Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

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.

A 7.1 km fell race on the Longshaw estate in September 2026, using the estate’s new route and 237 m of climb. Entry includes admission to Britain’s oldest sheepdog trials plus food and grandstand seating.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

The Cheshire 100 Ultra Run follows the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich and is organised by New Era Community Boxing. Entry is open to those over 20, with route guidance, checkpoints, support options and a 36 hour time limit.

Experience a flat multi terrain course along the banks of the River Wye. This festival of running offers chip timed 10k and 5k races plus a family fun run and Canicross options for everyone to enjoy.

A 27 km fell race near Totley, Sheffield on 6 September 2026 with about 1,066 m of climb. The route requires self-navigation under FRA rules and mandates specific safety kit and checkpoint clips.

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

Scenic charity routes from Great Ponton Village Centre near Grantham with four distances from 10 km to 26.4 miles, checkpoint refreshments, homemade food at the finish, and marshals along country footpaths and quiet roads.

Experience a point to point half marathon along the scenic Sandstone Trail from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill. This event features professional timing, on course water stations, and excellent finish line facilities including showers and a..

Three trail distances through the Coln River valley on 6 September 2026, raising funds for the school’s Big Build Project; routes are mostly on trail with on-course refreshments and finish-line BBQ and cakes.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

An ultramarathon around Sherwood Forest on runnable, scenic trails that uses towpath, parkland and two forest laps. The marked and marshalled course includes regular aid, a finish medal and a waiting list when full.

The world's largest inflatable obstacle course is coming to Bakewell in 2026. This 5k course is bigger and bouncier, promising a fun day out. Participants will tackle a series of inflatable obstacles.

A multi-distance trail event in the Peak District each September, offering single- and multi-stage options up to 110 km, UTMB Index status, on-course medical and therapist support, camping options and GPS tracking.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with full open ended racing plus new 6 hour and 12 hour reduced cost options. Runners complete hourly laps of 4.167 miles on a wide, mostly flat forest route with chip timing and on site sup..

A 20 mile off road route in the Peak District with about 900 m ascent, starting at Fairholmes and finishing at the Robin Hood Inn near Birchen Edge. Map and compass navigation is required and checkpoints, a bus return and a post event drink..

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Manchester with high intensity interval racing. Choose between solo or team categories featuring 400m and 800m repetitions in a competitive format.

An 81 miles circular ultra on the historic Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire with a 24 hours time limit. The route is fully waymarked and includes six aid stations, drop bag service, medical support and live tracking.

On Sunday 13 September 2026 at Bakewell Showground the Derbyshire Dales Trail Run offers three scenic routes including a Half Marathon, 15K and 9.5K that follow the Monsal Trail beside the River Derwent.

Tackle the Ilam Three Peaks fell race on Sun 13 Sep 2026 in the Peak District, a punchy 6.4 km route with 520 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Pre entry required, so book early for this steep, scenic challenge.