Shires and Spires

The Clipston Trail Half and Country 5 Miler is a scenic trail running event held in the countryside around Clipston, near Market Harborough. The event features two distances: a half marathon and a 5-mile race, ideal for both seasoned trail runners and beginners. The courses start and finish at Clips..

Thunder Races offers trail running events in Bedfordshire, UK, centered on Harrold-Odell Country Park. The events feature multiple distances, including a 25km and a 50km trail race, designed for both experienced ultrarunners and newcomers. Runners traverse runnable woodland and countryside around Ha..

Kingfisher Challenge is held at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry (CV3 2AB). This six-hour trail event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities, letting you complete as many 5k laps as you choose—the 3.3-mile loop can yield just over 5k or 50+ miles depending on your pace. The course runs mainly on..

Petzl Night Trails 10K at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry, is a nocturnal 10-kilometre trail run hosted by Big Bear Events. The route winds through woodland, meadow and grass fields around Coombe Abbey Park (CV3 2AB), with exposed roots, uneven surfaces, gates and an undulating profile. It’s a head-torc..

The Hoby Hop Trail Race is a five-mile chip-timed cross country and Canicross event held in the scenic Upper Wreake valley near Hoby, Leicestershire. The course features fields, stiles, brooks, traditional footpaths, and gentle hills, offering great countryside views. The race starts and finishes at..

The Charnwood Challenge 2025 is an off-road running and walking event near Loughborough. The main 10-mile course winds through the Charnwood countryside, offering a rural trail experience for adults and older youths. A 1-mile Junior Challenge is also held (open to all ages) with on-the-day entry.The..