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Leicester provides plenty of running events for runners of all experience levels and ability. There is a hugely popular Summer and Winter Series of 5k races, and there are plenty of regular 10k options as well. these shorter distances are great for community building, and give an opportunity to run with family members and friends in races with a friendly atmosphere. There are longer distances on offer for runners wanting a significant challenge: of these longer options, the Leicester Marathon and Half Marathon each year is hugely popular, with 4,000 participants, as it takes runners past the city's historic landmarks. There are plenty of scenic options available as well, taking in the nearby countryside of the Midlands. If you are bored of tarmac roads, why not head off-road and go cross-country on a range of trail routes? Many of these events have a charitable element, so you can combine fundraising with exercise.
Saturday 18 May 2024
1. RunThrough Draycote Water Running Festival - May
Rugby, Warwickshire
half marathon, 10k, 5k and more
Saturday 18 May 2024
2. Run Rabbit Trail Festival
Market Harborough
5k, 10k, half marathon, ultramarathon and more
(73 reviews)
Saturday 18 May 2024
3. Outlaw Half Nottingham Weekend 2024
Holme Pierrepont, Nottinghamshire
super sprint and more
(129 reviews)
Saturday 20 Apr 2024
4. Leicestershire 3 Peaks Guided 16 Mile Trail Run
Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire
Sunday 12 May 2024
5. Shires and Spires Event
Naseby, Northamptonshire
ultramarathon, marathon, half marathon, 10k
(42 reviews)
Saturday 20 Jul 2024
6. RunThrough Draycote Water Running Festival - July
Rugby, Warwickshire
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
(78 reviews)
Saturday 27 Jul 2024
7. Outlaw Nottingham Weekend 2024
Holme Pierrepont, Nottinghamshire
(230 reviews)
Saturday 17 Aug 2024
8. Foxton Hound Ultra
Winwick, Northamptonshire
ultramarathon
(36 reviews)
Sunday 25 Aug 2024
9. RunThrough Derby Running Festival 2024
Derby, Derbyshire
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
(74 reviews)
Sunday 25 Aug 2024
10. The Battlefield Run
Haselbech, Northamptonshire
10k, half marathon
(65 reviews)
Saturday 14 Sept 2024
11. RunThrough Draycote Water Running Festival - September 2024
Rugby, Warwickshire
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
(55 reviews)
Sunday 22 Sept 2024
12. Clipston Trail Half and Country 5 Miler
Clipston, Northamptonshire
half marathon
Saturday 19 Oct 2024
13. Leicestershire 3 Peaks Guided 16 Mile Trail Run
Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire
Sunday 20 Oct 2024
14. Rugby Half Marathon 2024
Rugby, Warwickshire
half marathon
Sunday 3 Nov 2024
15. RunThrough Leicestershire Running Festival 2024
Prestwold, Leicestershire
10k, 5k, 10 miles and more
(56 reviews)
Thursday 7 Nov 2024
16. Tunnel Vision
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
10 miles and more
(118 reviews)
Saturday 23 Nov 2024
17. RunThrough Draycote Water Running Festival - November 2024
Rugby, Warwickshire
5k, 10k, half marathon and more
(119 reviews)
Sunday 23 Feb 2025
18. RunThrough Leicestershire Half Marathon 2025
Prestwold, Leicestershire
half marathon and more
(254 reviews)
Saturday 6 Apr 2024
19. Rose of the Shires Ultra 54 and Rosebud Marathon
Northampton, Northamptonshire
ultramarathon, marathon
(5 reviews)
Sunday 13 Oct 2024
21. Run Leicester Festival
Leicester, Leicester
half marathon, 10k
(35 reviews)
Saturday 25 May 2024
22. Leicestershire Round - Series 1 - Leg 2
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
ultramarathon
Saturday 13 Jul 2024
23. Leicestershire Round - Series 1 - Leg 3
Cossington, Leicestershire
ultramarathon