Wigston
Trail Running Calendar near Wigston 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Wigston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 65 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Night-time Halloween run at Irchester Country Park with 5k and 2k family routes, themed marshals, medals, free photos and charity donation options.
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.
Weekend trail event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring muddy, technical forest terrain and an entry fee of £41.50.
A 5 mile out and back night and dawn race through the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting, required headtorches, medals and finish line refreshments.
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.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a four hour event on a 4 km loop where runners may complete as many laps as possible; field capped at 30 and entry listed at £29.
December 2026
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.
A 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on mixed woodland tracks, with staggered starts, first aid support, medals and trophies for top finishers. Recommended kit includes trail shoes and a canicross harness; free race photos are provided.
A six hour looped trail at Beacon Hill Country Park on a 3.3 mile course with a sharp climb out and a descent back, flexible lap distances, dog friendly and GPX available.
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 muddy weekend trail event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring twisty, rooty forest terrain and swampy sections; entry is listed at £41.50.
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.