Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

Choose a scenic 10k or shorter 5k through the Chiltern Hills around Frieth, combining woodland paths and country roads. Expect rolling climbs and panoramic views for a rewarding, hilly challenge for road and trail runners.

Join the 20th Andrew Heywood Memorial Windgather on 11 Oct 2026 in the Peak District, a 21.7 km trail with 762 m ascent starting at the Burbage Institute, Buxton. Pre entry is advised and pre entries receive a commemorative memento.

A circular 13.1 mile trail race in Thetford Forest around High Lodge held in October. The traffic free, multi terrain course is manually timed with cupless water provision, on the day number collection, medals and trophies for top finishers..

Choose between a 10k or half marathon trail race around the scenic Grafham Water reservoir. The fully marked courses offer countryside and water views, with on-course support and a finisher's medal for all. Bring your own cup and a charged..

A half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on undulating trail paths, with marked kilometres, marshals and GPX route files. Entry includes a themed medal, water and post race goodies.

The Autumn 100 is a 100-mile trail race from Goring, using the Ridgeway and Thames Path in four 25-mile spurs. It features 16 aid stations and can be fast in good conditions, but runners must also prepare for long hours of darkness and clas..

Explore the trails of Derbyshire's Amber Valley in this October trail event. Choose between the 31-mile Amberaid ultra or the 20-mile Petit Raid loop. Both routes start and finish at Ashover Village Hall, featuring woodland paths, hills, an..

This off road 10k winds through Norfolk's bridle paths and woodland, featuring optional obstacles and a ford crossing near the finish. All finishers get a bespoke medal, with post race cakes and a charity raffle. It starts and finishes at T..

A Halloween-themed running challenge over seven days in Ross-on-Wye. Choose your distance each day on a tough off-road course to earn unique spooky medals. You can run in-person or virtually from anywhere.

The Scary Scamper is an off-road Halloween run with a unique twist. Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra and see how far you can go within a 7-hour limit at Pengethley Manor. You can also join the spooky fun virtually.

A 47-mile point-to-point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley-on-Thames. The course mixes riverside trails with road sections and is a UTMB index race. Support includes five aid stations, GPS tracking, and a baggage transfer.

Run on a historic railway trail through the Peak District. Choose between a half marathon or a 10k, with races on both Saturday and Sunday. The traffic free route passes through tunnels and over the famous Monsal viaduct.

A 30-mile out-and-back ultra along the River Stort and Lee navigations, mostly flat grassy trail with checkpoints about every 5 miles and four- and eight-hour cut-offs. Based at Hockerill Sports and Social Club with medals and trophies for..

Timed multi terrain loop at Ferry Meadows on 25 October 2026 with four hour and six hour options. Runners complete as many 5.3 km laps as they wish, with an aid station each lap and event or lucky dip medals available.

The Drop Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge where participants are driven to an unknown location and must find their way back without maps or GPS. Options include 6 mile for non-locals, 10 mile, and 15 mile versions.

Run through the dark woods of Irchester Country Park in this Halloween-themed night event. Choose between a spooky 5k or a family-friendly 2k Fun Run, with fancy dress encouraged. All finishers get a medal and treats, with free photos inclu..

An autumn/winter ultra on classic Chiltern trails. This single-loop 50K starts in Berkhamsted, following The Ridgeway and Chiltern Way with scenic views. The fully-marked course has a 9-hour limit and is a UTMB World Series Index Race.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

A timed 6-hour trail event in the scenic Linacre Reservoirs valley. Runners complete as many 5 km laps as possible on marked, well-maintained paths. Prizes go to those with the most laps, and every finisher earns a medal.

Tackle the rolling trails of Derbyshire's Amber Valley. Choose between the 31-mile Amberaid ultra or the 20-mile Petit Raid, both offering scenic woodland paths and punchy climbs. Finishers earn a medal on this challenging, figure-of-eight..