Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

A 23 mile clockwise tour around Worcester and Droitwich starting at Gheluvelt Park, mostly on traffic-free paths. Solo and two-person relay options are available, with three on-route control points and a six-hour completion limit.

A guided 10 km group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest run at a conversational pace, suitable for runners moving from road to trail. Entry is £12.50 and parking is charged at £3.

A 21.1 km trail race around Hughenden Manor and surrounding woodlands, mostly forest paths with undulating terrain and three aid stations. The course is fully marked and trail running shoes are recommended.

A 10 km trail race around the National Trust's Hughenden Manor near High Wycombe, featuring woodland trails, about 195 m of ascent, full course marking and a water station at 5.3 km. Onsite facilities include parking, toilets and a cafe.

Trail races at Carsington Water on 5 December 2026 feature a half marathon and a 10k around the reservoir on marked undulating trails with marshals and an event village.

A new festive trail run on 5 December 2026 from Bakewell Station offering 10k, 5k and a Junior Run on traffic free, undulating multi terrain through Peak District scenery with medals, photos and prizes.

A 14.5 km fell race with 793 m of ascent around Cardington near Church Stretton, partially marked and requiring navigational skills and full FRA kit. Entry is online only with 180 places and parking is limited.

A one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dr..

A festive trail event at Chasewater Country Park featuring 10k, 5k and a junior run, raising funds for Shelter, with bespoke medals, photos, prizes and onsite parking.

A 10 mile canicross loop at Grafham Water on 6 December 2026, following reservoir paths, woodland and the dam wall. Dog friendly with required harnesses, aid station water bowls and finishers medals plus a dog charm.

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows is a four or six hour multi‑terrain event on a 5.3 km lap, letting runners cover distances from 5k to ultras with an aid station each lap and an event medal.

A festive 5 km off road Santa Dash at Tinkley Gate raising funds for Allsorts. Costumes, dogs on short leads and a 2.5 km one lap option for younger participants make this a family friendly event.

This three-hour mountain marathon score event unfolds in the Peak District's Derbyshire Dales. Run solo or with a partner in a timed navigation challenge. A pre-printed map, hot drinks, and post-race flapjack are provided.

A three hour scored fell race around Alstonefield in the Peak District with route choice, navigation and required FRA kit, part of a four race Peak Raid series.

A 10 km trail championship at Wendover Woods on 6 December 2026 for runners who qualify via top 20 percent finishes at Runaway events and for volunteers. The marked course includes about 295m of ascent.

A 12-day consecutive running challenge at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye, with daily choices from 5k to ultra on a 2.5 km lap offroad course. Each day has a unique medal and there are in-person and virtual entry options.

A Peak District fell race on Sun 6 Dec 2026 of about 8 km with 305 m of climb; entry is available in advance or on the day for £7 and team scoring uses the first three finishers.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra on a 2.5 km lap course with a seven hour time limit and both in person and virtual options.

A winter walking and running event near Holmfirth with three loop options of 11.6, 7.2 and 4.2 miles, checkpoints, refreshments and specified safety kit requirements.

Lap based Santa Run on the scenic Stratford Greenway with a 5.3 km loop, flexible distances, and a bespoke finisher's medal.