Trail Running calendar near Shepshed 2025-2026

Run Amberaid 30 or Petit Raid 20 on 17 October 2026, a figure of eight through the Amber Valley's scenic trails. Expect undulating climbs, self navigation via GPX and route notes, and a finisher medal for all who complete the course.

Rip n Run XL is a tough endurance run on Ripponden moorland near Hebden Bridge with 40 and 80 mile options, serious climbs and supported checkpoints. Expect hot food at HQ and sweeping West Yorkshire views to reward the effort.

Join Its Grim Up North Running for the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Brighouse, a relaxed scenic series that celebrates Your Distance Your Pace Your Weekend. Choose 5K 10K or half marathon and enjoy a jumble medal hot food and a beer or soft..

Take on the Thames Trail Ultra, a scenic 47 mile point to point along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley on Thames. Mostly riverside trails and country paths, this supported ultramarathon pairs stunning views with a rewarding challenge.

Run the scenic Monsal Trail through tunnels and over the Monsal viaduct in a traffic free half marathon or 10k from Bakewell Station. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos and stunning Derbyshire views.

Run the Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows, a timed multi terrain loop event with routes from 5k to ultra and flexible lap options for 4 or 6 hour formats. Enjoy lakeside scenery, a friendly aid station and a bespoke finisher medal.

Join Irchester Spooktacular, a Halloween night run through woodland trails with a 5k and a 2k family fun run. Fancy dress, themed marshals, finishers medals, Halloween chocolates and free event photos make it great family fun.

Halloween on the Leeds Liverpool Canal, from a Ghostly 1 Mile family run to an ultra, with bespoke medals and spooky treats. Fancy dress is encouraged and spot prizes will be awarded.

Race You To The Summit is a classic 4.3 mile fell race from the Summit Inn up to the White House and back, with about 260 m of climbing through Pennine moorland. Come in Halloween fancy dress for the costume competition and prizes.

The Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K will take place in Berkhamsted on Saturday 31 October 2026.

Run Wendover Woods on challenging, hilly forest trails with marathon, half marathon, 10k and junior distances across mixed terrain. Enjoy onsite facilities like a cafe and plenty of parking plus bespoke medals and free race photos.

Enigma Fireworks lights up Caldecotte Lake on 6 and 7 November 2026 with marathon and half marathon races around the scenic waters. Enjoy multiple laps, on course support and a bespoke finisher medal in a friendly festival atmosphere.

Take on a rugged 10 km Pennine challenge around Todmorden with 350 m of climbing, starting and finishing at the Shepherds Rest Inn. Teams welcome and entry is on the day for £5; minimum age 16.

Take on the Pennines in Soyland Moor CraggRunner, a point to point fell race from Cragg Vale of about 22 km and 440 m ascent. Expect moorland terrain, navigational checkpoints and mandatory FRA kit for a true fell challenge.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race around the Roaches and Shutlingsloe: 15 miles with over 1100 m of climbing across rugged, scenic terrain. On the day entry is available for £15 and includes a hot meal, perfect for adventurous runner..

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Kirkstall for scenic canal runs on the Leeds Liverpool Canal with 5K, 10K or half marathon options on weekend mornings. Open to all abilities, finishers receive a medal, hot food and a drink.

Join a friendly trail run through Rothwell Country Park via woodland, riverside paths and a scenic rise with views of Leeds, finishing with kebabs and a bespoke medal. Walkers welcome and 50p per entry supports the RSPB.

Run the North Chilterns 50K, a scenic trail ultramarathon from Putteridge Bury over Warden, Barton and Pegsdon Hills with sweeping views. Limited to 250 runners, this supported 50 km course is a rewarding late autumn challenge.

Tackle scenic trails at the Delamere Forest 21k or 42k on Sunday 22 November 2026, with routes through Blakemere Moss and along the Sandstone Trail. Enjoy a well marshalled, sustainability focused event set among beautiful woodland.

Enjoy a scenic winter run around Carsington Water with half marathon and 10K options on Saturday 5 December 2026. Undulating reservoir trails, kilometre markers and a themed medal make this RunThrough event a rewarding lakeside challenge.