Melton Mowbray
Trail Running Calendar near Melton Mowbray 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Melton Mowbray for 2026-2027! We've gathered 55 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
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.
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 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.
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.
A circular 10 km trail race from KC Active through fields, woodland and a disused railway track with a well stocked aid station; next race on 18 April 2027.
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.
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 weekend trail running festival at Deene Park near Corby offering 10k, 21.1k, 25k and a combined 56.1k Quest with medals and festival activities.
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 50k ultra through Nottinghamshire villages that uses footpaths, bridleways, tracks and minor roads. The route starts and finishes at Milestone Brewery, includes checkpoints every 6 to 8 miles and post-race food and tap room access.
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.
A multi-distance trail event at Grimsthorpe Castle using a 10 mile loop with 10 to 100 mile options plus a 100 mile relay on mixed grass, woodland and limestone terrain.
June 2027
Derby Pretty Muddy 5k is an obstacle course at Markeaton Park with climbing, crawling and sliding across mixed terrain. It is for participants aged 13 and over and includes a fundraising element, a kit pack and a finisher medal.
A fully supported 100 mile trail ultra around the Leicestershire Round with solo and four person team relay options, nine checkpoints and a 32 hour cut off.