak District. Starting from Bakewell Showground, runners tackle varied and challenging terrain across moorland, river valleys, historic trails and iconic Peak District edges. With multiple distances on offer, it delivers a true trail adventure with big views, tough climbs and a fully immersive National Park experience.
UTMB Mont Blanc
Event type: Ultra running (trail)
Distance: 171km
Location: Chamonix, France
Entry details: UTMB index + lottery
Course type: Alpine mountain trail
Who it’s best for: Experienced mountain ultra runners
Eyam Fell Race
Event type: Fell running
Distance: ~6.5km
Location: Eyam, Peak District, UK
Entry details: Entry online OR On-the-day entry
Course type: Fell, steep
Who it’s best for: Fell runners
Sells out quickly: No
URL: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=16213
Chatsworth 10k
Event type: Running (road/trail)
Distance: 10km
Location: Chatsworth, UK
Entry details: Paid entry, £24
Course type: Rolling
Who it’s best for: All levels
Peak Divide ONEr
Event type: Ultra (hosted trail run)
Distance: 76km
Location: Sheffield → Manchester, Peak District National Park
Course type: Trail / hilly / point-to-point
Best for: Experienced ultra runners looking for a full-day endurance challenge
Entry details: Limited entry
URL: https://www.thepeakdivide.com
Event description:
The CLASSIC route in reverse, completed in one day (Sheffield -> Manchester). A challenging but well-supported ultra across the Peak District with a strong community focus.