Leicester
Trail Running Calendar near Leicester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Leicester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 74 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A November running festival at Nottingham Racecourse offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and a junior race on a flat, lakeside course with chip timing.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a four hour event on a 4 km loop where runners may complete as many laps as possible; field capped at 30 and entry listed at £29.
December 2026
End of season event at Shipley Country Park on 7 December with a 6 hour format and random leftover medals for finishers; entry listed at £31.
Forest trail event at Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km junior run, medals, prizes and fundraising for Shelter.
January 2027
A 7 hour time challenge around the Northampton Washlands offering flexible lap distances, themed finisher medals from 3 km and distance pins for half marathon and above.
A 10 km accurately measured race at Northampton Racecourse Park featuring a 2.2 km section plus three laps, England Athletics affiliation, on day registration and prizes including a bespoke medal and trophies.
A six-hour self-paced lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park with a 3.3 mile runnable loop, canicross and rucking options, tiered entry fees and a charitable donation to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.
February 2027
A six hour lap event at Daventry Country Park where participants complete as many 3.3 mile laps as they choose within the time limit. Canicross and rucking are allowed and the route is mostly crushed stone with on-site parking, a cafe and toilets.
Time challenge at Northampton Active offering flexible distances from 3km to ultra, a zebra themed medal, goody bags and aid stations.
A 7 hour time challenge at Northampton Active offering flexible distances from 3 km to ultra with medals, goody bags, aid stations and distance pins.
Six hour off road loop at Beacon Hill Country Park with a 3.3 mile lap that climbs first then descends, dog friendly and open to runners, walkers and ruckers.
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 of 10 km and half marathon around Pitsford Water with marked routes, water stations, on-course first aid and prizes for top 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 10k at Coombe Abbey on 9 March 2027 requiring a head or chest torch, with Petzl demo kit expected, biodegradable aid station cups and on site parking.
Hare Challenge at Coombe Abbey Park is a six hour trail event on a new winter route where participants complete 3.3 mile laps to cover distances from just over 5k up to 50+ miles.
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.
A routed endurance event around Charnwood from Brush Bowls Club with long and short courses, checkpoint controls, checkpoint refreshments and route-specific maps required.