Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

A 47 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames from Henley to Kingston, with three checkpoints offering food and drink, mandatory navigation kit and a required average pace to remain in the race.

A summer trail run on the eastern edge of the Peak District, the Cordwell Colossus covers just over 20 miles through the Cordwell and Linacre Valleys with two staffed checkpoints, GPX route files and a six hour time limit.

A 12 hour multi terrain lap event at Riverside Park, St Neots, held alongside two triathlons as part of a festival. Entries are Solo, Pair or Teams of 3 to 6; awards, medals, family activities and camping are provided.

Point to point ultra along almost the full 100 km Stour Valley Path from Newmarket to Cattawade, with a 50 km option following the latter half of the route. The course is noted for its scenic countryside and regional transport access.

An inclusive 8 hours looped running event at Temple Newsam Park in Leeds where participants run as many 5 km laps as they can. Support is provided from a single aid station and all finishers receive a time and medal.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

A BS fell race of about 10 km with 400 m ascent around the hills above Manchester, based at the Cross Keys pub in Uppermill. The route is flagged and marshalled, entrants must be 18 or older, and a post race serving of chips is included.

The Stopsley Trail Race on Sunday 9 August 2026 offers 5K, 5 miles and 10 miles on scenic undulating trails along the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire border. Entries include chip timing, bespoke medals, free photos and participant goodies.

A six hour timed circuit event on farm fields at Thonock Lane Farm in Gainsborough. Runners complete 2.5 km laps with on-course drink and food stations and receive a themed medal and goody bag.

A 6 mile informal group run at Croome Park on 10 August 2026 organised by Black Pear Joggers. The one lap off road route includes a lakeside section and finishes with cake and tea or coffee, with profits to the National Trust.

A historic short fell race over 3.4 miles with 275 m of climb, based at the Bugsworth War Memorial Club near Station Road SK23 7NJ. Online entry has a £10 fee with a small FRA discount and transfers are normally allowed up to 48 hours befor..

A 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton with 390 m of ascent, a clockwise course with three control points, on-the-day or pre-entry and junior up and down Callow Hill races; some proceeds go to charity.

Ricky's Race in Darley Dale on 13 August 2026 is a marked 7.3 km route with about 240 m of climb, featuring forest trails, technical descents and a steep final ascent to the Oker Trig Point before a downhill finish.

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.

Relaunch of the Flagg Moor Run on 14 August 2026, a 5.5 miles fell race around Flagg in the Peak District. Entry is via SiEntries with an advance fee of £7 and a minimum age of 16.

Two trail ultras—50k and 100k—route through Market Harborough countryside and long-distance footpaths, with GPX files, staffed aid stations, mandatory kit requirements, free guided recces and free race photos; entries carry standard fees an..

A 10 km circular trail around Piethorne and Ogden reservoirs with 275 metres of ascent. The route crosses the M62 and skirts Hollingworth Lake; venue Bulls Head in Newhey on Sunday 16 August 2026 with set entry fees and a minimum age of 16.

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.

Choose your own distance on a 3.28 mile out and back along Stroud Waterways canal with a one hour flexible start window and a seven hour maximum for the longest efforts.

Multi distance trail races in the Peak District starting from Edale, self navigated with GPX and marked maps. Courses include steep ascents, rocky descents and waterfall sections, and all finishers receive a medal.