Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

A ten person relay following the Barnsley boundary across roads, tracks and footpaths, covering about 72 miles and 7,350 ft of ascent. Teams run individual legs, times are aggregated and results are announced by category.

A continuous 108 mile race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Hardraw with a 60 hour time limit. The route passes Kinder Plateau, Malham Cove and Pen y Ghent and includes over 5,400 metres of ascent and checkpoint support.

A fell running event in Edale featuring a 7.6 km course with 402 m of ascent and a finish on the Edale Country Day Field. Entry includes admission to Edale Country Day and entries close on Friday 12 June.

Run as many 3.28 mile laps as you wish along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal. This flexible timed event caters to all distances from 5k to ultra marathon with a seven hour time limit and a relaxed start window.

MacTuffX Manchester on 14 June 2026 in Eccles offers Solo, Doubles and Relay formats combining ten Xercises with repeated 400 m or 800 m runs; entrants must be 18 or older.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational group pacing, forest facts and practical trail-running tips, varied woodland terrain and opportunities to spot wildlife.

A community rural 5 km run and walk through Neptune and Paradise Wood with marshalled routes, age category awards, a midway drinks station and first aid, family entries and space for walkers with dogs on leads.

A community 10k trail run from Kickback Coffee in Macclesfield with free coffee on arrival. The social route follows the Gritstone Trail, includes stiles and a steady climb, offers wide views, and follows a Trash Free Trails approach.

A Peak District fell race on 16 June 2026 covering 6.8 km with 305 m of climb around Lea Green, Matlock. Entry on the day is available for £7 and juniors may run free with the main race.

A Peak District fell race around Castleton supporting the local cave rescue team. The course is 8.5 km with 370 m ascent, partially flagged, runs under FRA rules, and has specific kit and navigation requirements.

A multi-terrain 5 km race near Silverstone at Blackpit Farm featuring woodlands, lakeside lawns and farmland. Finishers receive a unique 5K medal and a virtual completion option is available; parking at Blackpit Brewery is free.

Rodney's Pillar is a provisional 5.2 km race on 17 June 2026 with 280 m of ascent. Entry is by pre-entry or on the day with fees of £7 pre-entry and £10 on-the-day.

An evening **10km** trail around Milford Common and Cannock Chase with basic route arrows, a published GPX file and chip timing. No medals are given; profits go to Muscular Dystrophy and a post-race drink is provided.

An evening trail run at Newmillerdam Country Park over a hilly 5 kilometre loop through woodlands and by the lake. Trophies and medals are awarded for overall and age category winners.

A free community 10k trail run from Kickback Coffee in Bollington with free coffee on arrival and a social, inclusive pace. The route has stiles, steady climbs and panoramic views across the Peak District and Manchester.

A pop up summer event at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on 18 June 2026 offering 5k and 10k races with pay on the day entry, a jumble medal and post race food and drink.

A 4.5 miles fell race at Grindleford Pavilion on 18 June 2026, routing through Hay Wood, the Longshore Estate and Padley Gorge. The marshalled, partially taped course includes a river crossing near the finish.

A four day running festival in June 2026 across Tameside, Oldham and Glossop featuring four consecutive races: a 10 km, a hilly 6 mile, a mixed terrain half marathon and a town 7 mile with a kids mile.

An 8 km fell race around Millers Dale on 19 June 2026 with 180 m of ascent, following the Monsal Trail and returning via Cheedale stepping stones. Entry is limited to 200 and the minimum age is 18.

A six mile fell race in Stalybridge on 19 June 2026 that climbs to the Trigg point on Hobson Moor. Entry is £10 with entries closing 30 May 2026 and a booking fee applied.