Trail Running calendar near Loughborough 2026-2027

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events in the UK that focus on a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere with generous cut-offs and runnable countryside courses.

An 81 mile ultra on the Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire run as a single loop within 24 hours. The runnable course links villages, has seven aid stations, live tracking and guided recce weekends to preview the route.

A trail running event in Alton on 12 September 2026 offering a 10 km trail and a 2 mile fun run. The route uses gravel tracks and woodland trails and passes through the grounds of Alton Castle; medals for all finishers.

A 50 mile circular ultramarathon through the Lincolnshire Wolds starting from Swallow Village Hall. The course gains about 1,370 m of elevation, features four aid stations, an 18 hour cut off and limited entry for 150 runners.

Autumn Wolf Run offers 5K and 10K obstacle courses through woodland, fields and water at The Offchurch Bury in Offchurch on 12 September 2026. Organised by Islamic Help, the event includes a minimum fundraising requirement of £250.

Phoenix Running Bedfordshire's Pick n Mix on 12 September 2026 uses a 5.3 km lapped course at Mowsbury Park. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a seven hour time limit.

An off-road full marathon and a 14.8 mile half marathon held each September, both with substantial ascent, mandatory FRA kit and stocked feed stations; entries often sell out and chip timing is used with live updates.

Scenic trail races from Bakewell Showground in the Peak District offering a half marathon, 15k and 9.1k. Routes follow the Monsal Trail with river and Chatsworth views and include chip timing, refreshments and a finisher medal.

Tackle the Ilam Three Peaks fell race on Sun 13 Sep 2026 in the Peak District, a punchy 6.4 km route with 520 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Pre entry required, so book early for this steep, scenic challenge.

A 10 km trail race in Sandridge, St Albans on 13 September 2026, starting and finishing at Sandridge Primary School playing field. Organizers publish route information and FAQs, and the event is supported by Sandridge Parish Council.

TrailFest at Holdenby House offers four traffic free trail distances inside a private estate, with routes on farm tracks, field edges and through a small wood, plus rolling hills and open countryside views.

A hilly, chip timed trail race in the Colne Valley on 13 September 2026 covering roughly 6.0 miles with about 300 m of climb. The marshalled and waymarked route finishes at Zapato Brewery and offers mainly trail surfaces.

Experience an annual fun run at Barton Abbey in Oxfordshire featuring 10k and 5k courses on undulating terrain. Join several race distances or a flexible family fun run to support the maintenance of Steeple Barton Church.

Teddy Bear Run in Aston Park, Birmingham brings families together for 2.5K or 5K courses, a finisher teddy, and a teddy bears picnic. Participants are invited to fundraise for Birmingham Children’s Hospital with a suggested minimum of £10.

Defeat Delamere is a forest run on 13 September 2026 at Delamere Forest, Frodsham, offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a junior race. Entries include race packs, finisher medals, t-shirts and post race hydration.

A looped trail event in Hitchin on a 5 km course where participants have seven hours to complete as many laps as they wish. The weekend includes a Mini Mile for children, an event village, aid station, medals and post event massage.

Peacock Plod is a multi distance running event set in the private grounds of Hockwold Hall, a former royal residence on the Norfolk Suffolk Cambridgeshire border. Runners follow a 5.3 km loop with distance options from 5k up to an ultra.

A multi distance walking and running event based in Hathersage with routes from 25 km to 100 miles. Teams and qualified solo entrants can self navigate or join led groups with professional Mountain Leaders.

A timed, lap-based event on a flat 5.3 km riverside circuit in Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km up to ultra within a seven hour limit, with an all-day vegetarian aid station and a bespoke finisher's medal.

A single-stage trail race of approximately 47 miles along the Cotswold Way National Trail from Chipping Campden to Painswick, featuring varied terrain, on-course support and a 15 hour completion time.