Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

Take on a relaxed 5k or 10k at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on 23 July in the Rock up n' Run summer pop up series. Turn up on the night or book ahead and enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a drink after your run.

Enjoy the Fellrunner in Sheldon on Thu 23 Jul 2026, a spirited 4 mile fell run across the Peak District with around 162 m of climb. On the day entry is £8 and all fees support Sheldon village funds.

Join the Railway Ultra on 25 July 2026 for a scenic riverside run along a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, passing industrial heritage sites. Pick distances from 9 to 37 miles and enjoy aid stations and nearby pubs.

Alderman's Ascent's tenth running on Saturday 25 July 2026 is an 8.5 km fell race from Greenfield with 400 m of climb. Technical climbs to Shaw Rocks, a fast descent and a tough finish make it perfect for experienced fell runners and champi..

Scenic flat trail around Maidenhead Commons and Summerleaze Lake on 26 July with 5K to half marathon options. Event base at the Sports Bar with marshals, chip timing, unique medal and free race photos for a friendly community day.

Test your endurance on Holme Moss Fell Race, a rugged 28.5 km route across exposed Pennine moorland with steep climbs, rocky ground and river crossings. Expect navigation challenges, big ascent and spectacular views on Sunday 26 July 2026.

Take on the Dovedale Dipper, a scenic trail run and challenge walk from Hartington through the Dove and Manifold valleys in the Peak District. Choose a long 27 mile route or a 15 mile option for gorgeous scenery and a village finish.

Run a scenic 5K, 10K or half marathon through the grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park on Sunday 2 August 2026. Enjoy a fast, multi terrain course, unique themed medal, free race photos and a lively event village.

Enjoy scenic, flat routes along Birmingham canals with 18.5, 26.5 and 30 mile options passing Bournville, Gas Street Basin and Edgbaston Reservoir. Well supported checkpoints, a finish meal and showers make for a friendly, low stress run.

Tackle the Trunce 7 fell race in the Peak District, a punchy 3.9 mile course with about 190 m of climb and great views. Entry on the day keeps it friendly and there is a junior over 10 race, ideal for families and club runners.

Enjoy the Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026, a scenic 8.5 km trail from the Sycamore Inn in Parwich, Peak District. Expect panoramic views and a 200 m climb; on the day entry only, £5.

A new 4 mile route around Bradwell in the Peak District on Tue 4 Aug 2026 climbs 276 m for a rewarding hill challenge. Teams welcome and pre entry opens in May with on the day entries available at Bradwell Sports Pavilion.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

Tackle the MTC Thames Challenge, a four day 184 mile ultra from the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier, 6 to 9 August 2026. Cover four scenic stages on the Thames Path, earn UTMB points and collect a bespoke medal each day.

Run a scenic 57 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path through the Cotswolds, finishing in Oxford. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and MTC head visor, with trophies for winners and a charity entry option.

Run 49 miles from Oxford to Henley along the Thames Path, enjoying a scenic riverside course with friendly checkpoints. All finishers get a bespoke medal and choice of technical shirt, mug or hat, with trophies for top male and female finis..

Take on the MTC Windsor Ultra, a 47 mile point to point run along the scenic River Thames from Henley to Kingston. Enjoy riverside views, staffed checkpoints and a bespoke finisher medal plus a technical shirt, mug or hat and charity option..

Join the Cordwell Colossus on 8 August for a scenic summer trail run near the Peak District. Tackle just over 20 miles with 840 m ascent through valleys and woodland, earn a finisher medal and compete for top male and female prizes.

Tackle ATW Odyssey12 at Riverside Park, St Neots, a multi terrain lap event where solo runners, pairs or teams rack up 5.3 km laps against the clock. Enjoy festival vibes with live music, food, kids activities and an Odyssey medal for finis..

Explore the scenic Stour Valley Path in this point to point trail race on 8 August 2026, with 102 km and 50 km options and UTMB Index points. Mostly rural trails between Newmarket and Brantham with easy rail and road access.