Royal Leamington Spa
Trail Running Calendar near Royal Leamington Spa 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Royal Leamington Spa for 2026-2027! We've gathered 45 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
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.
December 2026
Lap based Santa Run on the scenic Stratford Greenway with a 5.3 km loop, flexible distances, and a bespoke finisher's medal.
Seasonal trail races through Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 offer 10k, 5k and a 1.2 km junior run. The event uses mostly flat forest trails, awards bespoke medals and prizes, welcomes seasonal fancy dress and raises funds for Shelter.
January 2027
A 10 km accurately measured race at Northampton Racecourse Park featuring a 2.2 km section plus three laps, England Athletics affiliation, on day registration and prizes including a bespoke medal and trophies.
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.
February 2027
A six hour lap event at Daventry Country Park where participants complete as many 3.3 mile laps as they choose within the time limit. Canicross and rucking are allowed and the route is mostly crushed stone with on-site parking, a cafe and toilets.
March 2027
Fully marked trail races of 10k and half marathon around Pitsford Water from Brixworth Country Park, with water stations, mandatory kit requirements and finish medals.
A 10 km night trail at Coombe Abbey Park on 9 March 2027, run after dark with a mandatory head torch; on-course water, parking and an option for a tree-planting token instead of a medal.
Six hour trail event at Coombe Abbey Park on a new winter route with a 3.3 mile lap; run as many laps as you like and choose a medal or a tree token.
A 32 mile mostly traffic free urban loop around the Black Country, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park on 21 March 2027. The route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths and can be entered solo pairs or teams of four.
April 2027
A flat out and back 45 km ultra along the traffic free Brampton Valley Way with a Leicestershire versus Northamptonshire team competition.
A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.
May 2027
A one-day trail event in Ilmington offering six distances from 10K to 100KM plus a new two person 100KM relay, with feed stations, baggage support, GPX maps and trackers on the longer routes.
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.
Several distances are available: 5k, 10k and 20k routes around Deddington. The event is open to all ages and organised to raise funds for Deddington Primary School PTA, Deddington PFSU and the Firefighters Charity via Deddington Fire Station.
Road-closed 5k, 10k and junior races at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton on 23 May 2027, organised by RunThrough Events and supporting Main Vert.
June 2027
A 5k obstacle course at Sandwell Valley Country Park on 12 June 2027 featuring grass, paths and woodland with multiple obstacles. Organised by Cancer Research UK, participants fundraise with a minimum target of £50.