Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

Stort30 is a scenic 30 mile ultra along the River Stort and Lee navigation, starting from Bishop's Stortford Running Club. Enjoy grassy trails, checkpoints with refreshments and a friendly club vibe with trophies for top finishers.

Test yourself on a scenic 5.3 km multi terrain lap at Ferry Meadows and run as many laps as you can in a timed four or six hour format. Distances from 5k to ultra, with aid on course, finisher medals and virtual entries available.

Take on The Drop in Manchester, a blindfolded navigation challenge where teams or solo runners are bused to a secret drop and must find their way back on foot. Choose 10 or 15 mile options for a unique test of navigation and grit.

Join Irchester Spooktacular, a Halloween night run through woodland trails with a 5k and a 2k family fun run. Fancy dress, themed marshals, finishers medals, Halloween chocolates and free event photos make it great family fun.

Run the Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K, a scenic single loop around Berkhamsted with roughly 800m of ascent and a 9 hour limit. Limited to 325 runners, this fully marked UTMB World Series index trail race finishes at Berkhamsted Cricket Club.

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.

Enjoy an autumn trail challenge at Wendover Woods with marathon, half, 10k and junior 1k options across scenic, hilly and varied terrain. Expect bespoke medals, free photos and family friendly facilities including a cafe, adventure playgrou..

Take on the Apocalypse Run, a thrilling 10 mile off road trail through the Cotswolds near Stroud with muddy, undulating terrain and a finisher medal. Canicross runners welcome and entrants should be able to complete the course within 2 hour..

Enigma Fireworks lights up Caldecotte Lake on 6 and 7 November 2026 with marathon and half marathon races around the scenic waters. Enjoy multiple laps, on course support and a bespoke finisher medal in a friendly festival atmosphere.

Run under the stars through the rolling Chiltern Hills at Stonor Park in November with three waymarked trail options from 7 to 17 km. Expect a fully marked, timed night race; bring a headtorch and enjoy a finishers medal and event atmospher..

Run the Maverick Oxfordshire Trail at historic Stonor Park in the Chilterns AONB with 7 km, 13 km or 22 km routes through deer filled woods and under soaring red kites. Expect steep climbs, wild views and fully marked, timed trails.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race around the Roaches and Shutlingsloe: 15 miles with over 1100 m of climbing across rugged, scenic terrain. On the day entry is available for £15 and includes a hot meal, perfect for adventurous runner..

Join Leg It Round Lathkil on 8 November 2026 for a scenic 11.5 km fell race in the Peak District with 290 m of climb from Lathkil Hotel near Bakewell. Entry on the day and all proceeds go to Children in Need; wash shoes for biosecurity.

Take on the Wendover Woods 50, a challenging 50 mile trail race around scenic forest loops with big climbs and supportive aid stations. Limited to 250 starters and a 15 hour limit, this is a true test for dedicated ultrarunners.

Run the North Chilterns 50K, a scenic trail ultramarathon from Putteridge Bury over Warden, Barton and Pegsdon Hills with sweeping views. Limited to 250 runners, this supported 50 km course is a rewarding late autumn challenge.

Take on scenic trails in Delamere Forest on Sunday 22 November 2026 with 21k or 42k options that climb Old Pale Hill and circle Blakemere Moss. Kilometre markers, marshals and an event village with food and free partner goodies keep you fue..

Join the Padfield Plum Fair Scamper on Sun 22 Nov 2026 for an 8.8 km fell race around Padfield in the Peak District, featuring 320 m of climb and stunning views. Open to runners aged 16+, with pre and on the day entries and limited parking.

Enjoy a scenic winter run around Carsington Water with half marathon and 10K options on Saturday 5 December 2026. Undulating reservoir trails, kilometre markers and a themed medal make this RunThrough event a rewarding lakeside challenge.

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a 9 mile fell race near Church Stretton with 793 m of climb and breathtaking Border views. Pre entry only and limited parking mean early sign up is essential for this rugged, rewarding test.

Take on the Totley Two Turtle Doves fell race in the Peak District this Boxing Day, a bracing 4.8 mile course with 820 ft of climb. Winter kit is required and Totley AC Pavilion provides toilets, showers and changing rooms.