Trail Running calendar near Loughborough 2026-2027

An eight hour looped ultramarathon at Heaton Park where runners complete repeated 5.6 km circuits on mixed terrain. Single day and combined weekend options record laps, total distance and time.

A 32 mile loop around the Black Country on 21 March 2027 at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley. The route is mostly traffic free with tunnels and three staffed checkpoints, and can be run solo, as a pair or a team of four.

A supported, well-marked 50 mile trail race from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail with six checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 14 hour cut-off; the event is licensed by the Trail Running Association.

Yellow Belly 100 is a 100 mile looped ultramarathon on 27 March 2027 across the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB, with about 8000 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 36 hour cut off.

Peak Rail 7 pits runners against a steam hauled heritage train on the route from Rowsley South to Matlock Riverside and back. The course uses shared trails with marshals, on site parking, and post race photos and results published online.

A trail race of just over 10K on Easter Monday 2027 that starts at Shibden Park, climbs to Beacon Hill and runs through several Halifax landmarks. The event supports Overgate Hospice and is licensed by England Athletics.

A spring running and walking festival in the Shropshire Hills with off road distances from 10 km to 80 km. Events raise funds for the Grow Cook Learn charity and feature varied trail terrain and staffed checkpoints serving local food.

A night running challenge at Hyde Hall Farm offering twelve hour or six hour shifts under the stars. Head torches are required and hot drinks plus an aid station are provided with a medal for every finisher.

Flat out and back runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Rodley, with distances from 10k up to marathon. Trail course with regular feed stations, marshals, toilets at the start, and bespoke finishers' medals and treats.

A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.

An off-road obstacle race at Normanby Hall Country Park on 4 April 2027 with 5 km and 10 km waves, a junior bale jumper, muddy and wet obstacles, and optional event t-shirts whose profits support local charities.

Weekend trail races on the Monsal Trail in the Peak District offering a half marathon and a 10K on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2027, using a traffic free multi terrain route that passes through four tunnels and over Monsal viaduct.

A 54 mile circular ultra and a 26.2 mile marathon from Brixworth Country Park through Northamptonshire trails, canal towpath and roads, with checkpoints, GeoTracks real time tracking and an over 18 age limit.

Inflatable 5K in Huntingdon on Saturday 10 April 2027 is an untimed inflatable obstacle course with music zones, finisher medals and food vendors; choose from 2.5k, 5k, 10k or 15k options with on-course water and toilets.

The Rosebud Marathon covers 26.2 miles of Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal towpath, starting near Hartwell and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The single line course includes two staffed checkpoints and live GPS tracking for co..

A spring trail event at Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 10 April 2027 offering Half Marathon and 10k routes around the reservoir. Routes are marked and GPX is provided; entries include a themed medal and chip-timed results.

A 28 mile out and back along the traffic free Brampton Valley Way, run as a county versus county contest with 100 starters from each end. The route is flat, includes two long dark tunnels, four feed stations and on course first aid.

A Peak District fell race on 14 April 2027 covering 4.8 km with 340 m of ascent. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available and juniors aged 14 and over run in the main race.

A guided 18 mile trail run on the Malvern Hills meeting at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern. The ridge route includes over 1300 m of ascent and a social group pace of about 10 minutes per mile.

A 50K trail ultra on the Chiltern Hills ridgeline from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow, passing Ashridge and Ivinghoe Beacon. Fully marked course with three aid stations and a nine hour time limit.