Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2026-2027

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

A fell running event in Edale on 5 September 2026 featuring a team barrel race, an individual fell race and a children’s race, with family activities and proceeds supporting Hope and Edale primary schools.

Trail running in the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options across The Long Mynd and National Trust land, waymarked route, on-course aid stations and a finishers medal.

A Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop every hour until only one remains. The route crosses estate trails, farmland and woodland with on site aid and first aid support.

A fell race on the Longshaw estate on 5 September 2026 covering 7.1 km with 237 m of climb, held alongside Britain’s oldest sheepdog trials with race entry including access to the trials and on-site facilities.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

A two day ultra following the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich, organised by New Era Community Boxing. Entrants must be over 20 and meet a 36 hour cutoff; duo tickets and pre race support are available.

An ultra endurance event in Heartwood Forest where participants cover four mile loops within a 12 hour window, solo or in relays up to eight people. Winners are decided by distance and all finishers receive a medal.

A riverside running festival on 6 September 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and a family fun run. Chip timing on multi terrain routes, canicross options, basic on site facilities and medals for all finishers.

A long fell race of about 17 miles and 1,066 m of climb around Totley, Sheffield. The unmarked, partially marshalled route requires self-navigation and mandatory FRA kit, with two water stations and limited parking near the pavilion.

A 19 mile fell race on 6 September 2026 around Stretton summits, organised by Telford Athletic Club. Much of the route is unmarked so navigation is required and minimum age is 19.

A scenic charity trail event from Great Ponton through Lincolnshire villages using footpaths, bridleways and quiet roads with multiple distance options, checkpoint refreshments and a finish meal on 6 September 2026.

Experience a point to point half marathon along the scenic Sandstone Trail from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill. This event features professional timing, on course water stations, and excellent finish line facilities including showers and a..

Trail runs of 2 km, 5 km and 10 km through the Coln River valley near Coln St Aldwyns and Bibury on 06 Sep 2026. Routes are mostly on trail with on-course refreshments and a post-race BBQ, with proceeds supporting the school.

A community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering approximately 10 miles (16 km) along the canal towpath and local footpaths. The course is predominantly flat and includes marshals, an aid station and a GPX route file.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

A **100 mile** ultra on runnable trails through Sherwood Forest and towpaths, with two forest loops, well stocked aid stations, a 30 hour cutoff, drop bag points and pacers allowed from about mile 51.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Bakewell with 2.5k to 15k options, music zones and a finisher medal. The non timed, family friendly run includes water stations, event photography and a designated spectator area.

Trail ultramarathons in the Peak District on 12–13 September 2026 with distances from 12 km to 110 km, UTMB Index status and camping options. The event also forms part of the GB SLAM series.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest where runners complete a *4 miles 880 feet* loop every hour; full, 12 hour and 6 hour entry options are available, with camping, basic aid station and chip timing.