Trail Running calendar near Shepshed 2026-2027

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.

Three waymarked walks of 12, 18 and 26 miles from Wistanstow Village Hall through the Shropshire Hills AONB, with checkpoint support, maps and a hot finish meal; places are limited and a waiting list operates.

An off-road full marathon and a 14.8 mile half marathon held each September, both with substantial ascent, mandatory FRA kit and stocked feed stations; entries often sell out and chip timing is used with live updates.

Scenic trail races from Bakewell Showground in the Peak District offering a half marathon, 15k and 9.1k. Routes follow the Monsal Trail with river and Chatsworth views and include chip timing, refreshments and a finisher medal.

Tackle the Ilam Three Peaks fell race on Sun 13 Sep 2026 in the Peak District, a punchy 6.4 km route with 520 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Pre entry required, so book early for this steep, scenic challenge.

TrailFest at Holdenby House offers four traffic free trail distances inside a private estate, with routes on farm tracks, field edges and through a small wood, plus rolling hills and open countryside views.

A hilly, chip timed trail race in the Colne Valley on 13 September 2026 covering roughly 6.0 miles with about 300 m of climb. The marshalled and waymarked route finishes at Zapato Brewery and offers mainly trail surfaces.

Experience an annual fun run at Barton Abbey in Oxfordshire featuring 10k and 5k courses on undulating terrain. Join several race distances or a flexible family fun run to support the maintenance of Steeple Barton Church.

Teddy Bear Run in Aston Park, Birmingham brings families together for 2.5K or 5K courses, a finisher teddy, and a teddy bears picnic. Participants are invited to fundraise for Birmingham Children’s Hospital with a suggested minimum of £10.

Defeat Delamere is a forest run on 13 September 2026 at Delamere Forest, Frodsham, offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a junior race. Entries include race packs, finisher medals, t-shirts and post race hydration.

A looped trail event in Hitchin on a 5 km course where participants have seven hours to complete as many laps as they wish. The weekend includes a Mini Mile for children, an event village, aid station, medals and post event massage.

A trail 5km around Clowbridge Reservoir as part of a three race autumn series in September 2026, run over two anti clockwise laps. The course is open to ages 11 and over, mostly flat with about 25 m of ascent and prizes.

A multi distance walking and running event based in Hathersage with routes from 25 km to 100 miles. Teams and qualified solo entrants can self navigate or join led groups with professional Mountain Leaders.

A timed, lap-based event on a flat 5.3 km riverside circuit in Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km up to ultra within a seven hour limit, with an all-day vegetarian aid station and a bespoke finisher's medal.

Heights Ultra Trail is a community charity festival in Huddersfield on 19 September 2026 offering 50 mile, 50 km, 27 km and 10 km races across Yorkshire moorland and reservoirs. Routes are waymarked and checkpoints provide food and drinks.

A single-stage trail race of approximately 47 miles along the Cotswold Way National Trail from Chipping Campden to Painswick, featuring varied terrain, on-course support and a 15 hour completion time.

At Wyre Forest on Saturday 19 September 2026, Lone Wolf Birmingham runs a 6.7 km loop every hour so runners can repeat laps to form 10k, half marathon, marathon or ultra distances. The event runs until the last runner finishes or 24 hours,..

High Peak 40 is a 40 mile ultramarathon in and around Buxton marking its 40th anniversary. The course mixes trails and road, entries are managed via SiEntries and the event currently operates a waiting list with a minimum age of 18.

A flat, chip-timed canal race in Rodley, Leeds offering distances from 5K to ultramarathon with feed stations every 3 miles, GPX routes, bespoke medals and marshalled support.

A single-stage trail run of about 102 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Bath, with varying terrain, on-course support and a 32 hour completion limit. Entries open 1 October 2025.