Trail Running calendar near Leicester 2025-2026

Run the Wild Half Marathon is a guided 13 mile trail through the scenic Chiltern Hills, with qualified leaders offering technique tips. Midroute refreshments and a finisher medal make for a rewarding half day outdoors.

Tackle the scenic Monsal Trail from Bakewell with a half marathon or 10k along traffic free multi terrain paths through tunnels and over the famed Monsal Viaduct. Finishers get bespoke medals and free photos.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run 3 miles.

Take on the Ashridge Boundary Run on 28 March 2026 in Aldbury, a scenic 17.5 mile trail around the Ashridge Estate starting and finishing at Aldbury Recreation Ground. National Trust backed, with water stations, a finisher gift and prizes.

Run the 32 mile Ultra in the Black Country on 29 March 2026 from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley. This traffic free loop along canal towpaths and disused railway lines includes mandatory head torch tunnel sections for a true adventure.

Join the Run Upcote Spring Trail on 29 March 2026 at Upcote Farm for a scenic 5 mile off road race across bridleways, farm tracks and forest paths with testing climbs and descents. Entries are limited so expect a friendly, well supported ev..

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

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.

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Join the Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon on 4 April 2026 for a scenic ladies only trail half through Sutton Spring Wood and along the Five Pits Trail. Finishers get a medal and cake while you run to support The Elm Foundation.

Run a scenic 10K or half marathon around Carsington Water on Saturday 4 April 2026, with undulating trail routes and sweeping reservoir views. Every entry includes a themed medal, water and post race goodies, and an event tee is available a..

Join the Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge on 05/04/2026 for scenic undulating multi terrain runs around the reservoir, with distances from junior to 20k. Dress as an Easter character and enjoy a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

Join the Alan Kirk Memorial Lad's Leap on Sun 5 Apr 2026 in Crowden near Woodhead for a testing 9.5 km moorland race with 518 m of ascent and spectacular Peak District views. Teams welcome and entries available on the day.

Run the Rose of the Shires, a scenic 54 miles loop from Brixworth Country Park through Salcey Forest, canal towpaths and 21 villages. Mostly off road and a UTMB index 100K, the route offers navigation challenges and relay team entries.

Run along the banks of the River Thames in Henley with half marathon, 10K and junior races, chip timing, unique medals and free race photos. Event village serves food and drinks and the event supports the Royal Berks Charity.

Tackle the Rosebud Marathon, a scenic 26.2 mile section of the Rose of the Shires Ultra around Northampton. Expect mixed trail and road terrain, live GPS tracking, manned checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Join a guided trail marathon through the Chilterns and Ridgeway into Wendover Woods, tackling rolling hills and technical single track while qualified run leaders steer small ability groups. Midway refreshments and a wooden Run the Wild fin..

Flat, traffic free out and back ultramarathon on the scenic Brampton Valley Way with 14 mile one way or 28 mile round trip options. Bring a head torch for the tunnels and your own cup as the race is cupless.

Run a scenic 10k through the Nene Valley and rolling Northamptonshire countryside on 12 April 2026. Fully marked and marshalled, the trail winds along green fields, farm tracks and old railway lines, so bring a reusable bottle for aid stati..