Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

Forest races on hilly woodland trails in Cannock Chase offering a half marathon and a 10k in a summer schedule, with route maps, parking on site, a bespoke medal and free photographs.

Three marked trail distances around Tittesworth Reservoir and the southern Peak District, with marshals, stocked aid stations, chip timing, free race photos and a themed medal at the finish by the water.

Matlock Skyline Challenge on 5 July 2026 offers two unmarked off road routes from Matlock, raising funds for Derby Mountain Rescue Team. Routes traverse high ground, villages, meadows, moorland and woodland.

A six hour endurance run on a scenic 5k loop at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell. Fully chip timed with solo, pair, and team entry options so runners complete as many laps as they can in six hours.

Experience a 6 mile trail run through the Bromsgrove countryside featuring woodland paths and rolling hills. Starting at Sanders Park, this off road adventure offers a scenic route with medals for all finishers.

Ware Festival of Running stages a 10 mile, a 10k and children's races along the River Lee Navigation on Sunday 5 July 2026, with all proceeds to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and adult finishers receiving a T-shirt and medal.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle event at Fairlands Valley Park with mixed terrain, staggered wave starts and on-site facilities. Participants must be 13 or older and receive event support plus a finisher medal.

A short 5 km fell race at the Langley Village Fete in the Peak District, featuring about 198 m of climb and on the day entry with a £5 fee; places are limited to 60 and parking in the village may be busy.

A flat 1.5 mile towpath fun run in Methley, Leeds on 7 July 2026, organised by Rothwell Harriers to raise funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Medals and chocolate for all runners, a schools shield competition and post race community activi..

Black Rocks Fell Race in Matlock on 8 July 2026 runs mostly on good trails with a mid race climb past Black Rocks and a total ascent of 800 feet. The event is organised by Matlock Athletic Club.

A 6.7 km fell race around the Stiperstones from Snailbeach with 375 m of ascent, steady climbs and mixed descents. Entries are available by pre-entry or on the evening and proceeds support local charities and Natural England.

Race 4 of the Northants 5K Series takes place at Fermyn Woods Country Park on 8 July 2026, featuring a multi-terrain 5 km route through ancient woodland. Limited paid parking is available and series medals are awarded to finishers.

A single lap off-road 10 km race at Wyre Forest with canicross allowed and facilities limited to toilets and water at halfway. Series entry is open until 1 May 2026 and places are limited.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

A category BS fell race on 9 July 2026 at Thurlstone Gala/Football Field, South Yorkshire, featuring a single-lap undulating 6.4 km course. Entry fee is £6 and prizes include age-group awards plus cash for breaking listed course records.

A 59 mile point to point ultramarathon following much of the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester. The race has four checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options and enforces a minimum pace of 4.0 miles per hour.

A *10 km* trail race at Coombe Abbey Park on 10 July 2026, run over two laps through woodland, meadow and grass with on-course water and basic facilities. Tiered entry fees apply and optional charity donations are available.

A six hour, self paced lap event at Coombe Abbey Park on a 3.3 mile loop of stone paths, meadow and tree cover. Runners choose how many laps to complete; rucking is allowed and an eco friendly tree token is available instead of a medal.

A multi-day Spartan obstacle event at Belvoir Castle featuring Sprint, Super and Beast races plus kids races and Hurricane Heat sessions. The Trifecta Weekend format lets racers attempt all three main distances across the same weekend.

A point to point 57 mile ultra along the Severn Way from Worcester to Stonehouse, passing Upton-on-Severn, Tewkesbury and Gloucester. Four checkpoints offer vegan and gluten free options, finishers receive a bespoke medal and a head visor.