Loughborough
Trail Running Calendar near Loughborough 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Loughborough for 2026-2027! We've gathered 98 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A self-navigated endurance event from Meriden where runners move on foot for 24 or 36 hours and distance is measured as the crow flies with GPS tracking and tiered awards.
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.
Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse offers 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Junior races on flat tarmac and gravel routes, supporting Nottinghamshire Hospice.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a muddy four hour event on a 4 km loop where up to 30 runners complete laps and collect a bespoke medal when they tap out.
Monthly trail run from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park, a 6 to 8 km loop around Calke Abbey nature park; participants should bring head torches and high visibility gear.
December 2026
Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water with marked routes, marshals, water stations and a themed finisher medal.
End of season run at Shipley Country Park on 7 December where finishers receive a random leftover medal; entry fee is reduced and the format follows the six hour run setup.
Trail run and walk in Nottingham on 13 December 2026 with 3 km, 6 km and 9 km options, marked route and post-event cake in the church hall.
Evening music-led trail run around Calke Abbey near Ticknall, roughly 6 to 8 km, organised by Run 4 U & Perform Running Club with free parking and required head torches.
Gaddesby Gallop on 19 December 2026 in Gaddesby offers online-only entry, number pickup and presentation at the village hall; dogs are not allowed.
A back to basics 10 km off-road cross country around Huncote with a junior race, limited online entries, low fees and no prizes.
January 2027
A night-time fell race in Dovedale valley covering 9.5 km with 345 m ascent, based at The Old Dog in Thorpe and run under Fell Runners Association rules.
A six hour looped running challenge at Sherwood Pines where participants tally laps on a forest course and receive a bespoke finisher medal.
A six hour lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park where runners repeat a 3.3-mile loop as many times as they can; canicross and rucking are permitted.
A weekend of running on the traffic free Tissington Trail near Ashbourne, offering a half marathon and a 10k with a gentle uphill outbound and slight downhill return, route maps and GPX files available, medals and free photos included.
Trail run of about 6 to 8 km around Calke Abbey, starting from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park with free parking and a group warm up.