Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

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

Join the Coombe Hill Fell Race in Wendover for a punchy 7 km with about 220 m of climb, including a steep ascent and descent. On the day entry is available and your entry includes a pint at the finish.

Take on the Passing Clouds fell race in the Peak District on Sun 7 Jun 2026, a scenic but testing 15.7 km trail with 565 m of climb around Tittesworth Reservoir. Entry on the day from £9 for members, parking charges apply.

Join the Calton Crawl on Tue 9 Jun 2026 in the Peak District for an energetic 8.5 km trail run with 244 m of climb, offering great views and a proper challenge. Friendly village hall base and day entries welcome for a low cost event.

Run the Pint & Pork Scratchings 5 mile undulating trail around Epperstone on 9 June 2026 to support The Brain Tumour Charity. Start and finish at The Cross Keys pub for post race pub atmosphere and prizes, and no dogs are allowed.

Run through the 500 acre Wentworth Castle Gardens on 10 June 2026 with 5 km and 10 km trail options that wind past woodland and historic landmarks. Finishers get a medal, snack and optional event T shirt, and dogs on lead are welcome.

Tackle the Boar's Head fell race in the Peak District on Wed 10 Jun 2026. This BM 8 mile course climbs 402 m from the Boar's Head Hotel, welcomes teams and on the day entries for £5; entrants must be 18 or older.

Run Sandringham offers scenic 5K and 10K routes through the Sandringham Estate, mixing trail and road surfaces. Enjoy chip timing, bespoke medals and finish goodies as you race in this picturesque royal setting.

Choose 10 miles or 20 miles through rolling Northamptonshire countryside at the Nene Valley Trail Run on 13 June 2026, with fully marked routes, friendly marshals and well stocked aid stations. Camping available at Castle Farm Campsite.

Take on the scenic, multi terrain 11.2 km Gnosall 10K ish on 13 June, a chip timed, fully marshalled race across towpaths, woodland and fields. Family friendly fun runs, tech tees and post race goodies make it perfect for all abilities.

Tackle the scenic Cotswold Way from Cirencester with distances from 10 km to 100 km and options for walkers, joggers and competitive trail runners. Enjoy a buzzing basecamp with camping, full support and memorable finishers goodies.

Kick off the 2026 Phoenix Summer Series in Manchester with a flat towpath race at Hardy Farm offering distances from 5 km to ultra and a bespoke finishers medal. Every entry supports Carrington Animal Rescue with vegan and gluten free aid s..

Tackle the Wincle Trout fell race in the Peak District, a scenic but testing 9.5 km course with 320 m of climb and a possible river crossing, held alongside the lively Wincle Fete. Places are limited and available by pre entry only.

Montane Summer Spine is a nonstop expedition style 268 mile run along the Pennine Way with a 156 hour limit and staffed checkpoints offering hot food and aid. Expect long days, wild terrain and a supreme endurance test.

Tackle scenic, hilly forest trails at Wendover Woods with half marathon, 10k and junior options on 14 June 2026. Enjoy multi lap routes, on site cafe and family friendly facilities plus medals and free photos.

Tackle the classic Edale Fell Race in the Peak District, a 4.7 miles route with 402 m of climb across dramatic moorland. Pre entry and on the day entry are available, plus junior races and entry to Edale Country Day for runners.

Take on the Trevor Milner Riber Run on 16 June 2026 in Lea Green near Matlock for a scenic yet testing 6.8 km course in the Peak District with 305 m of climb. On the day entries available and juniors can join free in the main race.

Join the D C R O Dash, a challenging 8.5 km fell race around Castleton in the Peak District on Wed 17 Jun 2026. Expect steep climbs, stunning views and a friendly atmosphere with limited entries so pre registration is advised.

Take on scenic trails at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve with 5k or 10k options on 18 June 2026. Finishers get a jumble medal, hot food, a beer or soft drink and free parking at a friendly, highly rated event from Its Grim Up North Running.

Tackle a scenic 7.3 km Peak District fell race with about 190 m of climb, sharp uphills, riverside running and a dramatic tunnel finish at Millers Dale. Pre entry only with chip timing makes this a fast, well organised challenge.