Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

A community organised fell race around Great Hucklow covering about 10 km with roughly 340 m of ascent. The route crosses moorland, fields and woods and finishes back at the school with flapjacks provided by the village.

A trail half marathon at Lyme National Trust on 5 July 2026 with a route via the Gritstone Trail, Kerridge Ridge and the Macclesfield Canal. The course is fully marked and marshalled with two aid stations and a finishers medal or tree optio..

Forest trail races at Cannock Chase on 5 July 2026 feature a half marathon and 10k through hilly woodland, available route maps, on-site parking, a bespoke medal and free race photographs.

Trail races of 10 km, 22 km and 50 km take place around Tittesworth Reservoir in the southern Peak District on 5 July 2026, with marked courses, regular aid stations and on site pay and display parking.

Two mainly off road routes around Matlock on 5 July 2026 offer 35 km with 1000 metres ascent or 17 km with 500 metres ascent. The unmarked course raises funds for Derby Mountain Rescue Team and issues a finishers certificate.

A six hour endurance run on a scenic 5k loop at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell. Fully chip timed with solo, pair, and team entry options so runners complete as many laps as they can in six hours.

Experience a 6 mile trail run through the Bromsgrove countryside featuring woodland paths and rolling hills. Starting at Sanders Park, this off road adventure offers a scenic route with medals for all finishers.

Ware Festival of Running on Sunday 5 July 2026 features a 10 mile, a 10k and children's races along the River Lee Navigation. All proceeds support the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle event at Fairlands Valley Park with mixed terrain, staggered wave starts and on-site facilities. Participants must be 13 or older and receive event support plus a finisher medal.

A short 5 km fell race at the Langley Village Fete in the Peak District, featuring about 198 m of climb and on the day entry with a £5 fee; places are limited to 60 and parking in the village may be busy.

A flat 1.5 miles towpath fun run in Methley, organised by Rothwell Harriers to raise funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. One lap over two bridges, medals and chocolate for all, with school prizes and a limited field.

Black Rocks Fell Race in Matlock on 8 July 2026 runs mostly on good trails with a mid race climb past Black Rocks and a total ascent of 800 feet. The event is organised by Matlock Athletic Club.

A 6.7 km fell race around Stiperstones with about 375 m of ascent. Starting and finishing in Snailbeach, the route follows the 2022 course with a steady climb to the summit and returns over fields while supporting local charities and Natura..

Race 4 of the Northants 5K Series takes place at Fermyn Woods Country Park on 8 July 2026, featuring a multi-terrain 5 km route through ancient woodland. Limited paid parking is available and series medals are awarded to finishers.

Experience an off road 10 km single lap through the trails of Wyre Forest in this summer evening race. This inclusive event welcomes canicross runners and offers a focused racing environment starting from the Callow Hill Visitor Centre.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

A category BS fell race on 9 July 2026 at Thurlstone Gala/Football Field, South Yorkshire, featuring a single-lap undulating 6.4 km course. Entry fee is £6 and prizes include age-group awards plus cash for breaking listed course records.

A point to point ultramarathon of about 59 miles following the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester with four checkpoints, vegan and gluten free catering options, mandatory kit checks and a 4.0 mph minimum pace requirement.

A 10 km summer evening trail race at Coombe Abbey Park, run over two laps through woodland and meadow with water stations, basic facilities and an option for a tree-planting token instead of a medal.

A six-hour trail event at Coombe Abbey Park where entrants run as many 3.3-mile laps as they wish within the time limit. The course mixes stone paths, meadow and woodland and offers parking, on-site facilities and optional charity support.