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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- Sat 23 Aug
- £12-£29
ATW Mallory Race Circuit Summer Runs
Get ready for an electrifying summer running experience at Mallory Park Motor Racing Circuit, incorporating the Leicestershire 5K Championships. The sun is shining, the track is calling...
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 18 Jan 2026
- £12-£30
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
- Sun 10 Aug
- £10.50-£45
The Loughborough Colour Run
Walk, jog or run this family fun 5km race, filled with inflatables, obstacles and coloured powder paint
- 5 km track and field
- Sun 21 Sep
- £15-£25
Clipston Trail
Enjoy the rolling hills of the Clipston Trail Races run on trails across the beautiful countryside surrounding Clipston! The 5-mile (ish) race is a great introduction to trail running.
- Trail run
- Half marathon
- Sun 26 Oct
- £22-£39
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
- Thu 6 - Fri 7 Nov
- £22
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