Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

The Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run is an 18-kilometer trail running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing at Whaley Bridge Uniting Church, Derbyshire. The course features a mix of fast trails and challenging ascents, covering a total ascent of 488 meters, and takes runner..

The High Lodge Half Marathon – Autumn is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held in Thetford Forest, Brandon, UK. The circular course features a mix of hard-packed sand, grassy footpaths, and forest trails, offering a varied terrain suitable for both road runners and trail enthusiasts. Participants enjoy..

The Signpost Challenge Hike, organized by South Manchester LDWA, is a scenic and hilly walking event based in Marple, near Stockport. Participants can choose between two routes: a 24-mile course with 4,300ft of ascent or an 18-mile course with 3,000ft of ascent, both to be completed within 10 hours...

The Tideswell Terminator is an 11-kilometer fell race starting and finishing in Tideswell, UK. The scenic course passes through Litton, Cressbrook Dale, and features a challenging 1.5 km climb to the trig point at Hay Cop summit in Wardlow. Runners then descend towards Cressbrook before another clim..

The Thames Trail Ultra is a challenging 47-mile point-to-point ultra-marathon along England’s longest river, the Thames. Starting near Oxford in Iffley and finishing at the YMCA Y Centre in Henley-on-Thames, the course follows the scenic Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails. Runners experience a..

The Worcester Ring Run is a 23-mile running event held in Droitwich, United Kingdom, organized by Pulse Events. The 2025 edition starts and finishes at the Droitwich Rugby Club, featuring a scenic clockwise loop along the Droitwich Canal and Worcester & Birmingham Canal, passing landmarks such as Di..

Running Tribe Races take place in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, at two locations: Chalfont Park Sports Club and Chalfont St. Peter Community Centre. The event offers flexible distances ranging from 7k up to an ultra marathon, with participants choosing their distance on race day.The courses ar..

The Monster Mash 6 Hour Challenge is a timed running event held in Penistone along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail. Participants run laps of approximately 6.55 miles on a flat, mixed off-road and paved course. Runners can complete as many laps as they wish within the 6-hour limit, making it suitable..

The Stort30 Ultra is a classic 30-mile out-and-back ultra running event held in Hertfordshire, starting at the Hockerill Sports and Social Club in Bishops Stortford. The course runs alongside a scenic river, offering beautiful scenery and a flat, fast route ideal for both seasoned and first-time ult..

Pumpkin Plod is a timed running event held at Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks near Peterborough, UK. Participants run laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grassy areas through the forest. The event offers two options: a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, wher..

The Holmesfield Howler is a challenging 6-mile self-guided trail race held in the scenic village of Holmesfield, Derbyshire, near the Peak District National Park. The course features undulating hills, woodland, and farmland trails, offering runners a taste of rural landscapes along well-maintained p..

The Irchester Spooktacular is a Halloween-themed night-time running event held at Irchester Country Park. It features two distances: a 5k race and a 2k Family Fun Run, both set on fully marked woodland trails and tracks. Participants are encouraged to wear fancy dress, with prizes awarded for the be..

The November Nightmare is an exciting running event taking place over eight days in Telford, Shropshire, celebrating its 10th year. Participants can choose from various distances each day, including 8 miles, a half marathon (approximately 16 miles), or a full marathon. Runners can opt to compete in..

The White Rose Ultra is a challenging ultra-marathon held in Yorkshire, featuring a scenic 30-mile route around the Calder Valley. This event allows participants to immerse themselves in the stunning countryside while testing their endurance. The course includes a variety of terrains, such as rugged..

The Brewery Trail Run is a 10km (6 miles) trail running event held in the scenic Chiltern Hills near Tring, just 40 minutes northwest of London. Suitable for all abilities, the course features trails with some hills, with walking encouraged on steep sections. After the run, participants enjoy a priv..

The Fireworks 50 is a 50-mile running event organized by Zig Zag Running, held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Now in its fourth year, this unique race takes place on a traffic-free athletics track, offering runners a safe and controlled environment. Limited to 50 pa..

The Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K is an autumn/winter trail ultra marathon held in the Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing at Berkhamsted Cricket Club. Covering 50 kilometers with over 800 meters of elevation, the race follows a specially designed looped course featuring scenic woodland trails and st..

The Catherine Wheel Canter, hosted by ZigZag Running at Wodson Park Sports Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire, is a unique track running event held as part of the Fireworks Festival of Running. Participants can choose from distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, 50k ultra, or a 6-hour..

The Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k is a scenic autumn trail running event held in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire. The race features multi-terrain, hilly courses with significant climbs, making it a challenging yet rewarding experience for novices, seasoned runners, and marathoners see..

The Delamere Forest 21k and 42k trail races, organized by RunThrough UK, take place in the scenic Delamere Forest near Northwich, Cheshire, on November 2, 2025. The event offers a half marathon and a full marathon, with the marathon consisting of two laps of the half marathon course. Runners experie..