Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

An evening orienteering event at Brereton Heath near Holmes Chapel offering colour coded courses from White to Blue to match a range of navigational skills. Pre entry is via RaceSignUp and parking is metered at the Visitor Centre.

A hill run of 6.7 km with 250 m ascent near Ratlinghope, Shropshire on 23 June 2026, held in memory of an individual and raising funds for Severn Hospice. The start location uses what3words teams.orchids.mailers.

A short, club organised fell race on 24 June 2026 in Brushes Clough Country Park near Shaw, Oldham. The **6.1 km** course crosses moorland and forest trails, requires specific safety kit and navigational awareness, and is pre entry only.

A 9 km two lap trail race through The Valley country park in Evesham on 24 June 2026, permitting canicross and offering series entry until 1 May 2026. Places are limited and there are no on the night medals or prize awards.

An annual trail race on 24 June 2026 near the Malvern Hills offering 10 km and a new 5 km route, undulating off-road terrain, finisher medals and prizes, on-course water for the 10 km and refreshments at race headquarters.

Complete three races over three days to achieve a full marathon distance at the Colworth Estate. This multi terrain event in North Bedfordshire offers distances of 5 miles, 8.1 miles, and a half marathon.

A 24 hour obstacle course at Belvoir Castle on June 27 and 28, 2026, consisting of repeated 5 mile loops with rotating and classic obstacles. Entry types include individual, four person team relay, pit crew spectator passes, and a post even..

Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering distances from 5k to ultra with lap formats, on-site parking, a lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. The event is cupless so participants need a cup or bottle.

A six mile fell race in Whaley Bridge held with the town carnival, featuring about 274 m of climb and a published route. The club offers a small travel incentive and donates event profits to local charities.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 27 June 2026. Courses are marked and chip timed, with event photographs, finish medals and an event village offering food and drink.

A family festival at Culden Faw Estate on June 27, 2026, focused on a children's obstacle course and a lively event village with food and activities. Race options include two youth OCR categories and a festival-only entry.

A multi stage trail running enduro around Sheffield with 11 individually timed stages making up 20 km of a 24 km route. Each stage is timed and there is an overall time, with a post race festival and entries for solo or pair runners.

A 5k obstacle event at Cheltenham Racecourse with muddy climb, crawl and slide obstacles, mixed grass and woodchip surfaces, and start/finish by the grandstand. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

A Pretty Muddy 5 km obstacle event at Tatton Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding across uneven grass and gravel terrain. It requires participants to be 13 or older and includes fundraising support plus a Race for Life medal.

RunThrough Marlow Trail Run on 28 June 2026 features off-road Half Marathon, 10K and 5K routes around the Thames Valley, with marked trails, chip timing, free photos and a themed medal.

TrailFest at Salcey Forest offers four marked trail distances from 10K to 50K on mainly hard packed forest paths with on site facilities, cupless aid stations and specific mandatory kit rules for longer distances.

A multi-lap running event at Chasewater Visitor Centre with distance options from 5k to marathon, relatively flat 5K laps, park facilities and aid stations; finishers receive a medal and possibly a Snickers bar.

A countryside trail run at 3 Brewers Brewery in Hertfordshire offering 10 km and 5 km options on mostly off road terrain. Finishers receive a medal, a pint cup and a free drink while the event supports local charity Earthworks.

A long fell race near Hayfield covering 15.5 miles and 2,950 ft of ascent in late June 2026, with on the day entry, adult only entry and a requirement to carry full FRA kit.

Silsoe Stride on 28 June 2026 features scenic 5K and 10K races plus children’s runs at Wrest Park. The event is organised by village volunteers and community groups with profits shared among local beneficiaries.