Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

Run a scenic 10 mile loop through North Milton Keynes parklands, riverside paths and woodland, featuring the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel under the Grand Union Canal. Dog friendly and chip timed with marshals and a finish medal for all finish..

Take on St Aidan's Winter Beast, a 6.66 mile hilly trail around Swillington, Leeds with off path climbs, mud and a sluice crossing. Limited to 300 runners, this single lap winter classic will test your grit and trail skills.

Take on a 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park, winding through woodland trails with expert guidance on hand. Finishers get medals, trophies and dog treats in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Join the Wye Valley Brewery Muddy Woody on 8 February 2026 for a muddy, runnable trail romp of about 6 miles through forestry and stiff hills. Limited to 300 places, entrants get a bespoke Muddy T shirt and chip timing.

Tackle scenic bridleways and ancient woodland trails at The One in the Woods, Henley, with a half marathon, 10k and family Little Sprinters 1k. Enjoy a lively event village and a finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Join a guided 16k trail run at High Lodge Thetford Forest on 8 February 2026, following scenic woodland tracks and gentle hills. Run at a conversational pace with groups, enjoy trail tips from guides, and soak up the forest atmosphere.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Friday 13 February 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Run around scenic Carsington Water with a choice of half marathon or 10K along undulating reservoir trails. Kilometre markers, a themed medal and post race goodies await at this friendly RunThrough event.

Take on the Winter Half Tour of Bradwell on Saturday 14 February 2026, a challenging 28.2 km fell route across classic Peak District terrain. Expect winter conditions, dramatic views and a friendly, well organised event with electronic timi..

Hoppits Hill Fell Race in Mirfield, West Yorkshire is a 5 km single lap fell with 210 m of climb, ideal for hill runners. Junior races join the Yorkshire Junior Championship; pre entry and limited on the day places available.

Run Brimscombe's canal towpath at the Back to the 80s timed event, choosing any mix of 2.62 mile laps to make 5k to ultra distances. Enjoy a relaxed one hour start window, seven hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal to mark your effort.

Choose distances from 9 miles up to a 37 mile ultra on the Winter Railway Ultra, a scenic route along the River Severn on a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Enjoy regular aid stations, great riverside views and nearby vill..

Doctors Gate Fell Race in the Peak District is a classic 12.7 mile course with about 1000 m of climb across open moorland where navigation matters. Open to adults with on the day entry available, it is part of the FRA English Champs.

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.

Join Any Kind of Weather Runner at Northampton Active on 21 February 2026 for a six hour challenge where you can tackle distances from 5k up to ultra. Finishers receive a medal and goody bag and aid stations on each lap will keep you fueled..

Run the picturesque 5 km loops through Thetford Forest at High Lodge, with distances from 5 km up to ultra and a small friendly field capped at 300. Enjoy post race tea and cake while 20 percent of fees support forest upkeep.

Tackle the trails of Kinver Edge and The Rock Houses in this scenic off road 9.5 km DirtRun on 22 February 2026. Limited to 100 runners, this two lap challenge finishes with a medal and an on site cafe for post race treats.

Join Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire offering 5 km to 15 km options at Irchester Country Park on 18 Jan and Brigstock Country Park on 22 Feb. Expect trails, a notable hill and a custom finisher medal.

Tackle the 7 mile Eckington Epic on 22 February 2026, a self guided trail run through woodland, farmland and runnable climbs around Marsh Lane. Enjoy unmarked routes, a friendly community finish and simple UKA entry options.

Take on 24 miles and 3900 ft of ascent across wild moorland in the Dark Peak on Saturday 28 February 2026. Fully supported from Dovestone Reservoir, this scenic but testing route is ideal for experienced walkers and trail runners.