Leicester
Trail Running Calendar near Leicester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Leicester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 71 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a four hour event on a 4 km loop in Derbyshire with small fields and bespoke medals for finishers.
An evening trail music run from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park around Calke Abbey nature park, featuring a 6 to 8 km loop and free parking.
A themed Time Challenge in Northampton offering distances from 3 km to ultras, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations on trails around the Washlands.
A six hour multi lap challenge at Northampton Active offering distances from 5k to ultra on 4.37 mile laps, with aid stations, a finish medal and a five piece goody bag.
A charity walk from Beacon Hill Country Park through Charnwood of about 16 miles, visiting Beacon Hill, Bardon Hill and Old John to raise funds for people in need.
Six hour multi lap event at Coombe Abbey Park with 3.3 mile laps, dog friendly canicross, rucking and on site parking, cafe and toilets.
A nighttime 10 km trail at Coombe Abbey Park that requires a head or chest torch and features Petzl demo kit on site.
October 2026
Ten year five mile chip timed cross country and Canicross race across the Upper Wreake valley with fields, stiles, brooks and open views over Leicestershire.
An off-road runners and walkers event on an approximately 10 mile Charnwood countryside route with water stops, refreshments and separate junior options on 4 October 2026.
November 2026
A chip timed seven mile country race through Garendon Park on 1 November 2026, with prizes, commemorative t shirts and a separate fun run with day entries.
A 7 hour time challenge in the Northampton Washlands with flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, medals, distance pins, goody bags and aid stations.
Weekend trail event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring muddy, technical forest terrain and an entry fee of £41.50.
Night and dawn out and back 5 mile runs through the 422m Oxendon Tunnel in Market Harborough with medals, on-course first aid and post-run refreshments.
A cross country 16 mile run and walk through the Leicestershire Wolds with on-route food stops, local charity fundraising and a 700 person entry limit.
A lap based seven hour running event in West Bridgford offering distances from 3 km up to ultra marathon, with aid tables, a medal and a goody bag.
A 10k night trail at Salcey Forest on a marked two lap crushed stone route that can be slippery in wet weather. A head or chest torch is required, Petzl will provide demo kit, and a canicross option runs ten minutes before the main field.
A November running festival at Nottingham Racecourse offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and a junior race on a flat, lakeside course with chip timing.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a four hour event on a 4 km loop where runners may complete as many laps as possible; field capped at 30 and entry listed at £29.