Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

Lone Wolf Birmingham 2025 takes place at Wyre Forest, Callow Hill, Bewdley, DY14 9XQ. The event centers on a 7.1km forest loop, with distance options including 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultramarathon—the distance you choose. It functions as a 24-hour endurance challenge: runners complete one..

The Coln Valley Charity Trail Run, held near Coln St Aldwyns and Bibury, offers 2km, 5km, and 10km trail distances suitable for all ages and abilities. Set in the scenic Coln River valley, the event features mostly grassy, undulating terrain with a mix of cross-country elements, including hay bale h..

Sandstone Trail Half is Run Cheshire & Gogledd Cymru’s trail race along the Sandstone Trail in Cheshire. The event replaces the former Sandstone Trail Races and runs as a point-to-point from Bickerton Hill National Trust Car Park to the Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre. The route is marked by yellow S..

The Exterminator is a challenging fell race organized by Totley AC, held in Sheffield, UK. Covering approximately 27 km (17 miles) with an elevation gain of 1,066 meters (3,505 feet), it features varied terrain including roads, tracks, woodland, fields, open moorland, villages, and hamlets. The cour..

The Woodchester Trail Challenge is a demanding, approximately eight-mile trail race held in Woodchester Park, Gloucestershire (postcode GL10 3TS). Designed for experienced trail runners, the course features hilly woodland tracks and must be completed within a 2.5-hour cutoff. The event offers compet..

Bradenham Blast is a trail running event at Manor Farm, Bradenham, near High Wycombe in the Chiltern Hills. It offers three distances: 5km, 10km, and a Half Marathon (21.1km) introduced in 2025. The routes are described as hilly and scenic, winding through tranquil beech woodland with outstanding vi..

SOX 10km is a 10km multi-terrain race staged at the South Oxfordshire Brewery taproom in Ipsden, South Oxfordshire. The route weaves private terrain, trails, woodlands, fields and local roads, with about 60% off-road and an elevation gain of 167m, offering a scenic yet forgiving challenge for all ab..

The Stretton Skyline Fell Race, staged around Church Stretton, Shropshire, is a very tough long-distance event organized by Telford Athletic Club. It covers about 30.5 km with around 1,357 m of ascent, starting in Cardingmill Valley and finishing beside the Church Stretton Sports Pavilion after summ..

The Waverley Dash is a roughly 10 km trail race held on the Waverley Lakes area between Handsworth and Treeton, southeast of Sheffield. The mostly flat, off-road course loops around lakes, trails and fields and can be muddy in wet weather; runners are advised to wear trail shoes. The route is fully..

TrailFest - Cannock Chase Forest is a multi-distance trail running event held in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. It offers four race distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K, catering to all abilities from beginners to experienced ultra runners. The course is challenging and..

Tour des Marches Challenge Walk is an endurance walking event based at Wistanstow Village Hall in south-west Shropshire, organized by the LDWA Marches Group. Participants choose from 12 or 18 miles to Clun or Bishop’s Castle respectively, or the full 26 miles looping back to Wistanstow, traversing u..

Thetford Back Yard Ultra is a competitive endurance running event held at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Suffolk. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner completes a loop within the one-hour time limit. The course is a wide, flat, and well-signed r..

Nine Edges is a 20-mile off-road challenge in the Peak District, running from Fairholmes to the Robin Hood Inn near Birchen Edge. The route climbs about 900 metres, crossing high moorland and gritstone edges, and can be tackled by running, walking, or climbing. Checkpoints along the way provide wate..

Ultra X England is a multi-day ultramarathon and trail running event held in the scenic Peak District National Park, based in the village of Edale. It offers six race distances ranging from 12km to 110km, including a two-day 110km option. The event features well-marked courses with medical and thera..

Rasselbock Backyard Ultra – Hardwick Hall takes place on the Hardwick Hall Estate in Derbyshire, inside the hall's footprint, with the grounds and farmland forming the course. Runners complete a single 4.161-mile loop every hour, continuing until only one participant remains. The route is a mix of e..

Derbyshire Dales Trail Run takes place at Bakewell Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire. It offers three scenic distances: 22km, 15km and 9km, each showcasing the Peak District’s beauty. Runners start on the Monsal Trail beside the River Derwent, with views of Chatsworth House, then pass Edensor before..

The Sandridge 10k is a scenic trail running event set in the picturesque village of Sandridge, near St Albans. Participants can enjoy a beautiful 10k course that showcases the natural beauty of the area. The event is organized by Active Training World, and it promises a rewarding experience for both..

The Darkwood Demon is a 6-mile trail race held in the scenic Colne Valley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Organized by Slaithwaite Striders, the course features diverse terrain including towpaths, bridleways, moorland, bogs, woodland, and some road sections, with a challenging climb up Slaithwaite Mo..

The Dunstable Downs Challenge Half Marathon is a scenic trail running event organized by Dunstable Road Runners, held at Creasey Park Football Centre in Dunstable. The 13.1-mile course takes runners across the picturesque Dunstable Downs and surrounding rural areas, primarily on public footpaths and..

Notfast Ponton Plod is a charity multi-route running and walking event from Great Ponton Village Centre, near Grantham (NG33 5DS) in Lincolnshire. Four routes are offered: 10 km, 12 miles, 17 miles, and 26.4 miles. The routes use footpaths, bridleways, tracks and minor roads through scenic Lincolnsh..