Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

A 10 km trail race through Stalybridge Country Park and local moorland. Finishers receive a local chip muffin voucher for completing this event organized by Crazy Legs Events.

Take on the Hope Wakes Fell Race on 1 July 2026: a scenic 9.5 km Peak District route with 458 m of climb, starting and finishing at Hope Sportsfield. On the day entry is £8 and all profits go to local charities.

Race 2 of the Bramhall Runners Foodbank series is a 5.5 km event through Happy Valley in Bramhall, with limited online entries and proceeds donated to Stockport Foodbank. UKA members receive a discount and series entries are available.

Take on the Winster Hill Race in the heart of the Peak District with a 4 mile course and 177 m of climb that rewards effort with stunning views. Open to runners aged 14 and up with affordable pre entry and on the day entry available.

A guided trail running weekend from Nab View Bunkhouse near Edale featuring the 23 mile Edale Skyline with 1288 m ascent and an optional 10 km loop. The organiser provides technique, fuelling and pacing guidance; tickets are currently sold..

A point to point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton City Centre to Brindley Place in Birmingham. The race uses seeded time trial waves, includes a 360 metre tunnel and has floating drink stations every three miles.

A range of distances on 4 July around the Ironbridge valley, based at The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley. Options include 8 miles, 16 miles and a marathon, with mixed terrain, onsite parking and finisher bling.

Warslow Fell Race on 4 July 2026 features senior and junior fell races from Warslow Village Hall. The senior course is 10 km with 675 m ascent on steep, technical terrain and is licensed by the Fell Runners Association.

Join the Coal Aston Gala Chase for a scenic 4.7 mile summer trail run through Derbyshire's Moss Valley. The event features a family fun run and finishes with free cake for all participants. It's part of the lively Annual Coal Aston Summer G..

Trail options from Bakewell across the Southern Peak District include 100 km, 50 km, 25 km and a 10 mile Bakewell option. The event features a signed route, GPS tracking, covered rest stops, medical support and camping facilities.

A licensed, timed five mile trail race through Smalley, Mapperley and Shipley Country Park with water stations, a race village and prizes. A separate one mile colourful fun run on the event field provides a finisher medal and limited places..

Pretty Muddy 5k at Heaton Park on 4 July 2026 is an obstacle course event over grass, paths and woodland where participants aged 13 and over take part in staggered waves while fundraising for cancer research.

A 24 hour challenge on a 1 mile loop at Nuneaton Harriers track where runners complete one mile each hour for 24 consecutive hours, with a substantial finisher's medal for completers and limited attended places.

Experience a chip timed multi terrain race through the picturesque country roads and bridleways of Willingham. Choose between 10km and 4 mile routes followed by fun races for children at the local recreation ground.

A 21.1 km off‑road half marathon along The Ridgeway between Wendover and Princes Risborough, featuring 526 m of ascent, two repeated aid stations, full route marking and a 4 hour time limit.

Community road races of 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km youth race at Jobbers Wood near Much Hadham on 5 July 2026. Organised by The Bishop's Stortford High School as a fundraiser with chip timing, finisher T shirts and age group trophies.

A community organised fell race around Great Hucklow covering about 10 km with roughly 340 m of ascent. The route crosses moorland, fields and woods and finishes back at the school with flapjacks provided by the village.

A trail half marathon at Lyme National Trust on 5 July 2026 with a route via the Gritstone Trail, Kerridge Ridge and the Macclesfield Canal. The course is fully marked and marshalled with two aid stations and a finishers medal or tree optio..

Forest trail races at Cannock Chase on 5 July 2026 feature a half marathon and 10k through hilly woodland, available route maps, on-site parking, a bespoke medal and free race photographs.

Trail races of 10 km, 22 km and 50 km take place around Tittesworth Reservoir in the southern Peak District on 5 July 2026, with marked courses, regular aid stations and on site pay and display parking.