Trail Running calendar near Loughborough 2025-2026

The Denby Dash is a scenic 5.6-mile (9 km) trail race held in Upper Denby, Huddersfield, featuring an undulating course with a total ascent of 700 feet. The route winds through fields, woodland, conservation land, and the historic Quaker Village at High Flatts, offering a well-marked and marshalled..

The Eyam Fell Race, sponsored by The Barrel Inn, is a scenic 10k fell running event held in the historic village of Eyam in the Peak District. The challenging course features a tough climb to Sir William Hill, rewarding runners with stunning views before descending through Abney Moor and a steep woo..

The Holcombe Two Towers Fell Race is a challenging 6.5 km (4 miles) running event held on Holcombe Moor near Bury, UK. Featuring a steep course with approximately 400 meters (1,312 feet) of climb, the route includes a variety of terrain and numerous demanding ascents. Starting near the Hare & Hounds..

Piglove By The River is a scenic running event held in Leeds, West Yorkshire, featuring 5km and 10km trail races along the Trans Pennine Trail. The 5km course is flat and fast, running from Piglove Brewing Co’s beer garden to just before Thwaite Mills, while the 10km extends beyond with slightly mor..

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a vibrant running event held in Kirkstall, Leeds, along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool canal near Wyther Lane. The series offers two race distances: a 5K and a 10K, catering to a range of runners. Participants receive a jumble medal, a choice o..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on August 30, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water near Ashbourne, UK. Runners can choose between a half marathon and a 10k, both featuring undulating trail paths around the reservoir. The half marathon route includes an out-and-back section..

The Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race is an annual event held in conjunction with Britain's oldest sheepdog trials at Longshaw. The race covers 8.6 km (5.3 miles) with 320 meters (1050 feet) of climb, offering a challenging fell running experience. Participants gain free access to the sheepdog tria..

The Dig Deep 50 is a challenging 50-mile trail race held in the Peak District National Park, starting and finishing near Sheffield at Hangram Lane Farm. Part of the Dig Deep series, which offers distances from a half marathon up to 50 miles, this event caters to both novice and experienced ultra run..

Whittle Pike is a challenging off-road race held at Cowpe Village Hall in Waterfoot, Rossendale. Covering a distance of 6.12 miles (9.84 km) with an ascent of 1804 feet (550 meters), the event has a rich history dating back to 1992 and has served as a championship race multiple times. The course fea..

The Monument Marathon in Bury is a challenging 26-mile loop connecting six historic towers: Bradshaw Hall, Tentering Tower, Radcliffe Tower, Turton Tower, Grant's Tower, and Peel Tower. Held at Burrs Country Park, the mostly trail-based course passes through country parks and along waterways, offeri..

Dig Deep Trail Weekend is a series of trail and ultra running races held in the scenic Peak District National Park, near Sheffield, UK. The event offers a range of distances to suit all levels, from a 10km trail race up to challenging ultra distances of 30 and 50 miles. The courses showcase some of..

The Meanwood Valley Trail Race is a 7-mile undulating trail run held in Alwoodley and Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Organized by Valley Striders AC, the race takes participants through scenic woods and parkland including Adel Woods, Scotland Woods, and Meanwood Park. The course features notable l..

The Crowden Horseshoe Fell Race will take place in Crowden on Sunday 31 August 2025.

The Hades Hill Fell Race, organized by Rochdale Harriers & A.C., is a challenging 8 km (5 miles) fell running event held near Whitworth, UK. The course features a tough uphill start, followed by a rolling route over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill, and Hades Hill, finishing on a field above the start line..

The The Great Kinder Barrel Race will take place in Edale on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run 6 kilometers.

The Battle of the Borders is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Shropshire Hills, offering participants the choice of a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) or a full Marathon (26.2 miles). This single-lap course begins and ends at Carding Mill Valley, a National Trust area, providing stun..

The Joust 12hr & 24hr is an off-road endurance race held at Top Barn Campsite, Worcestershire (WR6 6NH). The event features a 24-hour race (J24) and a 12-hour 50-mile challenge (J12), with the J24 open to solo runners, pairs, and teams, while the J12 is for solo competitors only. The course is a rou..

The RAMSDEN (50k) is an ultra trail running event held in Huddersfield, starting and finishing at Colne Valley High School, Linthwaite. The circular 50-kilometer course features wonderful trails, open moorland, and stunning vistas, with waymarked routes and several checkpoints. The event welcomes ru..

The Scammonden (50 miles) is an ultra trail running event organized by Heights Ultra Trail, starting and finishing at Colne Valley High School in Linthwaite, Huddersfield. The circular 50-mile course features a mix of wonderful trails, open moorland, and stunning vistas, with waymarked sections and..

The Groovy Kinder Love & Groovy Baby Love is a fell running event held in Hayfield, UK, starting from the Scout Hut on Swallow House Lane. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, it features two race options: the Groovy Kinder Love, a challenging 24.5 km (15.2 miles) course with 1270 m of climb, and the Gr..