Trail Running calendar near Market Harborough 2026-2027

Join the Dinton 5km and 10km Summer Series at scenic Dinton Pastures for four monthly, flat off road laps from May to August. Family friendly with a 2 km kids race, medals, water and post race treats including an ice cream van.

Join the Hayfield May Queen fell race on Fri 15 May 2026 for a lively village run as part of the May Queen celebrations and the 3 Days in May series. Entry is on the day, with all proceeds supporting the May Queen charities.

Join the Trent Valley Ultra 50k on Saturday 16 May 2026, a brewery to brewery run from Milestone Brewery in Cromwell through scenic villages and footpaths. Finish with local food, taproom vibes and your branded pint glass.

Take on the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026, choosing the marathon or a scenic 16 mile route across the Berkshire Downs and Ridgeway. Expect rolling trails, countryside views, on course aid and a hand thrown mug at the finish.

Run the undulating off road trails of Cannock Chase AONB at the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026. Choose 10K, half, full or a pairs relay on a spectator friendly figure of eight course with water stations and camping.

Enjoy scenic running around Ironbridge Gorge from The Unicorn Inn, with 8, 16 or 26.2 mile options passing Ironbridge, Jackfield and the Silkin Way. The path based course has some climbs, clear markings and pub refreshments at the finish.

Tackle the Mark Boulton Memorial Mount Famine fell race in the Peak District on Sat 16 May 2026. This testing 8 km course climbs 564 m and rewards strength, skill and grit on rough moorland.

Run the Shropshire Historic 50K from Telford Town Park to The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury on 16 May 2026, via Ironbridge, Buildwas Abbey and Wroxeter Roman City. Officially measured with chip timing, nutrition stations and free photos.

Run from Tudor Sudeley Castle through the rolling Cotswold Hills on scenic trails and historic paths. Distances from 7 km to 50k welcome all abilities and the event is dog friendly.

Tackle a scenic 26.2 mile loop from Alstonefield through the White Peak with limestone dales and steep climbs. This friendly community event welcomes walkers and runners and raises funds for local causes, with homemade food at the finish.

Challenging 5.8 mile fell race around Youlgrave in the Peak District with 876 ft of climb across trails, fields and limestone descents. Entries are limited and all profits go to local village facilities for a friendly community race.

Tackle a steep 3 km fell race up Shutlingsloe in the Peak District on Sun 17 May 2026 with 270 m of ascent for a short punchy challenge. On the day entry is available and the race is part of the Wildboarclough fete.

Join the Deddington Four Farms Challenge on Sunday 17 May 2026 for 5k and 10k routes around the picturesque parish of Deddington. Open to experienced runners, fun runners and families, it is a friendly event supporting local charities.

Challenge yourself on the Lantern Pike Dash on Sun 17 May 2026 in Little Hayfield, Peak District. This short, steep 2 km climb finishes by the Lantern Pike Inn and welcomes entries on the day for just £3.

Stort10 '26 at Cammas Hall Farm on 17 May 2026 offers scenic 10 and 5 mile off road loops through farm tracks and woodland with a friendly low key vibe. Finishers get a medal and a premium T shirt or a tree planted in their name.

Take on 18 miles of scenic Suffolk countryside from Nowton Park to Clare Castle Country Park, running or walking at your own pace. With a friendly atmosphere, medal for all finishers and support for St Nicholas Hospice, this is a challenge..

Tackle the Totley Moor fell race on 19 May in the Peak District: a scenic 10.5 km route with 440 m of climb across woodland, fields and open moorland. Expect classic fell terrain, friendly club vibes and post race facilities.

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

Join the Castleton Great Ridge Race on 22 May 2026 in the Peak District for a scenic but challenging 9.2 km route with 427 m of climb over dramatic ridgelines. Open to adults 18 and over with online and on the day entry available.

Join the Carsington Hill Race on Friday 22 May 2026 for a challenging 9.5 km (5.9 miles) hill course with sweeping Peak District and Carsington Water views. Part of the village festival, the event supports local facilities and ends with foo..