Leicester
Trail Running Calendar near Leicester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Leicester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 77 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Local SI orienteering at the University of Warwick offering mapped sprint courses from easy to long with on-site parking and entry via Fabian4.
A night-time 10k at Salcey Forest requiring a torch, with Petzl demo kit, a canicross option, a marked two-lap crushed-stone course and on-course drinks.
Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse offers 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Junior races on flat tarmac and gravel routes, supporting Nottinghamshire Hospice.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a muddy four hour event on a 4 km loop where up to 30 runners complete laps and collect a bespoke medal when they tap out.
Monthly trail run from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park, a 6 to 8 km loop around Calke Abbey nature park; participants should bring head torches and high visibility gear.
December 2026
Trail run and walk in Nottingham on 13 December 2026 with 3 km, 6 km and 9 km options, marked route and post-event cake in the church hall.
Evening music-led trail run around Calke Abbey near Ticknall, roughly 6 to 8 km, organised by Run 4 U & Perform Running Club with free parking and required head torches.
Gaddesby Gallop on 19 December 2026 in Gaddesby offers online-only entry, number pickup and presentation at the village hall; dogs are not allowed.
A back to basics 10 km off-road cross country around Huncote with a junior race, limited online entries, low fees and no prizes.
January 2027
A seven hour Time Challenge at Northampton Active with animal-themed medals, distances from 3km to 50km, on well maintained Washlands paths and locations for aid and refreshments.
A six-hour self-paced lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park with a 3.3 mile runnable loop, canicross and rucking options, tiered entry fees and a charitable donation to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.
Trail run of about 6 to 8 km around Calke Abbey, starting from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park with free parking and a group warm up.
February 2027
Seven hour Time Challenge at Northampton Washlands offering flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals, distance pins, goody bags and aid stations.
A 23.4 km fell race around Charnwood Hills near Anstey with 515 m of climb, pre-entry only and FRA UK Athletics insurance.
A 7 hour Time Challenge in Northampton with lap based distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and on course aid stations.
A 6 hour loop event at Beacon Hill Country Park where runners choose how many 3.3 mile laps to complete; canicross and rucking are welcome.
A themed event at Shipley Country Park on 15 February 2026 celebrating the Chalkhill Blue Butterfly as part of the Butterfly Effect series, with tickets at £41.50.