These are popular local trail and fell races with 2027 dates and entry details where available.
Charnwood Hills – 7th February 2027
This is a popular race that usually sells out within minutes! A tough 14.5 miles course starting in Anstey and taking in the hills of Old John, Broombriggs and Beacon Hill. Organised by the Bowline Climbing Club to Fell Racing Association rules this is one of only two fell races in Leicestershire. £20.
https://www.bowlineclimbingclub.co.uk/hills-race
https://www.entrycentral.com/charnwoodhillsrace (entries open 8pm Sunday 8th November)
Belvoir Challenge – 27th February 2027
This is a popular race with 15 mile (£35) and 26 mile (£45) options for runners and walkers. Very much a cross country with some challenging terrain (mud) but with food stations and plentiful food at the end.
ttps://belvoirchallenge.com
Windmill Fell Race – TBC
2027 date not yet announced but usually on the first or second Wednesday in July. Organised by West End Runners this is famously the only category B fell race in Leicestershire. As a fell race this is no-frills low cost running at £4 per entry. It has 950ft (290M) over the 5 mile course. Barbecue at the Curzon Arms after. A great introduction to fell racing if you haven’t done one before.
https://westendrunners.co.uk/club-races/windmill-fell-race/
https://www.entrycentral.com/windmill
Charnwood Challenge – TBC
Usually the first weekend in October, the Charnwood Challenge is organised by 1st Nanpantan Scout Group. The money it raises supports young people in Scouting locally. A tough but enjoyable 10 mile course for runners and walkers taking in Broombriggs, Beacon Hill and Buck Hill. £22.
Seagrave Wolds Challenge – TBC
This is a very popular cross country race of approximately 16 miles starting and finishing in the village of Seagrave. Famous for good food at feed stations and crumble and custard at the finish the route changes each year providing a fresh challenge every year. Usually early November.
https://www.seagravewoldschallenge.co.uk/
Fell Runners Association
If you want to know more about Fell Running you can visit https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/faq/frequently-asked-questions. You can join the FRA for £16 a year at this link.