Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

Event overview Heights Ultra Trail is a charity running festival based at Colne Valley High School, Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5SP. The event offers four marked races: 50 Mile 50 KM 27 KM 10 KM The event raises funds for..

Classic Peak District fell races from Hayfield Scout Hut offering a tough 24.5 km and a shorter 15.5 km option. Routes are mostly unmarked so runners must navigate and carry compulsory kit; entries accepted in advance or on the day.

Join the 50th Bullock Smithy Hike in Hazel Grove on 5 to 6 September 2026. This classic circular 56 miles challenge welcomes hikers and ultra runners for a scenic, rewarding weekend.

Tackle the wild Shropshire Hills at Carding Mill Valley with scenic 13.1 mile and 26.2 mile trail races through the Long Mynd. Well marked routes, aid stations and marshals make this a classic, challenging day out for trail runners.

Enjoy a scenic yet testing 7.1 km fell race across Longshaw Estate, run alongside the famous Sheepdog Trials. Race entry gives access to the trials plus food, beer tent and grandstand seating.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run in Ross on Wye with 5K and 10K chip timed races plus a 500 m fun run for kids. Flat multi terrain routes may include grass and mud, every finisher gets a medal and prizes await top finishers.

The Exterminator is a classic 17 mile fell race organised by Totley AC that tests navigation and stamina across moorland, woods and villages. Expect steep climbs, self navigation and a friendly club atmosphere for adventurous runners.

Run the Robin Hood 100 miles ultra from Retford, a scenic trail course that follows canal towpaths and winds through Sherwood Forest. Expect runnable trails, iconic Major Oak views, staffed aid stations and a friendly atmosphere.

Ultra X England is trail running from Edale in the Peak District with six distances from a 12 km Dash to a 110 km two day challenge. Aid stations, camping options and UTMB Index status for select races make it ideal for adventurous runners.

The Nine Edges is a 20 mile off road endurance across Peak District moorland and gritstone edges, perfect for adventurous runners and walkers. Organized by Edale Mountain Rescue, it offers checkpoints, a free finish drink and bus return to..

Run the Derbyshire Dales Trail from Bakewell Showground with 9 km, 15 km or 22 km routes along the Monsal Trail by the River Derwent. Scenic Chatsworth House views, supportive marshals and a lively finish await.

Take on the Peak District Challenge 2026 in Hathersage on 18 and 19 September, choosing routes from 25 km to 100 miles. Enjoy full safety support, team GPS tracking, a finish meal and a memorable outdoor adventure.

Join Chiltern Wonderland 50, a scenic 50 miles (81 km) loop from Goring on Thames through the Chiltern Hills with 1700 m of climb and about 80% trail. Five manned aid stations and a lively finish village await.

Run the Cotswold Half Way is a 47 mile nonstop trail race along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick, offering classic rolling countryside and a true ultra challenge. TRA licensed and run under UK Athletics rules, the event s..

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the High Peak 40, a scenic 40 mile trail and road ultramarathon starting and finishing in Buxton. Take on classic Peak District terrain and aim to finish within the 14 hour time limit.

Tackle the Cotswold Way Century, a stunning 102 mile single stage trail from Chipping Campden to Bath on 19 to 20 September 2026. Enjoy iconic Cotswold scenery, support stations and a 32 hour cut off for an epic endurance challenge.

Run along the scenic, traffic free Tissington Trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne across two days of half marathons, with a gentle downhill and mixed terrain. Enter one or both days for a bespoke medal, photos and race day support.

Event overview The Bradenham Blast takes place on Sunday 20th September 2026 and offers three trail distances: 5km 10km Half Marathon (21.1km) Routes run through beech woodland and across the Bradenham Estate in the Chiltern Hills, which..

Run scenic bridleways at the Clipston Trail Half or Country 5 Miler, starting and finishing at Clipston Recreation Ground. Enjoy homemade cakes and a finisher medal while helping maintain local playing fields.

Run the flat, riverside Ouse Valley routes in Huntingdonshire with marathon and half marathon options on grass, gravel and tarmac paths. Enjoy peaceful river views and fast courses suitable for trail runners of all levels.