Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

Two waymarked routes from Buxton Community School through the western Peak District, offering 26.2 and 14.3 mile options and refreshments at checkpoints. The event includes timing, a bag drop and dietary options at the finish.

A 15.2 km fell race in the Peak District with 490 m of climb, held at Curbar Primary School on 3 October 2026. Pre-entry is required and proceeds go to Curbar Primary School.

Wild Run Cotswolds showcases rugged off road trails on a private estate with fully marked routes, chip timing and a family friendly supporter zone. Entries are limited to 600; choose 10K, half, marathon or the six hour 360 challenge.

A long running cross country race through the valleys of the rivers Dove and Manifold near Thorpe, featuring a river crossing at the Stepping Stones. A Mini Dash offers a shorter 1 1/4 mile race for U12s.

A Thames Valley LDWA challenge walk in Marlow offering three mapped routes of about 25km, 40km and 50km with checkpoint cut offs and a 150 entrant limit. Entry fees differ for LDWA members and non members.

A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.

MacTuffX Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 is a functional fitness race in Brierley Hill West Midlands featuring ten Xercises plus running across individual team and relay categories with a LITE weight option for lower loads.

Off-road runners and walkers follow a route of approximately 10 miles through Charnwood countryside on 4 October 2026, with a 1 mile junior fun run. Entry fees vary by date and the event provides water, refreshments, bag storage and first a..

A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.

A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners complete a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop each hour; failing to start a loop on the hour means elimination. Entries include solo, paired teams alternating loops, and an 8 hour day cap.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle event in Cheltenham on Saturday 10 October 2026, offering lap-based distances of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k with music zones, on-course water and finishers medals.

The Tideswell Terminator is an 8.9 km trail race in Tideswell on 10 October. The hilly route gains 267 m, passes Peters Stone and Hay Cop, and finishes at Bishop Pursglove Primary School.

A 13.1 mile trail race on 10 October 2026 starting and finishing at Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone, Derbyshire. The varied route includes forest, fields and riverside paths, one midway aid station, first aid cover and a brewery finisher re..

Sheffield Tententen is the fifteenth and final multi-terrain 10 km event at Endcliffe Park on 11 October 2026, accompanied by a 2.5 km Fun Run for children aged 4 to 14, offering mixed-surface trails and park paths.

Trail races in Cannock Chase Forest on 11 October 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race with chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village.

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.