Trail Running calendar near Loughborough 2026-2027

A community fell race at Blackshaw Head on 5 September 2026 covering 8.9 km with 274 m ascent. Entry on the day, limited to 150 runners, fee £6; minimum age 18 and mandatory kit requirements apply.

An ultra endurance event in Heartwood Forest where participants cover four mile loops within a 12 hour window, solo or in relays up to eight people. Winners are decided by distance and all finishers receive a medal.

A long fell race of about 17 miles and 1,066 m of climb around Totley, Sheffield. The unmarked, partially marshalled route requires self-navigation and mandatory FRA kit, with two water stations and limited parking near the pavilion.

A 19 mile fell race around Church Stretton with multiple summits, unmarked sections and required navigation; minimum age 19.

Scenic trail routes from Great Ponton near Grantham offering 26.4 miles, 17 miles, 12 miles and 10 km across footpaths, bridleways and quiet country roads.

Experience a point to point half marathon along the scenic Sandstone Trail from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill. This event features professional timing, on course water stations, and excellent finish line facilities including showers and a..

Approximately 10 km trail race around Waverley Lakes in south east Sheffield on a fairly flat, marshalled off-road course with age-group prizes.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

A **100 mile** ultra on runnable trails through Sherwood Forest and towpaths, with two forest loops, well stocked aid stations, a 30 hour cutoff, drop bag points and pacers allowed from about mile 51.

A 100km loop around Leeds on waymarked LCW footpaths with nine supported checkpoints, mandatory GPX navigation, drop bags and required safety kit for participants.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Bakewell with 2.5k to 15k options, music zones and a finisher medal. The non timed, family friendly run includes water stations, event photography and a designated spectator area.

Multi-day trail ultramarathon in the Peak District offering distances from 12 km to 110 km, camping options, UTMB Index races and a GB Slam award.

A 20 mile off road traverse across nine gritstone edges raising funds for Edale Mountain Rescue Team, offered as walking, running or climbing with required navigation and safety kit.

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 John Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire, run as a single loop to be completed within 24 hours with 1,219 metres of ascent and seven aid stations.

Alton Trail Run on 12 September 2026 features a mainly off‑road 10 km trail through Dimmingsdale plus a 2 mile fun run, with 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 is a two day trail event in Warwickshire on 12 and 13 September 2026, featuring adult 10K and 5K routes plus junior 6K and 3K races across woodland, fields, streams and mud.

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.

A countryside challenge from Wistanstow offering 12, 18 and 26 mile routes through Clun and Bishop's Castle with checkpoints, maps and a finish meal.