Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

Kick off the year on scenic, undulating trails at the Wolf Moon half marathon on 3 January 2026, through Sutton Spring Wood and along Five Pits Trail. Finishers earn a Wolf Moon medal and can enjoy cake and hot drinks by a campfire.

Take part in Bodenham Bound at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster in January, choosing 5 km or 10 km trail routes. Tackle muddy hills and wintery trails, earn a finisher medal and donut, and support Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts.

Take on a moonlit fell run through Dovedale valley on 9 January 2026, starting and finishing at The Old Dog in Thorpe. This 9.5 km course with 345 m ascent mixes riverside trails, woodland climbs and rolling fields for an atmospheric night..

Round Sheffield Run: Winter is a one-day, multi-stage trail running enduro based in Sheffield, centered on Endcliffe Park. The event features 11 timed stages totaling about 20 km of a 24.5 km route through scenic trails and parkland around..

Country to Capital is a 43 mile point to point ultra marathon from Wendover to Little Venice in London, weaving trails, roads and long canal towpaths. Expect varied terrain, electronic tracking, a scenic canal finish and medals and prizes f..

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering..

Take on a scenic two lap 9.5 km trail run at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses on 11 January 2026, with prizes for top men and women. Limited to 100 runners, the race includes medals, finish goodies and on site toilets and a cafe.

Timed multi lap run at Brandon Country Park in Thetford Forest. Choose a four or six hour session and complete as many 5.3 km loops as you like. Aid station, finisher medal and virtual entries make this a scenic, flexible challenge.

Tackle the Montane Winter Spine, a nonstop 268 mile trail along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm through wild winter moorland and mountain terrain. Expect long days, big climbs and checkpoints with hot food and shelter.

Tackle the 24 mile Trigger Fell from Marsden to Edale across Bleaklow, Black Hill and Kinder. Run for Woodhead Mountain Rescue in this classic winter fell challenge with rugged terrain, mandatory kit checks and limited places.

Event overview The Angry Run is part of the 7 Deadly Sins race series and takes place on 15 January 2026 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.shelf.growth). Entrants choose a target distance and must complete it within a 7..

Kick off the year at Sherwood Pines with the Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k and Junior Run through the scenic, multi terrain trails of Sherwood Forest on 18 January 2026. Entries include a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Dirt Run is a trail running series across two rounds in Northamptonshire at Irchester in January and Brigstock in February. Tackle mixed trails and a notable hill, pick short or longer distances and earn a unique finisher medal.

Take on the Crocodile Challenge at Ryton Pools Country Park near Coventry, running, walking or hiking as many 3.3 mile laps as you can in six hours. Proceeds support Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity and canicross and rucking are w..

The Holly Challenge is a multi-distance race organized by How Hard Can It Be Events, held at Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS, within the Lightmoor Nature Reserve. Runners can choose 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon distances...

Take on undulating trails at Bawsey Country Park with distances from 5k to ultra including marathon and Heavy Half lap options. Timed event with a six hour cut off and virtual places; small field, parking included and bring your own cup.

Event details The event is a weekend of road-trail races on the Tissington Trail near Ashbourne, Derbyshire. The race offers the following distances: Half Marathon 10k On-the-day entry fees, subject to availability, are listed as: Half Ma..

The Icing on the Cake is a trail running event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting and finishing at Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) featuring one loop through..

The Dovedale Big Daddy is a tough 20.4 km fell race around Manifold and Dovedale with 1370 m of ascent across rugged limestone scenery. Part of the Limestone Series, it follows full FRA rules and finishes with warming soup and cake.

Event overview DirtRun Dudmaston 10k takes place on 1 February 2026 at Comer Woods, part of Dudmaston Estate. The event uses an off-road route around tracks and trails in Comer Woods and covers 10 km. All finishers receive a medal and finis..