Shepshed
Trail Running Calendar near Shepshed 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Shepshed for 2026-2027! We've gathered 99 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
Six hour off road loop at Beacon Hill Country Park with a 3.3 mile lap that climbs first then descends, dog friendly and open to runners, walkers and ruckers.
A themed event at Shipley Country Park on 15 February 2026 celebrating the Chalkhill Blue Butterfly as part of the Butterfly Effect series, with tickets at £41.50.
March 2027
A muddy weekend trail event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring twisty, rooty forest terrain and swampy sections; entry is listed at £41.50.
A night trail 10k at Coombe Abbey on 9 March 2027 requiring a head or chest torch, with Petzl demo kit expected, biodegradable aid station cups and on site parking.
Hare Challenge at Coombe Abbey Park is a six hour trail event on a new winter route where participants complete 3.3 mile laps to cover distances from just over 5k up to 50+ miles.
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.
A routed endurance event around Charnwood from Brush Bowls Club with long and short courses, checkpoint controls, checkpoint refreshments and route-specific maps required.
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.
Run as many 5k trail laps as you wish in six hours at Beacon Hill Country Park as the sun sets and the head torches come out.