Trail Running calendar near Loughborough 2026-2027

Run on a historic railway trail through the Peak District. Choose between a half marathon or a 10k, with races on both Saturday and Sunday. The traffic free route passes through tunnels and over the famous Monsal viaduct.

Timed multi terrain loop at Ferry Meadows on 25 October 2026 with four hour and six hour options. Runners complete as many 5.3 km laps as they wish, with an aid station each lap and event or lucky dip medals available.

The Drop Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge where participants are driven to an unknown location and must find their way back without maps or GPS. Options include 6 mile for non-locals, 10 mile, and 15 mile versions.

Run through the dark woods of Irchester Country Park in this Halloween-themed night event. Choose between a spooky 5k or a family-friendly 2k Fun Run, with fancy dress encouraged. All finishers get a medal and treats, with free photos inclu..

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal offering distances from a 1 mile family friendly fun run to an ultra marathon. The flat, licensed course is marshalled and features themed medals and treats.

The 59th annual Race You to the Summit is a Halloween-themed fell race on October 31, 2026. This 7 km course near Littleborough features 260 meters of climb, with optional fancy dress and junior races from 10 AM.

An autumn/winter ultra on classic Chiltern trails. This single-loop 50K starts in Berkhamsted, following The Ridgeway and Chiltern Way with scenic views. The fully-marked course has a 9-hour limit and is a UTMB World Series Index Race.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Tackle the rolling trails of Derbyshire's Amber Valley. Choose between the 31-mile Amberaid ultra or the 20-mile Petit Raid, both offering scenic woodland paths and punchy climbs. Finishers earn a medal on this challenging, figure-of-eight..

Trail races in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire offer marathon, half marathon, 10k and a junior 1k on hilly forest trails with mixed terrain, onsite facilities and event medals and photos; there is a six hour cutoff.

The Striders Trail 5 returns for 2026 on 1st November, offering a 5-mile run on the club's favorite local trails. The event starts at the Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens, with only 250 places available.

Test your endurance at this six hour lapped trail race set in a beautiful wooded valley. Complete as many five kilometer laps as possible along the scenic Linacre Reservoirs to earn your finisher medal.

Run the November Nightmare in Telford from 1 to 8 November 2026 a unique eight day challenge where you can enter any single day or tackle them all. Daily courses of 8, 16 or 26.2 miles pass through Ironbridge and earn a medal each day.

Run through the dark, historic Oxendon Tunnel at Tunnel Vision. Choose the Night Run or the early Dawn Run for a unique 5-mile challenge. All finishers get a medal and a post-race treat.

Join Enigma Fireworks on 6 and 7 November 2026 for marathon and half marathon loops around scenic Caldecotte Lake. Enjoy waterside views, lap support and a bespoke finisher medal to light up your race season.

Challenge yourself on the Shepherds Skyline Fell Race in Todmorden, a rugged 10 km with around 350 m of climb featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a tough return climb. On the day entries only and mandatory fell kit is required.

The Dirt Half Challenge is a popular trail race in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, featuring a half marathon and a metric half marathon. Runners explore a scenic route along canal towpaths, through woodlands and countryside. It's known for..

The Seagrave Wolds Challenge is a 16-mile personal journey through the Leicestershire Wolds. It's a non-competitive cross-country event with food stops and legendary apple crumble at the finish. Proceeds support local community charities.

Take on Soyland Moor, an autumn fell race from Cragg Vale across moorland and Pennine Way on a point to point 22 km course with around 1300 ft of ascent and self navigation required. Teams welcome, entrants must be 18 or over.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race around the Roaches and Shutlingsloe: 15 miles with over 1100 m of climbing across rugged, scenic terrain. On the day entry is available for £15 and includes a hot meal, perfect for adventurous runner..