Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

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

Trail runs and duathlons at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, set in 3,300 acres of woodland. Distances include a Family 1 Mile, 5km and 10km; 5km and 10km allow one well-controlled dog per runner.

Seasonal trail races through Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 offer 10k, 5k and a 1.2 km junior run. The event uses mostly flat forest trails, awards bespoke medals and prizes, welcomes seasonal fancy dress and raises funds for Shelter.

A looped forest event at High Lodge on 13 December 2026 offering distances from 5k to ultra across a 5.3 km lap. Lap options, an on-course aid station, post-run tea and cake and a bespoke medal.

Trail runs at Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026 include a family one mile plus 5 km and 10 km options, with canicross on the 5 km and 10 km. Finishers receive medals and seasonal refreshments.

A pre Christmas anniversary timed run in Stroud on 13 December 2026 with flexible lap-based entry on a 3.28 mile canal route; distances range from 5 km to ultra and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and a memento.

A winter trail race of 15 miles through the Lincolnshire Wolds on 13 December 2026, with two categories: a weighted loadbearing option and a standard trail option with mandatory grit and specific cut offs.

Mortimer Forest Trail Race is a trail running event in Mortimer Forest organised by Ludlow Runners and set for 13 December 2026. The organiser's site lists routes, sign up, environmental information, photos, results and contact details.

BigXmas Trail Festival on 13 December 2026 offers three trail distances at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester. Courses are marked and marshalled with aid stations on the half and marathon, chip timing, and a finishers medal or tree plant..

A guided 16k run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with forest information and practical trail-running tips. Runs are led at a conversational pace and suit road runners taking their first steps into trail running.

Offroad timed runs at Pengethley Manor on 14th December 2026 offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour time limit. A virtual option includes personalised virtual bibs and medal delivery after verification..

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor offering 5k to ultra distances on an off road course with a seven hour time limit.

Offroad race at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour limit and a virtual entry option.

Off-road event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra with a seven hour limit plus virtual entry and medal options.

A festive trail running day at Wendover Woods on 20 December 2026 offering a Family Santa Mile plus 5 mile and 10 mile options, with medals and seasonal treats for finishers.

A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.

A 7.8 km fell race on Boxing Day around Totley Moor and Blacka Moor, raising funds for S6 foodbank and Edale Mountain Rescue.

A traditional Boxing Day fell event near Minsterley, Shropshire, with a 4.8 km course and 244 m of climb on a partially marked route. Modest entry fees apply and proceeds go to the Severn Hospice; walkers and families are welcome.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

A lap based Phoenix Running event at Hardy Farm, Manchester on 31 December 2026 with distances from 5 km to ultra along a flat riverside towpath. Pick your own medal options and a towel for the first 90 participants.