Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

Choose a scenic 10k or shorter 5k through the Chiltern Hills around Frieth, combining woodland paths and country roads. Expect rolling climbs and panoramic views for a rewarding, hilly challenge for road and trail runners.

A marked off road race of about 21.5 km with 760 m of climb around the Goyt Valley and up to Shining Tor. Water points and finish catering are provided and proceeds support Buxton Rotary; standard fell safety kit is required.

Two fully marked trail races around Grafham Water from Marlow Park, offering a 10k and a half marathon with GPX routes, on-course support, age limits and cupless provision. Prizes and a finisher medal are included.

MacTuffX Swindon on 11 October 2026 at County Ground mixes ten Xercises with repeated runs in solo, doubles or five person relay formats, with standard and LITE weight divisions and entry options for different distances.

A traffic-free 13.1 mile circular trail through Thetford Forest featuring hard-packed and grassy paths, wildlife views, cupless water stations, an eco-friendly finisher medal and podium trophies; minimum age 17 and a 3.5 hour cut-off.

Trail races around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with a half marathon and a 10k on marked, undulating paths. Entries include a themed medal, water and post-race goodies, plus an event village and downloadable GPX routes.

A 100 mile trail race from Goring & Streatley using Thames Path and Ridgeway routes in four 25 mile out and back spurs. The event has 16 aid stations, full medical support, a 28 hour cut off and mandatory kit and qualifier requirements.

Two trail races in the Amber Valley offering 31 miles and 20 miles over undulating countryside and woodland. The course is largely unmarked but route notes and GPX files are provided, with checkpoints supplying water and some food.

A 31 mile trail race in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, with a 20 mile Petit Raid northern loop. Largely unmarked routes use GPX files and route notes; checkpoints provide water and some food. Minimum age 18 and a 9 hour time limit.

A two-hour outdoor trail run and fitness session in Bollington combining running to White Nancy with bodyweight exercises on varied terrain. The event is in person, for ages 16 and over, with free parking and limited spaces.

An untimed 5k and 10k adventure run at Lyons Lane Motocross LTD in Shrewsbury on October 17, 2026. The course uses a MotoX track and includes brook crossings, hill climbs, a mud crawl and a water slide finish.

A guided 10-mile trail run through the Chilterns along canals, reservoirs and past Britain’s oldest post windmill; includes trail technique coaching and a finisher’s medal for 2026. On-site parking and a 15 minute walk from the station.

A looped 8 hour ultramarathon at Delamere Forest where runners complete as many about 6 km laps as they can. The mixed gravel and trail course uses a single lap line with aid station, lap timing and a finishing medal.

An off-road 10 km through undulating bridle paths and woodland around Westacre, Norfolk, featuring optional obstacles, a ford crossing near the finish, on-site registration, a water point at 5 km, refreshments and a bespoke medal for all en..

A 3 hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or in a pair, navigating with a waterproof map. Post race refreshments are provided.

A three hour score-format fell run in Edale on 18 October 2026 where solo runners or pairs choose their own route to collect points across Peak District hills and moors. Navigation skills and FRA mandatory kit are required.

Trail running in Wyre Forest on 18 October 2026 with a timed half marathon and a 7.6 mile Super Seven option, finishers medals, category prizes, medical cover and fully marshalled, signed routes.

Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.

Experience a 5.2 mile trail run with 115m of ascent starting from Fairway Primary School. This chip timed race supports the local school PTA and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.

An off‑road cross‑country race in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire, covering about 6 miles across varied terrain and water crossings. Entry is limited to 300 runners, with medals and category prizes including team awards.