Trail Running calendar near Shepshed 2025-2026

Worsley Woods Ladies 5 Mile Trail Race on 3 May 2026 offers a scenic 5 mile route through Worsley Woods in Manchester, welcoming women of all abilities. Entries open 31 December with limited places and on the day entry subject to availabili..

Coiners is an 11 km Calder Valley fell race across moorland around Stoodley Pike and Bell House Moor, climbing about 396 m and rewarding runners with sweeping views over Cragg Vale. The flagged route must be followed due to nesting birds, s..

Start the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series with a flat 5 km along the scenic Aire and Calder towpath in Methley, Leeds. Run to support the Jane Tomlinson Appeal with prizes and keepsake shirts for series entrants.

Rainow 5 is a scenic 5 mile trail race over White Nancy and the Kerridge ridge near the Peak District, with about 230 m ascent. Limited entries, friendly vibe and proceeds benefit local charities and mountain rescue, with tea and cake after..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race bu..

Join the pop up Kirkstall Rock up n' Run in Leeds on 7 May 2026 for a choice of 5k or 10k and a finisher medal. Enjoy hot food, a post race beer and relaxed same day entry beside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Tackle the Bat Challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park: a six hour off road loop where you choose your pace and complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Expect a steady climb to scenic high points and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Take on the Chiltern Hills 100K, a scenic trail ultra across iconic Chiltern ridges and estates on 9 May 2026. Limited field and UTMB Index status mean a competitive, well supported race with challenging climbs, full marking and live tracki..

Tackle a scenic single loop through Sherwood Forest and historic estates with 30 or 40 mile options near Walesby on 9 May 2026. Fully vegan HOBO Pace event with waymarked trails, stocked aid stations and a friendly festival vibe.

Run Rabbit Trail Festival at Deene Park near Corby on 9 and 10 May 2026 is a weekend of trail running and lively festival fun. Choose from short evening runs to a 56.1 km triple challenge, with music, activities and medals for finishers.

Tackle a 33 mile trail at the Spire Ultra on 9 May 2026, winding across high moorland, ancient woodland and reservoirs. Celebrate the tenth anniversary with a special finisher memento and light refreshments at the community hub.

Take on the Marsden Moors Marathon or choose 23 or 18 mile circular routes across wild West Yorkshire moorland from Marsden Parochial Hall. Friendly LDWA event with checkpoints, snacks and a finish meal for walkers and runners.

Tackle an unmarked 18 mile fell trail around Castleshaw with about 3000 ft of ascent on Saturday 9 May 2026. Navigate checkpoints along footpaths including parts of the Pennine Way and enjoy manned feeds and hot soup at the finish.

The Apocalypse Ultramarathon on 9 May 2026 in Church Stretton offers four distinct loops totaling 50 miles and over 10,000 ft of climb. Run one to four loops in any order within a 16 hour limit while enjoying a rolling buffet at HQ.

Five Trigs is a scenic point to point fell and trail event across the South Pennines, visiting five trig points over about 19 miles and 900 m of ascent. Navigate yourself, enjoy manned checkpoints en route and finish with hot soup.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Run the Cressbrook Crawl in the Peak District on Sat 9 May 2026, a scenic fell race of 10.5 km with 400 m climb around Cressbrook. Pre entry only via Fabian 4 from The Cressbrook Club, open to runners aged 16 and over.

Shires and Spires is a circular run based in Naseby with distances from 10K to ultra, mixing country trails and roads. Routes change direction each year and have GPS tracking, voice navigation, aid stations and a medal for all finishers.

Take on the Greenway Challenge in Letchworth Garden City: a self guided 13 mile clockwise run starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Enjoy marshalled crossings, a wooden medal, and cake at the finish while supporting Headway Herts.

Challenge yourself at the Chilterns 30, a 30 km trail across scenic Chiltern Hills with rolling woodland trails, ridgelines and village paths. Guided groups, well stocked checkpoints and a finisher medal with a Trees not Tees certificate ma..