Loughborough
Trail Running Calendar near Loughborough 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Loughborough for 2026-2027! We've gathered 89 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A self-navigated endurance event from Meriden where runners move on foot for 24 or 36 hours and distance is measured as the crow flies with GPS tracking and tiered awards.
Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse offers 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Junior races on flat tarmac and gravel routes, supporting Nottinghamshire Hospice.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a muddy four hour event on a 4 km loop where up to 30 runners complete laps and collect a bespoke medal when they tap out.
Monthly trail run from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park, a 6 to 8 km loop around Calke Abbey nature park; participants should bring head torches and high visibility gear.
December 2026
Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water with marked routes, marshals, water stations and a themed finisher medal.
Trail run and walk in Nottingham on 13 December 2026 with 3 km, 6 km and 9 km options, marked route and post-event cake in the church hall.
Evening music-led trail run around Calke Abbey near Ticknall, roughly 6 to 8 km, organised by Run 4 U & Perform Running Club with free parking and required head torches.
Gaddesby Gallop on 19 December 2026 in Gaddesby offers online-only entry, number pickup and presentation at the village hall; dogs are not allowed.
A back to basics 10 km off-road cross country around Huncote with a junior race, limited online entries, low fees and no prizes.
January 2027
A night-time fell race in Dovedale valley covering 9.5 km with 345 m ascent, based at The Old Dog in Thorpe and run under Fell Runners Association rules.
A six hour looped running challenge at Sherwood Pines where participants tally laps on a forest course and receive a bespoke finisher medal.
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.
A weekend of running on the traffic free Tissington Trail near Ashbourne, offering a half marathon and a 10k with a gentle uphill outbound and slight downhill return, route maps and GPX files available, medals and free photos included.
Trail run of about 6 to 8 km around Calke Abbey, starting from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park with free parking and a group warm up.
February 2027
Loop event at Sherwood Pines offering distances from 10 to 100 miles, with camping, a communal base and on site support.
A 23.4 km fell race around Charnwood Hills near Anstey with 515 m of climb, pre-entry only and FRA UK Athletics insurance.