Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows offers a festive timed challenge with four or six hour options on a scenic 5.3 km multi terrain loop. Run as many laps as you like to hit distances from 5k to Ultra and earn a bespoke medal or join virtually.

Join Northwich Running Club for the Marbury Festive Fun Run on 7 Dec at Marbury Country Park, a flat 3 km loop for running or walking. Fancy dress is encouraged, Santa's Helpers will cheer you in and finishers get a Christmas medal and trea..

Event Peak Raid Race 4 takes place on Sunday 7 December 2025 in the Eastern Moors and Burbage Valley area of the Peak District. The event is organised by Explorer Events and is the fourth race in a series of four. The series races are held..

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a testing 14.5 km fell race around The Lawley near Church Stretton. Expect steep, muddy climbs and scenic views; strong grip and full fell kit are advised. Pre entry is required as places are limited.

Event details The 6 Geese a-laying Run is part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series held on 12 December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). Entrants choose one target distance: 5k (2 laps) 10k Half M..

NSCCL Keele is Round 4 of the North Staffs Cross Country League, staged on traditional cross-country courses around Keele in North Staffordshire. The league comprises four races with team and individual scoring. Seniors (over 17) race 8000m..

Join the 20th Regular Irregular at Brockholes near Holmfirth for a friendly challenge on Saturday 13 December 2025, with up to three loops across moorland, town and lanes. Walkers and runners welcome, with snacks on route and a meal and cer..

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event held in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. Set amidst beautiful, tree-lined woodland paths, the race offers a virtually flat, mixed-terrain course that can..

Tackle scenic multi terrain trails through Mortimer Forest with 10 mile and 4 mile options, including climbs to High Vinnalls and sweeping views across the Welsh Marches. Hosted by Ludlow Runners, this December trail race blends challenge a..

Event details The PECO XC League Race 2 is a cross country race held at Pontefract Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire on 14 December 2025. The course is about 4.5-5.0 miles, run over two laps, with an undulating profile. The event is not suit..

The Mortimer Forest Race will take place in Overton on Sunday 14 December 2025. You can run between 4 and 10 miles.

Twas The Run Before Christmas invites runners to a festive timed challenge of multi terrain laps through Brandon Country Park. Choose four hour or six hour formats, enjoy woodland views and a bespoke finisher medal in a small friendly field..

Event details The Sherwood Pines Festive events take place on 14 December 2025 at Sherwood Pines, Kings Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, NG21 9JL. The events are organised by Wild Deer Events. Live chip timing is provided by Timing Up Nort..

Join the BigXmas Trail Festival at Sale Water Park on 14 December 2025 for 11 km, half marathon and marathon trails through Greater Manchester greenspace. Enjoy chip timing, friendly marshals and a bespoke medal or choose a planted tree.

Event details The 12 Drummers Drumming Run is part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series and takes place on 18 December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). The route is off-road and runs entirely withi..

PieAthlon 2025 is a 6km trail run held in Huddersfield’s Longwood area, starting and finishing at The Dusty Miller Pub. Runners tackle mainly off-road terrain, including the notorious “bog of doom,” with scenic views along the route. The ev..

Join NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn, a testing winter ultra around Helvellyn in the Lake District covering about 38 miles with roughly 2000 m of ascent. The unmarked route offers minimal support and demands solid navigation and experience.

The Die Hard Christmas Marathon and Half Marathon is a festive running event taking place on December 24, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Participants can choose between a full marathon, consisting of 7.5 scenic laps, or a half m..

Wormstones Fell Race takes place in Glossop, with the start and finish at The Beehive on Hague Street (SK13 8NR). The page positions the event as a fell race with a route that leads "to the top," though distance details aren’t listed. The r..

Kick off the year on 1 January 2026 with a friendly led walk or run from The Leggers Inn in Dewsbury, offering 10, 17 and 21 mile circular routes that let you shorten or lengthen on the day. Enjoy tea and toast at registration, checkpoints..