Trail Running calendar near Shepshed 2026-2027

Weekend trail races on the Monsal Trail in the Peak District offering a half marathon and a 10K on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2027, using a traffic free multi terrain route that passes through four tunnels and over Monsal viaduct.

A 54 mile circular ultra from Brixworth Country Park across Northamptonshire trails, towpaths and roads. The event is fully tracked and offers relay teams plus a 26 mile Rosebud Marathon option.

A family-friendly inflatable obstacle event at Huntingdon Racecourse on 10 April 2027. Choose from 2.5k, 5k, 10k or 15k laps on a 2.5 km circuit with inflatables, music zones, an untimed finish and a finisher's medal.

A 26.2 mile section of the Rose of the Shires Ultra, the Rosebud Marathon runs across Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal towpath with two staffed checkpoints and GPS tracking provided.

A county versus county running challenge along the Brampton Valley Way, with runners starting from Market Harborough or Northampton. The 28 mile out and back course features two long tunnels, four feed stations, and field wide county scorin..

A Peak District fell race on 14 April 2027 covering 4.8 km with 340 m of ascent. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available and juniors aged 14 and over run in the main race.

A guided 18 mile trail across the Malvern Hills with over 1300 m of ascent, run at a social pace. Meeting in Great Malvern with parking and nearby train access, cost £39 per person and alcohol free beer may be offered afterwards.

A 50K trail ultra across the Chiltern Hills from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow in Wendover, following ridgeline trails with three checkpoints and full route marking. The event includes on course nutrition, chip timing and a nine hour..

An outdoor inflatable obstacle course in Derby in April 2027 offering 2.5k to 15k options across repeated 2.5k laps, music zones, water stations and finisher medals, with specific rules for child participants and on-site parking and bag dro..

A 102 mile ultramarathon around Chester with 1590 m ascent, 12 supported checkpoints, a 32 hour cut off and live GPS tracking. The event is TRA licensed and awards ITRA and UTMB points.

A guided 42.2 km trail run through the Chiltern Hills using parts of the Ridgeway and Wendover Woods, led by English Athletics qualified Run Leaders. Groups are matched by ability and the event includes checkpoints and a wooden finisher med..

A 10k trail race in the Nene Valley countryside starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe. The circular route is fully marked and marshalled and includes a staffed aid station.

A scenic trail run at Elvaston Castle Country Park offering 10.4k, 14.5k and 21.1k distances along woodland, parkland and riverside paths beside the River Derwent. The course is clearly signed, marshalled and includes water stations and a f..

An untimed inflatable obstacle course at Hertfordshire County Showground on 24 April 2027 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k lap options, music zones, water on course, finishers' medals and on-site food vendors.

Malvern Hills Trail Half Marathon is a 13 mile offroad race on 24 April 2027 across woodlands, fields and a ridge near Wynd's Point, with three aid stations, staffed checkpoints and a timed, signposted route; places are limited.

A 10 kilometre running safari at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, organised by Curly's Athletes and supporting the Wildlife Foundation. The single loop mixed surface course is UK Athletics licensed and entry includes park access.

Trail running event around Calderdale offering 50-mile and 30-mile options on the Calderdale Way with vegan friendly checkpoints, mandatory kit, GPS tracking, baggage storage, and a finisher's medal.

Out-and-back trail event from Abberley Village Hall with 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile options; the full route includes about 2,941 m ascent, GPX navigation is provided and checkpoints enforce a 13 hour maximum time.

Five trail races take place on Sunday 3 May 2026 around Ilmington in the Cotswolds, from 10K up to a 100K ultra, with feed stations, baggage support and route navigation aids for longer distances.

A Peak District fell race from Rainow Institute covering 8 km (5 miles) with 230 m of climb. Pre-entry is required and opens 1 March 2027; fees are £9 for members and £10 for non-members.