Loughborough
Trail Running Calendar near Loughborough 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Loughborough for 2026-2027! We've gathered 87 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
Trail marathon in Charnwood on 20 March 2027 with 27-mile and 18-mile routes through Bradgate Park, Beacon Hill and other local landmarks.
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.
A last person standing backyard ultra at Sherwood Pines on 27 March 2027 with hourly 4.19 mile laps on forest trails, live timing, on-course aid and race trophies.
April 2027
A spring trail event at Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 10 April 2027 offering Half Marathon and 10k routes around the reservoir. Routes are marked and GPX is provided; entries include a themed medal and chip-timed results.
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.
A looped 6.03 km course around Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, Day Two runs the lap in reverse; runners may complete as many laps as possible in six hours or finish one for a bespoke medal.
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.
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 six hour looped run in Sherwood Pines where participants complete as many laps as they wish on day two of the weekend and receive a bespoke medal.
A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.
Marathon and half marathon along the traffic free Tissington Trail in Derbyshire, an out and back route climbing to Parsley Hay then returning to Ashbourne Leisure Centre.
A six hour lap based trail event at Beacon Hill Country Park where participants repeat a 3.3 mile loop, starting in daylight and possibly continuing into darkness.
May 2027
A 33 mile trail race following much of the Chesterfield Round Walk through moorland, woodland, reservoirs and farmland. Route notes and GPX files are provided and checkpoints offer water with food at selected points.
A six hour event at Pooley Country Park where participants complete as many 3.3 mile laps as they can, featuring mainly flat terrain and a climb to a 50 ft Golden Tower.
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 7.5 mile clockwise circuit around Carsington Reservoir offering reservoir and countryside views, bespoke finisher medals and entries for runners aged 16 and over.
A chip-timed 10K trail race through Sherwood Pines on 9 May 2027 with distance markers, a water station, limited entries and cash bonuses for fast winning times.
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.