Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

The Titterstone Clee Fell Race is a challenging event organized by the Mercia Fell Runners Club, taking place in Cleeton St Mary, Shropshire. The race covers a distance of 4.1 km with a total ascent of 229 meters. Participants should be prepared for wintry conditions and poor visibility, as navigati..

The Muddy Woody 6 is a challenging 6-mile trail race set in the scenic Haugh Woods of Herefordshire, featuring approximately 1000 feet of elevation with tough climbs and technical descents. This iconic event, organized by Wye Valley Runners, is moving to a new venue at Queenswood Country Park & Arbo..

The Long Mynd Valleys is a renowned fell race in Shropshire, taking place on a scenic route that combines trail and open fell. Scheduled for February 9, 2025, this challenging event features a distance of 18 km and a total ascent of 1300 meters. Participants must adhere to FRA rules and carry mandat..

The Unstone Undulator is an exciting new self-guided trail event set in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside. Participants will navigate a six-mile loop through the scenic tracks and footpaths of Unstone and Dronfield, featuring challenging climbs and enjoyable descents. Runners will receive writt..

The Porsche Wolverhampton Cannock Chase Forest event features a captivating trail race set in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest. Participants can choose from four distances: 20, 15, 10, and 5 miles, catering to runners of all abilities. The course offers a mix of challenging hills and beautiful forest..

Cattle Creep A Little Further is a scenic 10-mile running event taking place along the picturesque banks of the River Ouse. This unique race features a flat and fast one-lap course, making it suitable for both experienced runners and newcomers to longer distances. Participants will enjoy the tranqui..

Windy Hill is a challenging running event scheduled for February 9, 2025, starting at the Rams Head Inn in Denshaw, Oldham. Participants will tackle a 12-mile course with a 2100 feet ascent, featuring scenic views as they traverse from Hollingworth Lake to Blackstone Edge and along the Pennine Way. ..

The Gloucestershire League Round 3 took place at Cotswold Farm Park, featuring a series of cross-country races for various age groups, including U11, U13, U15, U17, U20, seniors, and masters. Participants competed individually while also contributing to their respective teams. The event emphasized i..

The Winter Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event set along the scenic banks of the River Severn, featuring routes of 9 miles, Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 19 miles (3/4 Marathon), 28 miles, and 37 miles. Scheduled for February 15, 2025, this event follows the successful Railway Ultra and of..

The RIOT (Running Is Our Therapy) Run is a unique running event taking place at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed event, running as far as they can on a 5.3k multi-terrain loop through the scenic forest. This event caters to runners of all leve..

The Hoppits Hill will take place in Mirfield on Sunday 16 February 2025.

New Chew is an exciting 4-hour score event designed for both solo participants and pairs, taking place at Dovestones Sailing Club in Saddleworth. This challenging course traverses rough terrain, requiring navigation experience due to its demanding nature. Participants can expect tough conditions, in..

The South Pennine 24 is a challenging 24-mile event organized by the South Pennine Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA), taking place in the scenic Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors. Participants will encounter diverse terrains, including wild moorland and well-graded footpaths, while enjoying s..

The 42nd South Shropshire Circular is a challenging 27-mile running event set in the scenic South Shropshire countryside, starting and finishing at Clee Village Hall. Participants will navigate a route that remains undisclosed until the day of the event, featuring 5000 feet of ascent. The event incl..

The Doctors Gate fell race is a challenging 12.7-mile event set in the scenic landscape of Old Glossop. Participants will tackle nearly 3000 feet of ascent, following an old packhorse route that connects to the Pennine Way, and includes notable landmarks such as Higher Shelf Stones and James Thorn. ..

The Dirt Run at Irchester Country Park, part of the Wellingborough Multi Terrain Series, offers a thrilling winter trail running experience. Runners can choose from three distances: 5K, 10K, or 15K, with the course featuring varied terrain and stunning natural scenery. The event is designed for all ..

The Badger Challenge is a unique running event held at Beacon Hill Country Park, offering participants a rewarding experience with stunning views. This 6-hour event allows runners of all abilities to complete as many 5k laps as they wish within the time limit, making it suitable for both competitive..

The Feckin Frickley Tart n Terrier Trot will take place in South Elmsall on Saturday 1 March 2025. You can run between 5 and 5 miles.

The Saddleworth Res's is a challenging running event set in the scenic Saddleworth Moor, featuring routes that visit ten local reservoirs. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5 Res route (25 km), a 10 Res route (26 miles), and a 15 Res Ultra Marathon (60 km). Each route requires self-..

The Pitsford Water Trail Races, organized by Race Harborough, feature fully marked and marshaled trail races over 10k and half marathon distances. Set against the scenic backdrop of Pitsford Water, the event offers participants a chance to experience the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. The h..