Trails of Mena
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Trails of Mena : Marathon and 20 mile trail race
Trails of Mena is a trail running event on 13 March 2027 based at North Wingfield Community Resource Centre, Whiteleas Avenue, North Wingfield, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S42 5PW. The event offers a marathon distance and a 20 mile trail distance and takes place on an anti-clockwise circular route that links local trails used by Mena.
Distances
- Trail Marathon
- 20 mile trail run
The course combines trail, field and woodland terrain and includes sections of the 5 Pits Trail. The route is partially waymarked at major junctions and GPX files are provided. Participants are responsible for their own navigation and should use the GPX where required.
The route leaves the race HQ, follows the 5 Pits Trail via Pilsley and Tibshelf, heads east to Teversal and on to Rowthorne near Hardwick Hall without entering the Hardwick grounds. The course crosses the M1, passes the farmland of Sutton Scarsdale and Sutton Springs Wood, then rejoins the 5 Pits Trail back to the finish.
Entry is open from 4 June 2026 and closes 6 March 2027. Age limit is 18 or older. Time limit for completion is 7 hours. The 20 mile route has two checkpoints and the marathon has three; checkpoints provide drinks and sweet and savoury food. Every finisher receives a medal and there are prizes for first male and first female in each race. Medic cover is provided on course and at race HQ. Free car parking is available at the centre and on adjoining estate roads. Dogs are not permitted due to permit and insurance restrictions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
