Leicester
Trail Running Calendar near Leicester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Leicester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 80 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
A 6 hour loop event at Beacon Hill Country Park where runners choose how many 3.3 mile laps to complete; canicross and rucking are welcome.
A themed event at Shipley Country Park on 15 February 2026 celebrating the Chalkhill Blue Butterfly as part of the Butterfly Effect series, with tickets at £41.50.
March 2027
Trail races from Brixworth Country Park around Pitsford Water with 10k and Half Marathon routes, marked trails, on-course water stations and medals for finishers.
A muddy weekend trail event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring twisty, rooty forest terrain and swampy sections; entry is listed at £41.50.
A night trail 10 km at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry where head torches are required and Petzl may offer demo kit; woodland and meadow terrain with uneven surfaces.
A six-hour trail event at Coombe Abbey Park on a winter route where runners complete 3.3-mile laps as many times as they wish within the time limit.
A six hour trail challenge on roughly 5.45 km laps around Holme Pierrepont Country Park with muddy sections and two route options, entry £41.50.
Trail marathon around Charnwood from Brush Bowls Club with long and short routes of 27 and 18 miles, checkpoints, cutoffs and on course refreshments.
A 7 hour time challenge around the Northampton Washlands offering distances from 3km to ultra, with medals, pins, goody bags and aid stations on maintained paths.
A backyard ultra at Beacon Hill Country Park with a 6.71 km loop every hour until one runner remains, plus a 12 hour taster option.
April 2027
A 28 mile out and back ultra along the traffic free Brampton Valley Way with a Leicestershire versus Northamptonshire team competition.
An inflatable obstacle course event at Elvaston Castle Country Park on 17 April 2027 offering 2.5k to 15k lap distances with music zones and a midway water station.
Backyard Ultra at Marston Lodge with a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop each hour, offering solo, pairs and an 8 hour max option plus on site aid and chip timing.
Scenic 10 km trail race in the Nene Valley starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe, with a marked route, aid station and on site parking.
Scenic off road trail run at Elvaston Castle Country Park with 10.4 km, 14.5 km and a Half Marathon along the River Derwent.
Seven hour Time Challenge at Northampton Washlands raising funds for Save The Rhino with medals, optional charity pin, multiple distance options and aid stations.
A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.
A new 50 mile countryside route encircling Coventry on 24 and 25 April 2027, organised by LDWA Heart of England with checkpoints, food, a satellite tracker and a finish badge.