Trail Running calendar near Shepshed 2025-2026

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail and fell race held annually on the first Wednesday evening in May in Rainow, near Kerridge Ridge. The challenging 5-mile course features hilly terrain and scenic routes crossing local nature reserves and footpaths. Attracting 250-300 runners aged 16 and over, the even..

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 but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

The Chiltern Hills 100K is a 100-kilometer ultra marathon held in the Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. The race features an anticlockwise loop passing iconic landmarks such as Ashridge Estate, Coombe Hill, Whiteleaf Hill, Bledlow Ridge, and Great Hampden, incorpora..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is an annual trail running event held in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, featuring 30.8 and 40.8-mile circular loops. The race routes primarily follow forest trails and footpaths, passing through picturesque sandstone villages, historical sites like Creswell Crags, and estates..

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event held at the scenic Deene Park Estate near Corby. Organized by Race Harborough, it offers a weekend of challenges including a 25k Trail Mix Challenge with five 5km runs on the hour, a 10k Headlight Hop in the early evening, and a h..

Shires and Spires is a celebrated multi-terrain running event held in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at historic Naseby Village Hall. The race offers five distances: 10K, half marathon, three-quarter marathon, marathon, and a 35-mile ultra marathon, catering to a wide range of runners. The..

The Trent Valley Ultra is a scenic 50-kilometer ultra marathon held in Nottinghamshire, starting and finishing at Milestone Brewery & Tap in Cromwell, Newark. The course winds through charming villages using footpaths, bridleways, tracks, and minor roads, showcasing the region's natural beauty. Chec..

The Bronte Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held in the scenic Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. Known for its hilly course, the event supports Sue Ryder and offers a unique challenge alongside the Bronte Bike Challenge, inviting runners to compete against cyclists..

Farmmageddon is an endurance running event held at Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford, SG9 0RU. Returning for its second year, the event features a challenging 100-mile race completed over 32 hours across two days. The course consists of a 5.3 km loop combining trail, grassland, and some tarmac paths, suit..

God's Own Backyard Ultra - Spring 2026 is an endurance running event held at Hunters Greave, Hawksworth, Leeds. Competitors run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, needing to complete each loop within the hour to continue. The course features a mix of canal towpath, farmland, woodland trails,..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Old Town, Hebden Bridge, UK. Participants can choose between two 50k routes representing Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or challenge themselves with a figure-of-eight 100k course combining bot..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a running event held in the Black Country area near Birmingham. Organized by StuWeb Events Ltd., it offers participants a half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. The race takes place in a vibrant atmosphere, showcasing the local community and landscape.Whi..

The The MTC Severn Path Ultra will take place in Shrewsbury on Friday 10 July 2026.

The Robin Hood 100 is a fully marked ultra running event held in South Wheatley, Retford, Nottinghamshire. The scenic course features runnable trails with nice underfoot conditions, heading into Sherwood Forest—Robin Hood's legendary homeland—and returning to South Wheatley. The route includes two l..

The Three Towers Ultra is a challenging running event featuring two distances: 39 miles and 55 miles, set in the scenic West Pennine moors of Lancashire. Participants will navigate through rugged terrain while visiting three iconic towers: Jubilee, Rivington, and Peel. The course is unmarked, requir..

The Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run is an exciting trail running event designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginners to elite athletes. Set in the stunning Peak District, the 18km course features a mix of fast trails and challenging ascents, with a total ascent of 488 meters..

The Ranger Ultras High Peak Ultra is an exciting running event featuring 70km and 100km courses, set to take place in October 2026. Participants can choose their distance on the day, with a generous 24-hour cut-off time. The route retraces the historic Cromford and High Peak Railway, offering a scen..

The MTC Blue Caps is a 36-mile ultra marathon held in England, starting from Wigan and finishing at The Swan in Tarporley. It forms Day 4 of the 13-day Mount to Coast Albion End to End Challenge, which covers 503 miles across England. The route follows the same path as the MTC JOGLE race but with sh..