Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

A three hour score format fell race in the Eastern Moors and Burbage Valley where runners choose their own routes across moorland and dales; solo and pairs categories, minimum age 14.

Callow Fell Race is an AS-category 8 km fell race with about 762 m of ascent around Little Stretton, featuring four steep climbs, limited signage, and mandatory WFRA kit; previous fellrunning experience is recommended.

A marathon and half marathon on hilly, often muddy trails in the northern Cotswolds. The event is TRA licensed and run under UK Athletics rules; minimum age 18 and entries are open.

A countryside walking event from Barton le Clay with 12, 18 and 26 mile routes across fields, tracks and woods; online entry, checkpoint support, refreshments and certificates included.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 15 November 2026. Runs are led at a conversational pace with group placement, varied woodland terrain, and basic kit and parking information provided.

A six-hour lap event at Salcey Forest where participants choose how many 3.5-mile loops to run. Dogs and rucking are allowed, a reduced parking rate is available, and there are options for charity donations or a tree token instead of a meda..

A 10k night trail at Salcey Forest on a marked two lap crushed stone route that can be slippery in wet weather. A head or chest torch is required, Petzl will provide demo kit, and a canicross option runs ten minutes before the main field.

A fully marked trail ultra of about 50 km around Putteridge Bury with ridgeline running, three aid stations and an 8 hour 45 minute time limit.

Too Cool for Pule is a circular 5.8 Mile fell race in Marsden that starts and finishes at Marsden Cricket Club. The route includes slabbed Pennine way sections, reservoirs, boggy terrain and about 1026 ft of ascent.

A small, limited-entry half marathon at Haven Thorpe Park Holiday Park on 21 November 2026, run as four laps on flat multi-terrain. Entries are capped at 40 and finishers receive a bespoke medal and a goody bag.

Two day trail weekend around Edale with 50 km and 43 km options or a combined 93 km, on public rights of way with GPX navigation and on course refreshment points.

A half day 10 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills followed by a Tring Brewery tour with tasting and a choice of a bottle or a pint.

A 200 mile single-stage ultramarathon on the GM Ringway in Greater Manchester, held 21–25 November 2026. Limited to 150 places, with live tracking, 10 checkpoints, a 96 hour overall cut-off and mandatory kit and qualification requirements.

Padfield Plum Fair Fell Race on 22 November 2026 starts and finishes at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel in Glossop, with parking at Blackshaw Farm. Online and on the day entry options are available and the event holds UK Athletics insurance via th..

A small half marathon at Thorpe Park Holiday Park on 22 November 2026, run as four laps of a flat multi terrain course. Limited to 40 entrants, with a bespoke medal and a goody bag for finishers.

A festive running event at Sherwood Pines on Sunday 22 November featuring 10 km, 5 km and a junior run on undulating multi terrain. The event supports Shelter and includes a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

A family-friendly MoRunning event at Heaton Park with 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options, chip timing and medals, raising funds and awareness for Movember.

Trail races of 10K, 21K and 42K through Delamere Forest with marked routes and marshals. GPX files are provided and an event village offers food, drink and partner goodies at the finish.

A night time off-road 10 km race at The Wyre Forest with compulsory torches, canicross allowed, medals for all finishers and prizes for the top three men and women. Early reduced fee for the first 20 entries.

Tackle the Baslow Bolt, a scenic yet testing 13 km Peak District fell race with 400 m of climb. On 28 Nov 2026 at St Anne's Church, this community fundraiser finishes with cake and refreshments.