Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge is part of Ultra Challenge’s UK trek and trail series, based at Henley Showground. It offers a 50 km loop (920 m ascent) and a 25 km option, plus a 10 km Chilterns route. The end-of-season course winds through the Chilterns’ historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves..

Runaway Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event by Circuit Running at Skellingthorpe Community Centre, Lincoln. Runners tackle distances from 5k to an ultra by completing laps of a 4.37-mile course along an old railway line on a tarmac path. A 5k turn point exists; 10k is two laps, half marathon t..

Ladybower Reservoir Trails 54k, organized by RunThrough UK, takes runners on a spectacular 54-kilometre loop from Hope Valley, starting and finishing in Hope Village. The course climbs to Win Hill and threads past Ladybower, Derwent and Howden reservoirs, then sweeps onto rolling moorland with Back..

Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 is a 100-mile canal-based ultramarathon in Greater Manchester, starting and finishing at The Piazza, Media City, Salford Quays. The route threads the Cheshire Ring canal network—Bridgewater, Macclesfield, Trent & Mersey, Ashton, Rochdale and Peak Forest canals—linking towns a..

Thunder Races offers trail running events in Bedfordshire, UK, centered on Harrold-Odell Country Park. The events feature multiple distances, including a 25km and a 50km trail race, designed for both experienced ultrarunners and newcomers. Runners traverse runnable woodland and countryside around Ha..

The Stuart Learmouth Undulator Fell Race, organized by Wirksworth Running Club, is a classic 13.7 km (8.5 miles) fell race in the Peak District featuring 457 meters (1500 feet) of ascent. Starting at Stoney Wood near the Lime Kiln pub in Wirksworth, the challenging course combines steep climbs, rock..

Wild Run Cotswolds is staged at Cornbury Park, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, within the Wychwood forests. The event offers a 10K loop with options for a half marathon, marathon (four loops), or a 360° challenge (six hours to complete as many 10K loops). The course uses private estate trails, mixing smooth..

Run Sandringham is a popular running event held at the Royal Estate in Sandringham, West Norfolk, known as the Royal Family’s winter retreat. The event features a Half Marathon covering 13.1 miles, along with a Community Mile suitable for families and runners aged four and above. The scenic course c..

The Grantchester Charity Runs, held near Grantchester village outside Cambridge, feature 10k and 3k races through scenic, predominantly flat farmland with no road crossings, ensuring a safe and pleasant course. The volunteer-run event supports Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Charitable T..

Ilam 3 Peaks is a classic, fully marked fell race held at Ilam Primary School, Ilam (DE6 2AZ). The 6.4 km (4 miles) loop climbs Bunster Hill, crosses a river, and races between three summits, delivering around 520 m of ascent. The route is described as a lung-busting start with fast sections in betw..

The Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a scenic and challenging trail running event in Cheshire, featuring a Half Marathon and 10K race. Set within the picturesque Delamere Forest, the course includes two laps for the half marathon and one lap for the 10K, traversing dense woodlands, rolli..

Bournville Leafy 10k is a 10-kilometre multi-terrain race held in Bournville, Birmingham, with the start and finish at Rowheath Pavilion on Heath Road. The course winds through parkland and leafy paths, featuring off-road sections on grass and uneven ground. The event fosters a friendly, community a..

Kingfisher Challenge is a 6-hour trail-running event held at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry. Runners choose their distance by completing as many 3.3-mile laps as they wish within the time limit, with potential totals ranging from just over 5k to 50+ miles. The largely flat route runs on stone paths, wi..

Petzl Night Trails 10K at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry, is a 10-kilometre after-work night trail run hosted by Big Bear Events. The route weaves through woodland, meadow and grass fields with exposed roots, gates and an undulating but not hill-heavy profile, potentially muddy depending on conditions...

The Manchester Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held at Giants Seat Scout Camp in Manchester, United Kingdom. Participants run a four-mile loop every hour on the hour, testing their endurance and mental strength to find their true limit. The event is known for its challenging format and supp..

The Hoby Hop Trail Race is a five-mile chip-timed cross country and Canicross event held in the scenic Upper Wreake valley near Hoby, Leicestershire. The course features fields, stiles, brooks, traditional footpaths, and gentle hills, offering great countryside views. The race starts and finishes at..

The Drop - Manchester is a unique and challenging race held in the city, offering participants a 10-mile or 15-mile course to complete solo or in teams. Inspired by military-style endurance, the event requires runners to navigate back to the event center from an undisclosed drop-off point without ma..

Goyt Valley Challenge is an off-road endurance event starting and finishing at Buxton Community School in Buxton, Derbyshire. It offers two routes: a long 26.2-mile course with around 4,000 ft of ascent, and a short 14.3-mile route with about 2,000 ft of ascent, both traversing the western Peak Dist..

Round Rotherham Solo is an endurance trail event organized by Rotherham Harriers and Athletics Club. It covers 80 km (50 miles) with about 800 m of total climb, looping through the South Yorkshire Forest and surrounding rural areas near Rotherham. The route is undulating and traverses a mix of canal..

Back for a ninth time, the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon & Super Seven takes place at Wyre Forest’s Callow Hill Visitor Centre in autumn 2025. The event offers two options: a 13-mile Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon and a 7.6-mile Super Seven for a shorter challenge. The course winds throug..