Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

A short 1.6 km hill race with 95 m of climb on Sugar Lane in Rainow on 11 July 2026, held as part of the Rainow Village Fete. Open to runners aged 8 and over with entry on the day.

A charity trek at Tittesworth Reservoir offering 10, 20 and 30 mile routes, team entry options and a mandatory kit list. Proceeds support a climate resilient water, sanitation and hygiene project in Bangladesh.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Abington Park in Northampton, with mixed-path and grass terrain. The event supports Cancer Research UK, has on-site parking and facilities, and requires participants to be at least 13 years old.

A muddy 5 km obstacle course at Lincolnshire Showground featuring climbing, crawling and sliding across mainly grass terrain. Organised by Cancer Research UK, the event requires participants to be 13 or older and includes on-site parking an..

A charity Pretty Muddy 5k at Cofton Park on 11 July 2026 with a grass, partly hilly obstacle course. Participants must be 13 or older and receive a fundraising pack, back sign and a finisher medal.

Trail running at Bawsey Country Park on 12 July 2026 with distances from 5k to ultra marathon, timed laps and aid stations. Parking is included and finishers receive a bespoke medal; virtual entries are available.

A roughly 17 mile circular self navigation route from Parwich in the Derbyshire Dales with about 2,000 ft of ascent. The event includes three aid stations and a collect and deliver Quest alongside a six hour overall time limit.

Ultra:5K challenges runners at Box End Park in Kempston. The format requires running a 5K on the hour, either five times or three times. The fastest total time across all the runs wins.

A 9.7 km fell race in Peak Forest with 247 m of climb, marked route and marshals. On-day registration is at the Reading Room and free parking is provided on the village recreation ground.

Ludlow10 on Sunday 12 July 2026 offers 5k, 10k and half marathon routes through town roads, local woods and trails. Post race hospitality continues into the day.

A fund raising multi lap running event on 12 July 2026 at Old Elizabethans Cricket Club, Worcester, supporting stroke services. Multiple race formats including a solo marathon, relays and a kids Wild Mile.

A Race for Life event at Abington Park on 12 July 2026 offering 10k, 5k and 3k distances with chip timing. The park course uses paths and grass; parking is on grass and the route is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

A summertime off road race of about 5 miles along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club. The event uses chip timing, provides finish mementos and shares profits with local charities.

Take on a classic Peak District fell race in Bamford on Wednesday 15 July 2026, a thrilling 4.5 mile course with 305 m of climb and spectacular views. Pre entry is recommended as day entries are limited.

A 6.7 km trail and fell race across Totley and Blacka Moor with about 270 m of climb, starting and finishing at the Totley AC pavilion. The route stays on public rights of way and includes steep, technical sections such as Piper Gate.

Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026 offers a city-centre trail and ultra that explores canals, quays and greenbelt areas around Manchester, with GPX files, waymarked routes, feed stations and medical support.

An evening trail event at Wendover Woods on 18 July 2026 supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre, with 10K, 5K and a 1.5K accessible loop. Routes are fully marked and marshalled and the event is licensed by the Trail Running Association.

Forest Warrior at Huntley Estate includes an obstacle mud run with climbs, crawls, hills and muddy swamps, plus a mostly obstacle free mud run. A separate kids 1 km race includes a medal and drink.

An inflatable obstacle-course fun run at Cheshire County Showground with 2.5 km laps and options for 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km. The event includes music zones, on-course water, finisher medals and food stalls.