Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2024-2025

The "May the Fourth Be With You (Original)" running event offers participants the choice of a half marathon or a full marathon on May 4, 2025, in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting from Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. Following a successful 2024 event, entries are now open for the limit..

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail/fell race held on the first Wednesday evening in May, attracting 250-300 runners who tackle a hilly 5-mile route around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge. The race is licensed under FRA rules and offers low-key prizes for category winners, such as a bottle of local beer, to m..

The Shires and Spires Ultra Marathon is a challenging 54-mile running event set in the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside. The course features a mix of approximately 70% trails and 30% roads, providing a scenic backdrop as participants navigate through historic sites and beautiful landscapes. ..

The Stroud Trails Event, organized by Iamoutdoors, features four trail running options: a Quarter Marathon (11K), Half Marathon, Marathon, and an Ultra 40. Set in the picturesque Cotswold hills, participants will navigate a mix of local trails, disused railway tracks, and common land, all while enjo..

The The Scorpion Run will take place in Coleford on Sunday 11 May 2025.

The Shires and Spires Marathon will take place in Naseby on Sunday 11 May 2025. You can run between 10 and 35 miles.

The Long Wittenham 5km Family Fun Run & Walk is a community event designed for participants of all ages and abilities. Set in the picturesque countryside, the course features clearly marked and marshalled paths around Paradise Wood, culminating at The Plough pub, where refreshments are available. Pa..

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event held in the scenic grounds of Marston Lodge, near Market Harborough. Scheduled for May 17-18, 2025, the festival features various challenges, including a 25k Trail Mix Challenge, a 10k Headlight Hop, and a 21.1k Thump Trail Half M..

The MTC Severn Path Ultra is a challenging 60-mile ultra marathon that takes participants on a scenic point-to-point route along the River Severn, starting from Shrewsbury and finishing in Worcester. Runners will experience a flat course with picturesque views, passing through notable landmarks such..

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a 26.2-mile walk/run event set in the picturesque White Peak village of Alstonefield. Established to raise funds for the restoration of St. Peter's church roof, the challenge features a route with 4,800 feet of ascent and descent, offering participants a mix of scenic be..

The MTC Severn Way Ultra is a challenging 58-mile ultra marathon that takes participants on a scenic point-to-point route starting from Travelodge Worcester and finishing at Travelodge Stonehouse. Runners will traverse through picturesque locations including Upton-on-Severn, Tewkesbury, and Gloucest..

The Grim Reaper Ultra Marathon returns in 2025, set in the picturesque Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in South Lincolnshire. Participants can choose from four solo distances: 10, 40, 70, and 100 miles, along with team relay options for the 40 and 100-mile races. The course features a scenic 10-mile loop ..

Zig Zag Running presents "Farmmageddon," a unique 100-mile running event taking place over two days at Hyde Hall Farm. Participants can choose from various distance options, including a 5.3k loop, with a total of 32 hours to complete the challenge. The event is designed for all abilities, featuring ..

The Beat the Sunset 50km is a multi-terrain ultra marathon held in the Thames Valley, starting from Maidenhead. This event challenges participants to complete the course before sunset, with a generous cut-off time making it suitable for both newcomers and experienced runners. The route features a fl..

The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86-mile (139 km) point-to-point trail running race that traverses the entire length of The Ridgeway National Trail, from Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire to the Avebury Stones in Wiltshire. This historic route has been in use for over 5,000 years. Participants have a tim..

The Circuit du Sore Legs is an annual running event held at Wodson Park Sports Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Celebrating its fifth year, the event features various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, ultra marathon, and a 6-hour challenge, all run on a 400-meter athletics tra..

The Tewinbury Trail 10K is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque surroundings of Tewinbury Farm & Hotel, located just north of Welwyn in Hertfordshire. Scheduled for June 8, 2025, this 10K race features a diverse route that includes undulating terrain, single track forest paths, and..

The Montane Summer Spine will take place in Edale from Saturday 14 June 2025 to Monday 16 June 2025. You can run between 46 and 263 miles.

The Nene Valley Trail Run features friendly and scenic 10 and 20-mile trail races set in the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside. Participants will enjoy easy tracks, ancient woodlands, and charming villages, making it suitable for both novice and experienced trail runners. The event promotes e..

The Gnosall 10K, organized by the Gnosall Globetrotters, is set for June 14, 2025, featuring a scenic multi-terrain route of 11.2 km through the picturesque Staffordshire countryside. Open to runners of all abilities, participants will receive a technical t-shirt and various goodies upon finishing. ..