Loughborough
Trail Running Calendar near Loughborough 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Loughborough for 2026-2027! We've gathered 83 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Looped 5.64 km event at Hardwick Hall Estate on 3 September 2026 with a six hour lap option and bespoke finisher medals; field limited to 150 runners.
A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.
Trail races around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with a half marathon and a 10k on marked, undulating paths. Entries include a themed medal, water and post-race goodies, plus an event village and downloadable GPX routes.
Run a section of the official UK Team Backyard route on the morning of the world championships with pay what you can entry, minimum £15.
November 2026
A chip timed seven mile country race through Garendon Park on 1 November 2026, with prizes, commemorative t shirts and a separate fun run with day entries.
Weekend trail event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring muddy, technical forest terrain and an entry fee of £41.50.
A 5 mile out and back night and dawn race through the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting, required headtorches, medals and finish line refreshments.
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
Trail races at Carsington Water on 5 December 2026 feature a half marathon and a 10k around the reservoir on marked undulating trails with marshals and an event village.
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.
January 2027
A night-time fell race in the Dovedale valley over riverside trails, fields and a woodland climb; 9.5 km with 345 m ascent and FRA licenced.
Six hour looped trail run through Sherwood Pines with a bespoke finisher medal; Saturday is day one of a two day weekend and a discount is available for two day entries.
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.