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.
November 2026
A night-time 10k at Salcey Forest requiring a torch, with Petzl demo kit, a canicross option, a marked two-lap crushed-stone course and on-course drinks.
Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse offers 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Junior races on flat tarmac and gravel routes, supporting Nottinghamshire Hospice.
Four hour timed lap event on a muddy 4.383 km forest loop at Rosliston, limited to 30 runners, with a bespoke porcelain medal and a stocked aid station.
Monthly trail run from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park, a 6 to 8 km loop around Calke Abbey nature park; participants should bring head torches and high visibility gear.
December 2026
Trail run and walk in Nottingham on 13 December 2026 with 3 km, 6 km and 9 km options, marked route and post-event cake in the church hall.
Evening music-led trail run around Calke Abbey near Ticknall, roughly 6 to 8 km, organised by Run 4 U & Perform Running Club with free parking and required head torches.
Gaddesby Gallop on 19 December 2026 in Gaddesby offers online-only entry, number pickup and presentation at the village hall; dogs are not allowed.
A back to basics 10 km off-road cross country around Huncote with a junior race, limited online entries, low fees and no prizes.
January 2027
A seven hour Time Challenge at Northampton Active with animal-themed medals, distances from 3km to 50km, on well maintained Washlands paths and locations for aid and refreshments.
A six hour lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park where runners repeat a 3.3-mile loop as many times as they can; canicross and rucking are permitted.
Trail run of about 6 to 8 km around Calke Abbey, starting from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park with free parking and a group warm up.
February 2027
Seven hour Time Challenge at Northampton Washlands offering flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals, distance pins, goody bags and aid stations.
A 23.4 km fell race around Charnwood Hills near Anstey with 515 m of climb, pre-entry only and FRA UK Athletics insurance.
A 7 hour Time Challenge in Northampton with lap based distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and on course aid stations.
A 6 hour loop event at Beacon Hill Country Park where runners choose how many 3.3 mile laps to complete; canicross and rucking are welcome.
A six hour lap challenge at Shipley Country Park themed on the Chalkhill Blue butterfly, featuring 5.493 km loops, a stocked aid station and a bespoke medal.
March 2027
Trail races from Brixworth Country Park around Pitsford Water with 10k and Half Marathon routes, marked trails, on-course water stations and medals for finishers.