Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

Take on the Greenway Challenge in Letchworth Garden City: a self guided 13 mile clockwise run starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Enjoy marshalled crossings, a wooden medal, and cake at the finish while supporting Headway Herts.

Shires and Spires is a friendly multi distance loop from Naseby Village Hall offering races from 10 km to a 35 mile ultra across scenic trails and country roads. Routes alternate each year and GPS files plus live tracking guide runners.

The The Maverick Cotswolds Trail will take place in Cheltenham on Saturday 16 May 2026.

Run a scenic brewery to brewery 50k ultra through the Trent Valley on 16 May 2026, starting and finishing at Milestone Brewery & Tap in Cromwell. Celebrate with beer, food, live entertainment and a commemorative pint glass at the finish.

Tackle the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026 at Tackeroo Campsite with 10 km, half or full marathon over scenic off road trails. Limited to 500 entries, enjoy rolling terrain, aid stations, free parking and a finisher medal.

Join the Shindig in the Shire on 16 May 2026 for 8, 16 or 26.2 mile routes through the iconic Ironbridge Gorge. Tackle rewarding climbs then celebrate at the pub with ales, food and finisher bling.

Take on the Leaden Boot Challenge, a scenic 26.2 miles loop from Alstonefield through the White Peak with dramatic dales and ridges. Open to walkers and runners, the event offers checkpoints, finish food and a warm village welcome.

Take on the Pommie Panter Fell Race in Youlgrave, Peak District, a rugged 5.8 mile route with climbs, limestone descents and marshy sections finishing on the village high street. All profits support local village facilities and a friendly c..

Farmmageddon at Hyde Hall Farm offers multi distance trail running on a scenic 5.3 km loop, from 10k to a 100 mile event run over two days. Enjoy grassy trails, secure parking and finisher medals including a buckle for 100 mile finishers.

Join the Grim Reaper Running Festival at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in late May for races from 10 miles to 100 miles across scenic estate trails and ancient woodland. Camping on Friday and Saturday is included, and all finishers get a medal.

Take on the Grand Union Canal Race, a nonstop 145 mile ultra from Birmingham to Little Venice along scenic towpaths. Limited to 100 starters with a 45 hour limit, it welcomes supported and unsupported runners for a true canal challenge.

Beat The Sunset 50KM is a flat, single lap ultramarathon along the Thames Path and Jubilee River near Maidenhead, mostly off road with four aid stations. Enjoy a scenic late afternoon run with chip timing, mementoes and live tracking.

Take on the Ridgeway Challenge, an 86 mile point to point trail race along Britain’s ancient Ridgeway from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury. Tackle the full route in 28 hours for a true long distance test across rolling chalk downland and prehist..

Event overview The Tatton Park Wild Trail Runs take place on 31 May 2026 at Tatton Park in Cheshire. The event is held on mixed terrain: trail paths, grass, woodlands and some tarmac. Canicross entrants are welcome. All finishers receive a..

The Circuit du Sore Legs is an annual running event held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Now in its sixth year, it offers a unique challenge of completing various distances on a 400-meter athletics track, in..

Join the Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run on 31 May 2026 for a scenic 5.5 mile trail into Clumber Park from Worksop College. Run in memory of Gerald Story, support Cancer Research and claim a finisher medal.

Take on the Griffin Challenge, a six hour timed event from Braybrooke Taproom where you can run, walk or ruck repeated 3.3 mile out and back laps along the scenic Griffin Trail and Brampton Valley Way. Finish with pastries, coffee and beer..

Join the Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser for a fun, scenic run from Coalport Village Hall along the Silkin Way and over Ironbridge. Choose 8, 16 or marathon distances and embrace fancy dress with top hats and tiaras to boost spirits.

The National Forest Way Ultra will take place in Burton upon Trent on Saturday 6 June 2026.

Race through the parkland and woodland of Wentworth Castle Gardens on scenic 5 km or 10 km courses amid historic landmarks. Chip timing, medals, snacks and a canicross friendly welcome make this a great summer midweek run for all abilities.