Trail Running calendar near Loughborough 2026-2027

A 5k night trail at Dunkertons Park in Cheltenham where runners use head torches to light the course. Open to ages 16 and over, with prizes for top three men and women and on-site refreshments and safety rules.

A point to point 47 miles ultra along the Thames Path and Ridgeway from Iffley to Henley-on-Thames, mostly on trails, with five aid stations, mandatory kit checks, baggage transfer and live GPS tracking.

Weekend races on the traffic free Monsal Trail near Bakewell run through tunnels and over the Monsal viaduct. Options include a half marathon and a 10k on either Saturday or Sunday.

Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows is a multi-hour lap event on a 5.3 km mixed-surface loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose. Aid is provided each lap and finishers receive an event medal.

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K at Grafham Water on 25 October 2026 features 5K and 10K races alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon. Camping is available and the event supports Alzheimer’s Research UK.

A Halloween-themed night run in Irchester Country Park with a 5k race and a 2k family run. Entry includes a finisher medal, free event photos and a bag of Halloween sweets.

A Halloween-themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a Ghostly 1 Mile up to an ultra marathon, Trail Running Association licensed, marshalled, with medals and finish-line treats.

A traditional fell race on Halloween covering 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent between the Summit Inn and the White House pub near Blackstone Edge. Junior categories are included and costume prizes are awarded.

A single loop *50K* trail race through the Chilterns starting and finishing at Berkhamsted Cricket Club on 31 October 2026. Fully marked route with three full aid stations, navigation support and a 9 hour time limit.

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.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

Night trail racing at Delamere Forest with a 10 km and a Half Marathon on a reflective marked course. Fancy dress fits the Spooky Halloween theme and a free kids 1 km includes medals for finishers.

Forest trail races at Wendover Woods on 1 November 2026 include marathon, half marathon, 10k and a junior run over a multi-lap 10 km course with varied, hilly terrain and on-site facilities for spectators.

A trail running event at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens on 1 November 2026, organised by St Helens Striders. Places are limited to 250, entries open 1 December 2025 and require a SiEntries account; minimum age 15.

A six hour lapped trail event at Linacre Reservoirs near Chesterfield, with 4.6 km laps on marked trails. Aid stations provide food and drinks, medic cover is present, and medals plus prizes are awarded for most laps.

An eight-day event in Telford where runners can choose 8 miles, 16 miles, or a full marathon each day; enter any combination of days and receive a medal for each race.

A trail running event in Hartington on 1 Nov 2026 that pairs regional post-race food with a focus on supporting local businesses and funding nature regeneration projects in the Peak District.

Shepshed 7 is a measured two-lap 7 mile race through the private grounds of Garendon Park on Sunday 1 November 2026. The event is chip timed and fully marshalled, with commemorative t-shirts, category prizes and a separate fun run.

Petzl Tunnel Vision in Market Harborough is a pair of 5 mile out and back runs on 5 and 6 November 2026, one at night and one at dawn. The route includes the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting and requires a headtorch.