Leicester

With everything from a Lost King to gentle adventures and active escapes.

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Explore Leicester

At the heart of the East Midlands, this vibrant and diverse city has superb access to the great outdoors. With country parks and the green rolling hills of the Midlands in all directions, Leicester is an understated hotspot for outdoors exploration. Discover runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons, challenges and other outdoor activities in and around Leicester below.

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Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!

Sun 18 Jan 2026
£12-£30

Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, UK

ATW Mallory Race Circuit Winter Runs | Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run

Gear up for an adrenaline-packed winter running experience like no other at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit!

Fun run
5K run
10K run
Half marathon

Families
Newcomers
Music
Event village
All ages
Runs

A tough but rewarding day out with great views! Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you wish. If you like uphills, you’ll love the first half of the lap. If you love downhills, you’ll love the second half!

Fri 27 Feb 2026
£33.30-£39

Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire, UK

Badger Challenge & Canicross

A tough but rewarding day out with great views! Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you wish. If you like uphills, you’ll love the first half of the lap. If you love downhills, you’ll love the second half!

Trail run
CaniCross

Trees not tees
Newcomers
Dogs allowed at venue
Event village
Park
Sustainability policy
Age 18 & over
Runs

Sun 26 Oct
£22-£39

Leicester, Leicestershire, UK

Run Leicester Festival Half Marathon and 10K

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of the vibrant city with the Run Leicester Half Marathon and 10K- an experience like no other!

10K run
Half marathon

Newcomers
Entertainment
Fancy dress
Event village
Park
Age 15 & over
Runs

Thu 6 - Fri 7 Nov
£22

Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK

Tunnel Vision Night and Dawn Runs

Welcome to the Tunnel Vision Night and Dawn Runs. Some of you love running in the dark. Some of you prefer it in the morning and others at night. Well, you can do both!

Trail run 2

Families
Newcomers
Age 14 & over
Runs

Sun 16 Nov
£19.25-£23.80

Market Harborough, Northamptonshire, UK

Corby Half Marathon and 10K

Corby Half Marathon and 10k are once again taking place at East Carlton Country Park and run on the open roads, taking in the picturesque countryside and villages in the Welland Valley.