Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

On 15 January 2026 the Angry Run invites runners to tackle an offroad looped course at Pengethley Manor, choosing distances from 5k to ultra. Expect rolling hills, vineyard trails and a friendly festival atmosphere.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 17 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Start 2026 with the Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run on 18 January at Sherwood Pines, tackling scenic, undulating forest trails. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos, parking and a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Join The Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire with trails, paths and a muddy hill to conquer. Choose 5 km to 15 km routes and collect a custom finisher medal amid scenic parkland.

Take on the Holly Challenge this January on the leafy lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve in Telford, with multiple distance options and medals for every finisher. With only 50 places, this small friendly event offers marshals, an aid station..

Take on the undulating OMG One Mile 2 Go trail at Bawsey Country Park on 24 Jan 2026, with lap based half and ultra options and a friendly field limited to 100. Bring your own bottle for cupless refills and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Run the scenic, traffic free Tissington Trail in Ashbourne on 24 and 25 January 2026 with a weekend half marathon or 10k. Choose one or both days and enjoy gentle trail gradients, bespoke medals and free finish photos.

Running Tribe Races in Chalfont St Peter offer looped 7 km or 10 km courses with choices on the day from 7k up to ultras. Enjoy scenic trails through woodland, a staffed hub for support, and welcoming pacers.

Tackle moorland and gritstone edges in the Tigger Tor fell race at Longshaw in the Peak District, a 14.2 km course with 490 m of climb. Navigate unmarked checkpoints, savour dramatic views, and race under FRA rules with strict kit checks.

Tackle the wild trails of May Hill with muddy climbs and an open summit offering panoramic views. Pick the shorter course or the longer Mayhem loop, or join the canicross for a lively weekend of cross country fun.

Explore the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with marathon, half marathon or 10k routes across The Long Mynd and National Trust terrain. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a medal and a fun cake competition after your run.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 31 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Take on Dovedale Big Daddy, an FRA licensed fell race in the Peak District: 20.4 km with nine steep climbs across the Manifold and Dovedale valleys. Advance entry only; post race soup, cake and a hot drink for runners.

Join the DirtRun Dudmaston 10k on 1 Feb 2026 for a scenic off road 10 km through Comer Woods at Dudmaston Estate. Enjoy a finisher medal and goodie, with category prizes including real ale for top performers.

Run the 38th Charnwood Hills Fell Race on 1 February 2026, a scenic 14.5 mile route through Bradgate, Broombriggs and Beacon Hill Country Parks. Expect rough underfoot and big climbs in a classic fell challenge, entries capped at 350 so boo..

Enjoy a classic Peak District fell race on Sun 1 Feb 2026 from Langsett Barn. Tackle 23 km with 741 m climb across wild terrain then relax with post race refreshments and a bottle of Rescue Ale for every finisher.

Join the Rauceby Ripper, a scenic roughly 9 mile multi terrain route through Rauceby Hall grounds, field edges and some road sections, finishing near the Village Hall. Runner and walker options welcome and entries are limited so join the wa..

Moorland challenge: a scenic 12 mile Pennine trail climbing to Windy Hill mast with sweeping views and true winter atmosphere. Finish at the Rams Head for hot soup and a special runners meal.

Take on the rolling trails of Cannock Chase on 8 February 2026 with four distances from 5 to 20 miles, perfect for every trail runner. Bespoke medals, free photos, prizes and onsite parking make for a great day among the trees.

Warm up your winter with the Manchester Winter Warmer Run at Heaton Park, offering 5k, 10k and half marathon options around scenic park paths. Chip timed, medal for all finishers, and optional fundraising for Shelter makes it a fun day out.