Leicester
Trail Running Calendar near Leicester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Leicester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 65 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A butterfly themed event at Shipley Country Park on 9 August featuring the Purple Emperor and a commemorative medal priced at £41.50.
Two TRA licensed trail ultras of 50k and 100k around Market Harborough with GPX navigation, checkpoints, on course aid and tracking.
A six hour looped trail challenge around Holme Pierrepont Country Park and Watersports Centre with roughly 5.44 km laps on a mainly flat, muddy course.
An 8 km trail loop around Calke Abbey starting from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park, organised by Run 4 U & Perform Running Club.
Multi-distance running festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park featuring half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races with chip timing and race photos.
Two lap 5 km around Hugglescote Grange on 30 August 2026, walking children and dog friendly with limited parking and a medal for participants.
September 2026
Scenic trail routes from Great Ponton near Grantham offering 26.4 miles, 17 miles, 12 miles and 10 km across footpaths, bridleways and quiet country roads.
Autumn Wolf is a two day trail event in Warwickshire on 12 and 13 September 2026, featuring adult 10K and 5K routes plus junior 6K and 3K races across woodland, fields, streams and mud.
TrailFest at Holdenby House offers four traffic free trail distances inside a private estate, with routes on farm tracks, field edges and through a small wood, plus rolling hills and open countryside views.
Trail races near Clipston on rolling bridleways and footpaths offering a half marathon and a country 5-mile, with medals, homemade cakes and proceeds supporting the local recreation field.
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 themed Time Challenge in Northampton offering distances from 3 km to ultras, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations on trails around the Washlands.
A September charity hike or run of about 16 miles over Beacon Hill, Bardon Hill and Old John, starting and finishing at Beacon Hill Country Park to raise funds for local 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.
A night-time trail 10 km at Coombe Abbey requiring a headtorch, with varied underfoot conditions, Petzl demo kit likely, tiered entry fees and an effective two hour cut-off.
October 2026
10th anniversary five mile chip timed cross country and Canicross in the Upper Wreake valley on 3 October 2026 with prizes and commemorative medals.