Loughborough
Trail Running Calendar near Loughborough 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Loughborough for 2026-2027! We've gathered 90 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
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 Dovedale valley covering 9.5 km with 345 m ascent across fields, riverside trail, a woodland climb and undulating paths.
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.
February 2027
Multiple-distance event on an extended 10 mile loop around Sherwood Pines, with camping, a communal base and a food truck.
Scenic winter trail running around Carsington Water in Derbyshire offering a half marathon and a 10k. Entries include a themed medal, chip timing and race photos, and marked routes with a GPX file available.
A seven hour track challenge at YMCA Newark and Sherwood with race options from 3 km to ultra marathon on a 400 metre lap course.
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
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.