Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

Run through woods carpeted in bluebells in the Chiltern Hills at the Bluebell 10km, a roughly 10 km guided spring trail on Sunday 26 April 2026. Grouped by ability with a Run Leader, it is ideal for runners who can manage 5 km non stop.

Join the Bleaklow Blitz on 26 April 2026 for an invigorating 12.9 km fell race from Torside Car Park up the Pennine Way to Bleaklow Head and back. Expect rugged moorland, 452 m ascent and stunning views for seasoned fell runners.

Take on the Ian Charlesworth Hartcliff Hill fell race in Penistone on 28 April 2026: a spirited 7.4 km loop over fields and rough tracks with great views and friendly marshals. Fast, well marked and ideal for club teams.

Malvern Hills Ultra offers 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile scenic but tough out and back routes along the Worcestershire Way. Self navigation with GPX support and helpful Timelords pacers, plus a bespoke finisher medal and commemorative swag.

Join the Cake Race on Sat 2 May 2026 in Diggle, starting from the Diggle Hotel, for a scenic 16 km fell challenge over the Pennines. Fast times, team prizes and a quirky cake reward for bakers make this a must do spring race.

Discover the Cotswolds with Tempo Trail Races on 3 May 2026, offering scenic trail distances from 10K up to a new 50K and a 100 km ultra. Choose your challenge and soak up friendly club vibes and beautiful countryside.

Join the Rapid Relays at Culden Faw Estate for solo or team relays, 5K and 10K sunrise runs, plus downhill time trial challenges. Chip timed with live splits, scenic woodland trails and free parking make it perfect for teams and supporters.

Explore classic Peak District trails at the TFG Castle & Cake Trail Races in Castleton, with scenic climbs and views of the Great Ridge and Mam Tor. Choose a 6.5 km or 13.1 km route, then enjoy treats and local bakery delights at the finish..

Worsley Woods Ladies 5 Mile Trail Race on 3 May 2026 offers a scenic 5 mile route through Worsley Woods in Manchester, welcoming women of all abilities. Entries open 31 December with limited places and on the day entry subject to availabili..

Start the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series with a flat 5 km along the scenic Aire and Calder towpath in Methley, Leeds. Run to support the Jane Tomlinson Appeal with prizes and keepsake shirts for series entrants.

Rainow 5 is a friendly 5 mile trail race on the edge of the Peak District, tackling White Nancy and the Kerridge ridge with about 230 m of ascent. Small field, community vibe and teas and cakes after, with proceeds to local charities.

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race bu..

Tackle the Bat Challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park: a six hour off road loop where you choose your pace and complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Expect a steady climb to scenic high points and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Tackle the Chiltern Hills 100K on 9 May 2026, a scenic but demanding trail ultramarathon around Chesham with 1800m of climbing. Limited to 250 runners, the marked course features checkpoints, live tracking and a finisher medal.

Tackle a scenic single loop through Sherwood Forest and surrounding estates with 30.8 mile or 40.8 mile trail options on May 9 2026. Enjoy forest trails, footpaths and country lanes past Creswell Crags, Clumber and the Major Oak, with full..

Run Rabbit Trail Festival at Deene Park near Corby on 9 and 10 May 2026 is a weekend of trail running and lively festival fun. Choose from short evening runs to a 56.1 km triple challenge, with music, activities and medals for finishers.

Tackle the tenth Spire Ultra, a scenic 33 mile trail around Chesterfield through high moorland, woodland, reservoirs and farmland. Enjoy marked tricky sections, aid stations and a commemorative keepsake at the finish.

Take on the 16th Marsden Moors on 9 May 2026 near Huddersfield, with three scenic circular routes including a full marathon across reservoirs and valley tracks. Limited to 150 runners, this friendly event offers checkpoint snacks and a fini..

Tackle an unmarked 18 mile fell trail around Castleshaw with about 3000 ft of ascent on Saturday 9 May 2026. Navigate checkpoints along footpaths including parts of the Pennine Way and enjoy manned feeds and hot soup at the finish.

The Apocalypse Ultramarathon on 9 May 2026 in Church Stretton offers four distinct loops totaling 50 miles and over 10,000 ft of climb. Run one to four loops in any order within a 16 hour limit while enjoying a rolling buffet at HQ.