Trail Running calendar near Shepshed 2025-2026

The Run the Wild Half Marathon - Spring Edition is a 13-mile (21.1 km) trail running event set in the scenic Chiltern Hills, just 40 minutes northwest of London near Tring. Featuring rolling chalk hills and woodland paths with around 300m of ascent, the course offers a welcoming atmosphere for all a..

The Combe Gibbet to Overton Race will take place in Overton on Sunday 29 March 2026.

Ultra In The Black Country is a 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The scenic urban loop features mostly traffic-free paths, including disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels, and woodland areas, showcasing the historic Black Country. The c..

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-running event held annually, following the scenic Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. Starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and finishing at the North End Sports and Socia..

The Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon is a women-only trail running event held in Sutton Scarsdale, Derbyshire, near the Peak District. Scheduled for April 4, 2026, the race follows a challenging out-and-back route through Sutton Spring Wood and ascends to the scenic Five Pits Trail, offering bea..

Lets Motor along the Towpath - Rodley is a scenic running event held along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Rodley, Yorkshire. The course features a flat, even towpath ideal for runners of all levels, from beginners to ultra marathoners. Distances offered range from 5K up to a full marathon, with..

The Calderdale Hike is an annual running and walking event organized by the 24th St Paul's Scout Group in Sowerby Bridge. Open to participants aged 14 and over, it offers three challenging routes of 17, 26, and 36 miles through the scenic Calderdale area. The event is part of the Runfurther Champion..

The Rosebud Marathon is a scenic 26.2-mile race held in Northamptonshire, England, featuring a mix of approximately 60% trails and 40% roads. Starting at Hartwell and finishing at Brixworth Country Park near Northampton, the course traverses beautiful countryside, including canal towpaths and 14 vil..

The Rose of the Shires Ultra is a scenic 54-mile circular ultra marathon held in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The course features approximately 72% trails, including country paths, towpaths, and forest tracks, with the remaining 28% on roads. Runners traverse b..

The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way is a unique ultra running event held in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, featuring a 28-mile (45km) out-and-back course along the flat, traffic-free Brampton Valley Way. Runners choose to start from either Market Harborough or Northampton, representing their..

The Nene Valley Races - Kings Cliffe 10K is a friendly and scenic trail running event held in the beautiful Nene Valley countryside, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire. The circular 10K course features easy tracks, green fields, farm paths, and disused railway line..

The Ranger Ultras PB230km Trail Challenge is a demanding ultra-distance trail running event held in the UK, covering 230km (143 miles) over 75 hours. The course follows the Pennine Bridleway and scenic upland trails through the Peak District, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and finishes in Cu..

The Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge is a demanding 137km trail running event held along the Pennine Bridleway, spanning West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and finishing in Cumbria. Participants have 50 hours to complete the course, which features runnable trails, technical ascents totaling..

The Chester Ultra 100 is a challenging 102-mile ultramarathon held in Chester, UK, featuring 1590 meters of elevation gain. The well-marked course traverses scenic trails including the Sandstone Trail, Marches Way along the River Dee, Helsby Hill, Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest, and the Bridgewater..

The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a challenging trail running and walking event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, England. Taking place in early April, it attracts hundreds of participants who experience the area's rich food, history, and landscape. The festival features multiple distances: the..

The Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K is an iconic ultra marathon held in the Chiltern Hills, UK, featuring a challenging 51 km trail run with 996m of elevation gain. The race starts at historic Berkhamsted Castle and finishes at Hampden Meadow in Wendover, traversing scenic ridgeline trails including Ashr..

The Longhorn Trail Event at Thoresby Park, Newark, offers 5km, 10km, and half marathon trail runs suitable for various fitness levels. Set within over 1,000 acres of historic parkland featuring a 17th-century mansion, wild deer, and famous long-horned cattle, the fairly flat courses are ideal for be..

The Peak District Birthday Bash is a challenging and enjoyable running and walking event held in Castleton, within the scenic Peak District National Park. Participants can choose between two distances: the Full Bash at 70km (43.5 miles) and the Half Bash at 35km (22.75 miles). The course offers a sp..

The Cannock Chase Running Festival, held on April 19, 2026, takes place in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest at Birches Valley, Rugeley, UK. The event offers multiple race distances including a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior Race, catering to all abilities. Participants run through a mix of fore..

Tempting at Tempsey is a trail running event held at the scenic Temple Newsam estate in Leeds, Yorkshire. The course features a mix of open country, gardens, and woodland with varied terrain including paths, grass, and trails. Runners can choose from four distances: 6.7 miles, half marathon, 20 mile..