Loughborough
Trail Running Calendar near Loughborough 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Loughborough for 2026-2027! We've gathered 90 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
Run a section of the official UK Team Backyard route on the morning of the world championships with pay what you can entry, minimum £15.
Evening group run from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park: a 6 to 8 km trail loop around Calke Abbey nature park on a dark route, head torches required.
November 2026
A measured single lap 7 mile race through Garendon Park with chip timing, age category prizes, a commemorative t shirt for finishers, and a separate fun run in Shepshed.
Weekend running event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring muddy, technical forest trails with roots and swampy sections; tickets shown at £41.50.
A paired Night Run and Dawn Run in Market Harborough that includes a 5 mile course through the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting and required headtorches.
A hilly cross country run and walk of about 16 miles through the Leicestershire Wolds with food stops and proceeds supporting local charities.
A lap based seven hour running event in West Bridgford offering distances from 3 km up to ultra marathon, with aid tables, a medal and a goody bag.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a four hour event on a 4 km loop where runners may complete as many laps as possible; field capped at 30 and entry listed at £29.
Trail run around Calke Abbey nature park of about 6 to 8 km, meeting at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park; the route is in darkness so participants must bring head torches and high visibility gear.
December 2026
End of season event at Shipley Country Park on 7 December with a 6 hour format and random leftover medals for finishers; entry listed at £31.
A music trail run around Calke Abbey of about 6 to 8 km at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park on 18 December 2026, with head torches required and free parking.
January 2027
Night time fell race in the Dovedale valley over 9.5 km with 345 m ascent across fields, riverside rock and woodland; FRA licensed event with mandatory kit.
A six hour looped running challenge at Sherwood Pines where participants tally laps on a forest course and receive a bespoke finisher medal.