Market Harborough
Trail Running Calendar near Market Harborough 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Market Harborough for 2026-2027! We've gathered 78 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
An element themed loop race at Thorpe Meadows offering lap-based distances from 5 km up to ultra, flexible start within a set window, and a collectible medal as part of the four-event Elements Series.
An off-road runners and walkers event on an approximately 10 mile Charnwood countryside route with water stops, refreshments and separate junior options on 4 October 2026.
A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners complete a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop each hour; failing to start a loop on the hour means elimination. Entries include solo, paired teams alternating loops, and an 8 hour day cap.
Trail races at Grafham Water offering marked 10k and half marathon routes around the reservoir with water stations, prizes and free digital race photos.
A timed multi lap event at Ferry Meadows on a 5.3 km traffic free loop, run in 4 or 6 hour formats with an aid station each lap and HQ at the Lakeside Centre.
Duathlons and 5 km and 10 km trail runs in Salcey Forest on 25 October 2026, featuring off road running routes, road cycling sections and live chip timing.
A Halloween themed night time run at Irchester Country Park featuring a 5k race and a 2k family run with medals, chocolates and free photos.
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.
A 7 hour time challenge in the Northampton Washlands with flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, medals, distance pins, goody bags and aid stations.
A paired Night Run and Dawn Run in Market Harborough that includes a 5 mile course through the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting and required headtorches.
A cross country 16 mile run and walk through the Leicestershire Wolds with on-route food stops, local charity fundraising and a 700 person entry limit.
A lapped Remembrance Run at Ferry Meadows on a 5.3 km traffic-free loop, offered in 4- or 6-hour formats with an aid station each lap.
A lap-based timed run at Grafham Water as part of Phoenix Running's Elements Series. Laps are 5.3 km on mainly tarmac paths with distance options from 5 km to ultra and finisher medals for participants.
A six-hour lap event at Salcey Forest where participants choose how many 3.5-mile loops to run. Dogs and rucking are allowed, a reduced parking rate is available, and there are options for charity donations or a tree token instead of a medal.
A 10k night trail at Salcey Forest on a marked two lap crushed stone route that can be slippery in wet weather. A head or chest torch is required, Petzl will provide demo kit, and a canicross option runs ten minutes before the main field.
Santa themed 5 km, 10 km and Half Marathon at Stanwick Lakes on 29 November 2026, held on purpose built tracks within a nature reserve.
A five-lap 26.3 mile trail and road event on the Colworth Estate near Sharnbrook with individual and team entry, limited places and on-course checkpoints.