Trail Running calendar near Loughborough 2025-2026

The Drone Valley Trail Half Marathon is a new 13.1-mile trail race set in the scenic Derbyshire countryside, starting and finishing at the Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone. The course features a mix of forest paths, fields, bridleways, and minor roads, with approximately 1700 feet of elevation gain,..

The Run the Wild Half Marathon - Autumn Edition is a 13-mile (21.1 km) trail running event set in the scenic Chiltern Hills, just 40 minutes northwest of London. Featuring rolling chalk hills and woodland paths with around 300m of ascent, the course offers a welcoming atmosphere for all abilities, i..

The RunThrough Cannock Chase Running Festival, held on October 12, 2025, takes place at Forest Lodge, Birches Valley, within the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Stafford and Birmingham. The event offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, a half maratho..

The West Acre Wild 10k Challenge is an off-road running event held in Westacre, Norfolk, featuring a 10-kilometer course through undulating bridle paths and woodland tracks. The route includes a brief paved section at the start, mostly dry farm and woodland paths, and a potentially muddy farm track..

The Castle C’alf is a 12km (7 miles) fell race organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, taking place near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. The course covers the final stages of the full Castle Carr race, passing through the scenic and private Castle Carr estate. The route features a 490m (1600 feet) a..

The ATW Holdenby House Trail & Canicross event takes place at the historic Holdenby Estate, a 2,000-acre site in Northamptonshire. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon, with the course offering scenic views of the estate and its gardens. A special 5k..

The Breidden Hills Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is an 11.5 km fell running event featuring a challenging total ascent of 790 meters. Held near Criggion Village Hall in the West Midlands, the race promotes safe and sustainable fell running. Entry is by pre-registration only, with an £8 fee..

The Withins Skyline Fell Race, organized by Wharfedale Harriers, is a challenging 6.2-mile race with an 820-foot ascent held in the scenic Penistone Hill Country Park area. The course features a circuit passing notable landmarks such as The Stoop, Top Withens ruins, and Bronte Bridge, traversing var..

The TFG Whisky, Gin & Rum Trail is a scenic trail running event held at White Peak Distillery in Amber Valley, Derbyshire. Scheduled for October 12, 2025, it offers two waymarked courses: a 7km route with 175m elevation and a 14km route with 345m elevation. Both courses traverse diverse terrain incl..

Peak Raid Race 2 – Hayfield is a fell running event held in the Peak District, featuring challenging terrain including hills, moors, and dales. Participants must use navigation skills and route choice to collect points by visiting controls within a three-hour time limit. The event offers flexibility..

The North Chilterns 50K is an ultra marathon trail race held in the scenic countryside east of Luton, UK. Starting and finishing at the picturesque Putteridge Bury Estate, the 50-kilometer course features ridgeline trails with stunning views from Warden Hill, Barton, and Pegsdon Hills. The route is..

The Ridgeway Run, organized by Tring Running Club, is a challenging 15-kilometre (9.3 miles) trail race set in the scenic Chiltern Hills near Tring, UK. The course starts on the outskirts of Tring, ascending through the Ashridge Estate, passing landmarks like the Bridgewater Monument, and includes s..

The Buckingham 10K is a scenic running event held in Buckingham Town Centre, featuring a 10-kilometer multi-terrain route. The course starts in the town center and passes through Stowe Avenue, the Stowe National Trust Gardens, and surrounding farmland, offering an undulating profile through both urb..

The Dukeries 10 is an annual trail running event held in Walesby, Newark, Nottinghamshire. The race features a scenic, near-flat circular route of approximately 10.8 miles (11 miles due to a diversion) on well-marked paths with marshals and additional signage, ensuring no navigation is required. The..

The Ranger Ultras High Peak Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in Derbyshire, UK, featuring two distance options: 70km and 100km. The course retraces the historic Cromford and High Peak Railway, starting from Whaley Bridge and passing through scenic areas including the Goyt Valley, Buxt..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on October 18, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. The event features an undulating trail route around the reservoir, offering stunning countryside views. The half marathon is an out-and-back course plus one full loop of t..

The Amberaid 30 Trail Race and Petit Raid are trail running events held in the Amber Valley, Derbyshire, near the eastern edge of the Peak District. The Amberaid 30 is a challenging 31-mile ultra trail run featuring undulating countryside paths, punchy climbs, engaging descents, expansive views, and..

The Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run is an 18-kilometer trail running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing at Whaley Bridge Uniting Church in Derbyshire, UK. The course features a mix of fast trails and challenging ascents, covering a total ascent of 488 meters, and offers..

The Tideswell Terminator is an 11.1 km (6.9 miles) BM fell race held in Tideswell, UK, starting and finishing at Bishop Pursglove Primary School. The course features scenic routes through Litton, Cressbrook Dale, and the striking Peters Stone area. Runners face two significant climbs, including a ch..

The Signpost Challenge Hike, organized by South Manchester LDWA, is a scenic and hilly walking event based in Marple, near Stockport. Participants can choose between two routes: a 24-mile course with 4,300ft of ascent or an 18-mile course with 3,000ft of ascent, both to be completed within 10 hours...