Shepshed
Trail Running Calendar near Shepshed 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Shepshed for 2026-2027! We've gathered 96 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A last person standing Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate with repeated 4.16 mile loops through trails and farmland until only one runner remains.
A charity trail event from Great Ponton with four route options on footpaths, bridleways and quiet roads, featuring checkpoints with refreshments and finish food.
A fully marked 4 mile fell race around three summits near Ilam, featuring a steep ascent up Bunster Hill, a river crossing and 520 m of ascent.
A half marathon along the traffic free Tissington Trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne with scenic views over the Derbyshire Dales. Races run on Saturday and Sunday 19 and 20 September 2026 with coaches to the start and a bespoke medal for finishers.
A hybrid fitness event at Cannock Chase Forest on 19 September 2026 offering solo entries and 5 km and 10 km ruck runs with pack weight rules, live chip timing, finisher merchandise and standard category prizes.
Test your endurance at Sherwood Pines with a six hour looped forest challenge where you choose how many laps to complete to earn your bespoke medal.
24 hour running event at Belvoir Castle with solo and team entries, a 10 km mixed terrain loop, 6 hour and day and night 10 km races, plus weekend camping and facilities.
Trails around Clipston offer a half marathon and a 5 mile country route over bridleways and footpaths, with elevation gain, water stations, medals and homemade cakes.
One More Lap for Kids' Village is an in-person team event on 20 September 2026 at Stowe Field in Lichfield. Team entries are listed as free and the event is organised by One More Lap.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a four hour event on a 4 km loop in Derbyshire with small fields and bespoke medals for finishers.
A BM fell race around Wirksworth covering 13.7 km with 457 m of ascent, run on varied quarry, trail and pasture terrain under FRA licence. The route includes steep climbs, Harborough Rocks and views toward Carsington Water.
A roughly 16 mile hike or run over the three Leicestershire summits starting and finishing at Beacon Hill Country Park to raise funds for people in need.
Six-hour multi lap event at Coombe Abbey Park where runners choose how many 3.3-mile laps to complete; canicross, rucking, tiered entry pricing and on-demand options available.
Nighttime trail 10 km at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry requiring a head or chest torch with Petzl demo torches, on-course drinks, parking, toilets and a two hour cut off.
October 2026
Five-mile chip-timed cross country and Canicross race in the Upper Wreake valley on 3 October 2026, limited to 200 entrants with a commemorative wooden medal for finishers.
Looped 5.64 km event at Hardwick Hall Estate on 3 September 2026 with a six hour lap option and bespoke finisher medals; field limited to 150 runners.
A 4 3/4 mile cross country race around Thorpe and Dovedale with a river crossing at the Stepping Stones, plus a 1 1/4 mile Mini Dash for U12s.
An off-road runners and walkers event on an approximately 10 mile Charnwood countryside route with water stops, refreshments and separate junior options on 4 October 2026.
A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.