Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

A self-navigated trail event in Edale with four distances across steep, muddy and rocky terrain; GPX maps and staffed checkpoints are provided, and some kit is mandatory.

Trail half marathon and 10k at Carsington Water on 22 August 2026 with marked, undulating routes, marshals and an event village offering food, drink and partner goodies; discounted event t-shirts and volunteer roles are available.

Third and final event in the 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park, featuring lap-based timed running on a 5.3 km riverside course with a seven hour limit and a finishers medal for every participant.

Experience a scenic trail run through Wendover Woods with distances ranging from a junior race to a half marathon. Enjoy gravel paths and views of the Chilterns with chip timing and themed medals for all finishers.

A circular 30 km fell race around Belper with chip timing and full route signage. The course uses footpaths, bridleways, public roads and parts of the Midshires Way and is open to walkers and runners.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

A six hour looped trail event in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with an approximate 5.45 km loop and 71 m of elevation. Participants complete as many laps as they choose, with an aid station, bag drop, and custom finisher medals.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and junior race, supports Nottinghamshire Hospice, and includes medals, free photos, chip timed results and an event village.

An England Athletics affiliated club in Pershore, Worcestershire, Pershore Plum Plodders runs weekly parkrun meetups and Plod Nights, operates a members-only kit shop, and organises the annual Plum 10k with published results for recent year..

MacTuffX Bedford on 30 August 2026 features individual and team formats using 10x400m and 10x800m leg structures. Entry is for participants aged 18 or older and fees vary by category.

A 10 km fell race around Sir William Hill and Abney Moor on 1 September 2026, starting and finishing in Eyam. The event includes prizes from the Barrel Inn, a post-race barbecue and a 3 km on-day junior race for ages 11 to 16.

Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

Scenic mixed terrain races follow the Thames from Remenham Farm, with a Half Marathon, a 10K and a junior out and back. Entries include chip timed results, a themed medal and free race photos.

A charity trail running festival centred at Colne Valley High School, Huddersfield, offering 50mi, 50km, 27km, 10km and a junior 1.4km run with waymarked circular routes, mandatory kit and staffed feed stations.

Two linked fell races on Kinder in the Peak District: a 24.5 km AL route and a 15.5 km BM short course, single entry with a 200-runner limit, mandatory kit checks, unmarked terrain and three course split points.

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

Participate in a unique fell race where teams carry beer barrels over the Edale moors. This family friendly event includes individual fell races and children's categories while supporting local primary schools.

Trail running in the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options across The Long Mynd and National Trust land, waymarked route, on-course aid stations and a finishers medal.

A last person standing looped race at Hardwick Hall Estate where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop every hour until only one can start the next lap. The course mixes estate trails and farmland and the event currently has a wait list.