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.
March 2027
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.
Backyard ultra at Beacon Hill Country Park with repeated 6.71 km loops every hour on mixed trail until one runner remains; a 12-hour taster is also available.
April 2027
A 28 mile (45 km) out and back on the traffic free Brampton Valley Way where runners choose a start end to represent Leicestershire or Northamptonshire, with two dark tunnels requiring a torch.
An inflatable obstacle course at Donington Park Derbyshire on 17 April 2027 with 2.5k to 15k options, music zones, 30 obstacles on the 5k and finisher medals.
Backyard ultra at Marston Lodge with repeated 6.7 km loops each hour, offering solo, pairs, and an eight hour capped option, chip timing and an on site aid station.
A circular 10 km trail race from KC Active through fields, woodland and a disused railway track with a well stocked aid station; next race on 18 April 2027.
Trail races of 10K, 15K and half marathon run within Elvaston Castle Country Park across woodland, parkland and riverside paths by the River Derwent.
A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.
Run as many 5k trail laps as you wish in six hours at Beacon Hill Country Park as the sun sets and the head torches come out.
May 2027
Six hour timed challenge of 3.3 mile laps at Pooley Country Park with on-site facilities, charity options and an on demand participation alternative.
A weekend trail running festival at Deene Park near Corby offering 10k, 21.1k, 25k and a combined 56.1k Quest with medals and festival activities.
A supported 75 miles (120 km) trail ultra from Alrewas to Beacon Hill across three counties, with six checkpoints, a 3-person relay option and UTMB Index 100K recognition.
A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Braunstone Park on 15 May 2027 combining grass and path with climbs, crawls and slides. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target of £50.
Road-closed 5k, 10k and junior races at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton on 23 May 2027, organised by RunThrough Events and supporting Main Vert.
June 2027
Derby Pretty Muddy 5k is an obstacle course at Markeaton Park with climbing, crawling and sliding across mixed terrain. It is for participants aged 13 and over and includes a fundraising element, a kit pack and a finisher medal.
A fully supported 100 mile trail ultra around the Leicestershire Round with solo and four person team relay options, nine checkpoints and a 32 hour cut off.
Three days of obstacle racing at Belvoir Castle with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km, kids races and a Hurricane Heat team challenge.
A muddy 5k obstacle course at Holme Pierrepont with climbs, crawls and slides across paths, grass and woodland. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target of £50 applies.