Melton Mowbray
Trail Running Calendar near Melton Mowbray 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Melton Mowbray for 2026-2027! We've gathered 52 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A charity trail event from Great Ponton with four route options on footpaths, bridleways and quiet roads, featuring checkpoints with refreshments and finish food.
A six-hour looped running challenge in Sherwood Pines where runners complete as many laps as they wish and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.
24 hour running event at Belvoir Castle with solo and team entries, a 10 km mixed terrain loop, 6 hour and day and night 10 km races, plus weekend camping and facilities.
Trails around Clipston offer a half marathon and a 5 mile country route over bridleways and footpaths, with elevation gain, water stations, medals and homemade cakes.
A roughly 16 mile hike or run over the three Leicestershire summits starting and finishing at Beacon Hill Country Park to raise funds for people in need.
October 2026
Five-mile chip-timed cross country and Canicross race in the Upper Wreake valley on 3 October 2026, limited to 200 entrants with a commemorative wooden medal for finishers.
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 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.
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.
Night and dawn out and back 5 mile runs through the 422m Oxendon Tunnel in Market Harborough with medals, on-course first aid and post-run refreshments.
A cross country run and walk of about 16 miles in the Leicestershire Wolds on Saturday 7 November 2026 with food stops and proceeds to local charities.
A lap based seven hour running event in West Bridgford offering distances from 3 km up to ultra marathon, with aid tables, a medal and a goody bag.
December 2026
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
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.
February 2027
Multiple-distance event on an extended 10 mile loop around Sherwood Pines, with camping, a communal base and a food truck.