Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

A trail ultra based at Winwick Hall with 50k and 100k options following the Harborough Round through Market Harborough countryside. GPX files, guided recces, staffed checkpoints and a defined mandatory kit list support competitors.

A guided 10 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills on 15 August 2026, finishing with a Tring Brewery tour, tasting and a pint or soft drink in the brewery beer garden. Spaces are limited to 50 and a ticket price of £35 is shown.

Dirty Day is a Rat Race special-edition obstacle event at Forest Facility near Stamford, featuring a 4 mile loop with about 60 obstacles, family and extended lap options, extra adventure activities, and proceeds supporting rainforest conser..

A 10 km circular trail around Piethorne and Ogden Reservoirs with 275 m of ascent, crossing the M62 and skirting Hollingworth Lake. The race takes place Sunday 16 August 2026 at the Bulls Head in Newhey and follows FRA rules.

A fell race in Crowden on 16 August 2026 following the Pennine Way to Black Hill and Soldiers Lump. Online and on-the-day entry options are available, minimum age 18, limited parking and a GPX route is provided.

A timed, flexible run along a 3.28 mile out and back route beside the Stroud Waterways canal. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra and may complete as many laps as they wish within a seven hour limit.

An evening trail run organised by Rotherham Running Club on 18 August 2026, featuring an undulating scenic route of about 5 miles with marshals on course and a post run gathering at the cricket club.

Trail races from Edale across Peak District peaks with self navigated GPX and marked maps. Distances include a 41 mile ultra, marathon and half, with stocked checkpoints, finishers' medals and safety trackers on longer courses.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 22 August 2026, run on marked trail paths with marshals and an event village. GPX files are available for both courses.

Phoenix Afterglow is the third event in Phoenix Running's 2026 Summer Series, featuring timed laps on a 5.3 km out and back course along the River Mersey. Participants have a seven hour limit and receive a finishers' medal.

Trail races at Wendover Woods feature a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior race across steep woodland with 181 m of climb. Entries include a themed medal, free photos, chip timing and post race goodies.

A scenic circular fell race of about 30 km around Belper that follows Roman roads, farmland and woodland. The event has a 300 entrant limit, entries close 20 August, and all finishers receive a medal and a memento.

A trail half marathon across the Dunstable Downs on 23 August 2026, starting from Creasey Park in Dunstable. The self navigated route includes checkpoints, guide runners and a GPX file and offers on site facilities and a finisher medal.

A Backyard Ultra style 12 hour event at Cadwell Park where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour for a potential total of 80.4 km. Categories include solo and pairs plus a six hour non competitive option.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

A six hour looped trail event in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with an approximate 5.45 km loop and 71 m elevation per lap. Runners choose how many laps to complete and finishers receive a custom medal.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and junior race, supports Nottinghamshire Hospice, and includes medals, free photos, chip timed results and an event village.

A chip timed, multi terrain flat 10 km race around Pershore that starts at Pershore Leisure Centre and finishes in Abbey Park. Entry is online only, limited to 325 places and includes a medal, water and a plum for finishers.

A functional fitness race in Bedford on 30 August 2026 with options for Classic (10 x 400m) or Double Distance (10 x 800m), solo and team entries, defined Xercises with weight divisions, and a leaderboard by category.

A 10th anniversary village trail race in Upper Denby featuring a 5.6 mile undulating course through fields, woodland and the Quaker Village at High Flatts, with homemade flapjack for finishers and prizes across age categories.