Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

An off road cross country race of about 6 miles across Manor House Farm in Hardwick village with varied terrain and water crossings. Entries are limited to 300 runners and a minimum age of 17 applies.

Trail runs of 10 km and 5 km around Blackpit Brewery on October 18 2026, using private multi terrain trails through woodlands and estate tracks. Entrants receive a medal, a pint cup and a free drink at the finish.

A muddy 10 km obstacle race in Lincolnshire on 18 October 2026, featuring crawling, climbing, carries and water obstacles. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a Yellow Belly Pale Ale.

Ely Tri Club Runfest on 18 October 2026 offers multiple distances from 10 km to a 66 km ultra. Routes are mostly flat and traffic free with course maps, on-course food and drink, and a few obstacles such as steps and stiles.

A hilly, scenic hike from Marple into the High Peak with two route options to complete in ten hours. Routes pass Werneth Low, Lantern Pike and Chinley Churn and include checkpoints, refreshments and a finisher certificate.

Seven consecutive offroad race days at Pengethley Manor from 19 to 25 October 2026 with a seven hour time limit each day and distances from 5k to ultra. Each day awards a unique Halloween themed medal and a virtual option is available.

Part of a Halloween race series at Pengethley Manor, The Scary Scamper offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options on a tough off road loop with a seven hour time limit and a virtual option worldwide.

A 5k night trail at Dunkertons Park in Cheltenham where runners use head torches to light the course. Open to ages 16 and over, with prizes for top three men and women and on-site refreshments and safety rules.

A 47 miles point to point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley on Thames. The route mixes riverside trails and road sections, includes five aid stations, mandatory kit checks and real time GPS tracking.

Half marathon and 10k on the traffic free Monsal Trail near Bakewell. Two race days 24 and 25 October 2026, with GPX route maps, bespoke medal and free photos.

A 30 mile out and back ultra along the River Stort and Lee navigations on the Hertfordshire Essex border, mostly flat grassy and gravel trail with checkpoints every 5 miles, electronic timing, medals for finishers and trophies for top three..

Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows is a multi-hour lap event on a 5.3 km mixed-surface loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose. Aid is provided each lap and finishers receive an event medal.

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K take place at Grafham Water Visitors Centre on 25 October 2026. Entry fees range from £24 to £33, the races run alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon, and camping is available the night before.

Looped races at Chalfont Park and Chalfont St Peter let runners choose distances from a 7K loop to multi lap ultras. Aid station, clear course marking, crew support and medical cover are provided.

A guided 10 km trail run through High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace with group placement by ability. Mostly flat mixed terrain with a couple of small hills and practical tips on trail running.

A Halloween themed night time run at Irchester Country Park on 30 October 2026 offering 5k and 2k family runs, finishers medals, Halloween treats, free event photos and prizes for top 3 men and women in the 5k.

A single-loop **50K** trail race from Berkhamsted through Ashridge and along The Ridgeway, featuring 800 m of ascent, fully marked navigation, three full aid stations and a 9-hour cutoff.

A short fell race from Monsal Dale that pairs flat, fast trail running with a direct climb and descent of Fin Cop, finishing at Monsal Head. The course is 9.5 km with about 500 m of ascent and is governed by FRA rules.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.