Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

Take on farm trail laps at Hyde Hall Farm with distances from 5k to ultra, including a Heavy Half option. On site parking and a bespoke finisher medal make for a friendly, flexible event.

Run the Whaley Waltz, a lively 5.8 mile fell race through Peak District trails at the Whaley Bridge Carnival each late June. Charity minded and community driven, it offers a scenic, fast challenge for club racers and weekend runners.

Enjoy scenic trail running around Carsington Water with undulating routes for a 10K or half marathon, both fully marked and chip timed. Finish with a bespoke medal, free photos and post race goodies in a lovely lakeside setting.

Enjoy scenic Thames Valley trails at Marlow Rugby Club with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon options on well marked off road courses. Chip timing, free race photos and a themed finisher medal make this a fun, sustainable event for all abilities.

Run 10K to 50 km on scenic Salcey Forest trails on 28 June 2026. Mostly firm, runnable paths and summer conditions make it ideal for road or light trail shoes.

Take on multi lap 5K loops at the Snickerthon in scenic Chasewater Country Park with distances from 5K to full marathon. Enjoy a relatively flat course, finisher medal and maybe a Snickers plus refreshment stops.

Explore the Peak District on the Edale Skyline Trail Weekend with the rugged 23 mile Skyline route or a shorter 10 km option. Stay near Edale, get guided trail coaching and enjoy spectacular views with fellow runners.

Run a scenic Half Marathon from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place along canal towpaths and through a 360 m tunnel on a flat route. Chip timed waves, early entrants may get personalised bibs, finishers receive a medal, T shirt and goody bag.

Take on the Peak District Ultra Challenge on 4 and 5 July 2026 from a Bakewell basecamp on a figure of eight route that can pass Chatsworth House. Choose distances from 10 km to 100 km with camping, full support and finisher medal and T shi..

July the Turd invites runners to tackle scenic laps around Ironbridge valley in Shropshire, with 8 mile, 16 mile and marathon options. Start and finish at The Unicorn Inn for a friendly pub atmosphere and a well earned finisher item.

Fen Gallop 2026 is a scenic running event held in Willingham, Cambridgeshire, featuring flat, multi-terrain courses along country roads, footpaths, and bridleways. Participants can choose between a 10K race or a shorter 4-mile option, both..

Run the Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon on 5 July 2026 along the Ridgeway between Wendover and Princes Risborough, including a scenic loop through Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve. This hilly 21.1 km trail has steep climbs and technical off road..

Join the Bishop's Stortford Mitre 10k, 5k and 1K on 5 July for traffic free village running in East Hertfordshire to support new school sports facilities. Enjoy chip timed races, a free kids 1K and a finisher T shirt or tree planting option..

Take on the Great Hucklow Fell Race on Sunday 5 July 2026 a scenic but testing 10 km 6 miles course across moorland, steep climbs and a splashy descent. Community run with a friendly village vibe, finish flapjacks and charity support.

Enjoy the Lyme Half Marathon around Lyme Hall, on scenic Peak District trails past Kerridge Ridge and White Nancy before finishing by the Macclesfield Canal. Entry includes parking and park access, and you can choose a medal or tree plantin..

Run summer trails through woodland and hills at the Cannock Chase Forest Half Marathon and 10k on 5 July 2026. Enjoy stunning scenery, bespoke medals, free photos and parking, with routes suited to beginners and seasoned athletes.

Join Race 3 of the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series on 7 July in Methley, Leeds for a flat 5 km towpath run raising funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. The final meeting adds a 1.5 mile fun run, medals for everyone and a lively post race B..

The Black Rocks Fell Race on 8 July 2026 is a scenic 9.9 km run with 250 m of climb, featuring a mid race ascent past the dramatic Black Rocks. Mostly on good trails, it starts and finishes at Cromford Meadows for a lively local challenge.

Tackle rolling countryside in the Thurlstone Chase, a lively 4.2 mile fell race with about 150 m of climbing on 9 July 2026 at Thurlstone. Friendly, welcoming event with limited places and cheap entry and day entries available.

Take on the MTC Severn Path Ultra on 10 July 2026, a point to point 59 to 60 miles along the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester. Expect varied terrain, limited signage, mandatory kit and a bespoke finisher medal and visor.