Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

Looped races at Chalfont Park and Chalfont St Peter let runners choose distances from a 7K loop to multi lap ultras. Aid station, clear course marking, crew support and medical cover are provided.

A Halloween themed night time run at Irchester Country Park on 30 October 2026 offering 5k and 2k family runs, finishers medals, Halloween treats, free event photos and prizes for top 3 men and women in the 5k.

A single-loop **50K** trail race from Berkhamsted through Ashridge and along The Ridgeway, featuring 800 m of ascent, fully marked navigation, three full aid stations and a 9-hour cutoff.

A short fell race from Monsal Dale that pairs flat, fast trail running with a direct climb and descent of Fin Cop, finishing at Monsal Head. The course is 9.5 km with about 500 m of ascent and is governed by FRA rules.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

Night trail races at Delamere Forest with 10k, half marathon and a free 1k kids event. The course is marked with reflective signs, entries include a glow in the dark medal, drinks, timing and free high resolution photos.

Forest trail races at Wendover Woods on 1 November 2026 include marathon, half marathon, 10k and a junior run over a multi-lap 10 km course with varied, hilly terrain and on-site facilities for spectators.

A 10 mile off road trail in Stonehouse near Stroud on 1 November 2026, starting with about one mile uphill followed by nine miles of undulating muddy trails. Canicross runners are welcome and there is a 2 hour 30 minute cutoff.

Eight-day race series in Telford offering 8 miles, 16 miles or a 26.2 mile marathon each day. Each day is a separate race with its own medal and Race HQ at The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley.

Trail races in Hartington, Peak District offering 8.4 km and 16.4 km waymarked routes, local cheese samples and a goodie bag from Hartington Cheese Shop. Participants must be 18 plus and the long course requires mandatory kit.

Shepshed 7 on 1 November 2026 features a measured seven mile, chip timed race through Garendon Park plus a fun run with entries on the day; prizes, a commemorative t shirt for finishers, and limited onsite facilities are provided.

Night and dawn five mile runs in Market Harborough that pass through the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel. Headtorch required, entries are £23 single or £40 for both, and all finishers receive interlinking medals.

Two days of marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes on 6 and 7 November 2026, with multi-lap clockwise courses, on-course water and toilets, enforced time limits, and bespoke finisher medals.

Night trail running at Stonor Park in the Chiltern Hills on 7 November 2026 with three waymarked routes of 17 km, 13 km and 7 km. Outposts, parking, timed results and finish facilities are provided; dogs are not permitted.

Experience a scenic trail run through the Bedfordshire countryside starting from Leighton Buzzard. Choose between a classic half marathon or a metric distance featuring canal towpaths, woods, and rolling hills.

A cross country run and walk of about 16 miles through the Leicestershire Wolds on 7 November 2026, starting from Seagrave War Memorial Hall. Food and drink stops are provided and proceeds are donated to local charities.

Trail running at Stonor Park in the Chilterns with three route choices of 22 km, 13 km and 7 km. Expect well marked woodland trails, steep climbs, possible wildlife sightings and outposts on the longer courses.

A flat Fens Way event from Cambridge toward Ely and Kings Lynn offering a marathon, 50 mile ultra, relays and a 100 mile option, with GPS tracking, generous cutoffs and on-course support.

A 25 mile circular route in the White Peak visiting six dales and several villages, with snacks at three checkpoints and a meal at the finish. Entry is limited to 200 and a map OL24 is recommended.