Trail Running calendar near Loughborough 2026-2027

Salcey Forest Christmas Race offers flat but muddy tree lined trails for 5k and 10k plus a junior fun run. Seasonal fancy dress is encouraged with a best outfit prize, and proceeds support Shelter.

The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is a classic winter ultra run, now in its 17th year. This 38-mile unmarked circuit around Helvellyn demands strong navigation skills and mountain experience. It's a low-key, self-reliant event with minimal support..

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Light up the shortest day with the Winter Solstice Strider, a night run on the St Ives Estate. Choose between a chip-timed 5k or 10k on an undulating, multi-terrain course, with a virtual option available. Every finisher earns a unique besp..

Celebrate Christmas Eve with the Die Hard Christmas races around scenic Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes, with marathon and half marathon options. Enjoy lakeside laps, friendly race support and a bespoke finisher medal.

Take on the Totley Two Turtle Doves fell race in the Peak District this Boxing Day, a bracing 4.8 mile course with 820 ft of climb. Winter kit is required and Totley AC Pavilion provides toilets, showers and changing rooms.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

A 43 mile point to point ultra from Wendover to Little Venice, London, mixing country trails and Grand Union Canal towpath. The race includes GPS tracking, five checkpoints, baggage transfer, mandatory kit and an 11 hour cutoff.

Trail running at Harewood House on 9 January 2027 with 5km, 10km and half marathon routes through the estate; Canicross friendly, live chip timing, medals and free on site parking.

The Montane Winter Spine is a 268-mile non-stop race along Britain's Pennine Way in winter. Runners have 156 hours to traverse from Edale to Kirk Yetholm across demanding upland terrain. It is an unsupported event requiring significant prio..

A forest trail event at Sherwood Pines offering 10k, 5k and a junior run on undulating multi terrain, with route maps, bespoke medals, free photos and parking included in the ticket.

Weekend races on the traffic free Tissington Trail near Ashbourne offering a half marathon and a 10k with views across the Derbyshire Dales. Entrants receive a bespoke medal, free photos and organisers award prizes for leading runners.

Two races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn in Leeds: a roughly 16 km trail route along the canal and River Aire including the Calverley Cutting, and a fast flat 10 km out and back on the canal towpath with a turnaround water station.

The OMG Run is a flexible trail event at Bawsey Country Park where you can run your chosen distance within six hours. Choose from a 5k up to an ultra marathon on an undulating lap course. Parking is included, and all finishers receive a bes..

A 10 km one-way race in Sowerby Bridge on 24 January 2027 that starts on rugged, muddy trails and finishes on tarmac, limited to 100 runners. No medal or T-shirt; official hoodie available to pre-order until 10 January.

Run a 5k adventure with your dog through the mixed terrain of Irchester Country Park. The event features expert advice, a staggered start for safety, and treats for all canine participants. Every finisher earns a medal, with trophies for th..

Chester Ultra 50 Mile 2027 is a 50 mile ultramarathon scheduled for 27 and 28 February 2027. The event is organised by GB ULTRAS LTD and entries became available from 31 January 2026.

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra will take place in Manchester on Friday 26 March 2027. You can run 50 miles.