Leicester
Trail Running Calendar near Leicester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Leicester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 76 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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.
Evening group run from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park: a 6 to 8 km trail loop around Calke Abbey nature park on a dark route, head torches required.
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 running event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring muddy, technical forest trails with roots and swampy sections; tickets shown at £41.50.
A paired Night Run and Dawn Run in Market Harborough that includes a 5 mile course through the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting and required headtorches.
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.
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.
Trail run around Calke Abbey nature park of about 6 to 8 km, meeting at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park; the route is in darkness so participants must bring head torches and high visibility gear.
December 2026
End of season event at Shipley Country Park on 7 December with a 6 hour format and random leftover medals for finishers; entry listed at £31.
Forest trail event at Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km junior run, medals, prizes and fundraising for Shelter.
A music trail run around Calke Abbey of about 6 to 8 km at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park on 18 December 2026, with head torches required and free parking.
January 2027
A 7 hour time challenge around the Northampton Washlands offering flexible lap distances, themed finisher medals from 3 km and distance pins for half marathon and above.
A 10 km accurately measured race at Northampton Racecourse Park featuring a 2.2 km section plus three laps, England Athletics affiliation, on day registration and prizes including a bespoke medal and trophies.