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.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a muddy four hour event on a 4 km loop where up to 30 runners complete laps and collect a bespoke medal when they tap out.
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 self-paced lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park with a 3.3 mile runnable loop, canicross and rucking options, tiered entry fees and a charitable donation to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.
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 themed event at Shipley Country Park on 15 February 2026 celebrating the Chalkhill Blue Butterfly as part of the Butterfly Effect series, with tickets at £41.50.
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.