Events & Campaigns - October, 2022

Archery GB Instructor Award

Sat, 1st Oct 2022

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre, Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5PN

This 2 day course is designed to qualify novices and beginners to deliver archery taster sessions and be able to provide individual coaching.

Active Travel Month

Sat, 1st Oct 2022 - Mon, 31st Oct 2022 (09:00 - 15:30)

Walk, cycle or scoot to School!

SADS Awareness Week 2022

Mon, 3rd Oct 2022 - Sun, 9th Oct 2022

SADS Awareness Week will take place from 3-9th October 2022 and is organised by Leicestershire based heart charity the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT).

Move It Boom

Mon, 3rd Oct 2022 - Wed, 30th Nov 2022

The physical activity competition for primary school aged children is designed to get pupils up, active and logging their physical activities to earn points for their school and new parts for their virtual robot.

Mental Health Mile

Mon, 10th Oct 2022 (10:00 - 14:00)

Loughborough Wellbeing Centre, Asha House, 63 Woodgate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TZ

Join the Mental Health Mile for World Mental Health Day on October 10.

United Leicester Stadiums 7 Mile Walk

Fri, 14th Oct 2022 (10:30 - 18:00)

Morningside Arena Leicester, Charter Street, Leicester, LE1 3UD

Raising funds for a new healthy schools programme in Leicester.

African Network LLR - Black History Month Football Tournament 2022

Sat, 15th Oct 2022 (09:00 - 15:00)

Beaumont Leys School, Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FL

Football tournament for people of African descent in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.

Leicestershire Cyclo-Cross League (Rd 3)

Sun, 16th Oct 2022 (08:45 - 15:30)

Western Park, Hinckley Road Leicester LE3 0WD, LE3 0WD

Leicestershire cyclo-cross league is open to all cyclists and cycling clubs. Non-league members are welcome to compete but only those who join the league will be allocated League points. This race is round 3 on the 2022/23 calender.

Mountsorrel Riverside Circular walk

Thu, 20th Oct 2022 (10:00 - 12:30)

Soar Valley Leisure Centre, Kingfisher Road, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7FG

A lovely 5 mile walk circular walk along the Soar Valley.

Shine Night Walk Leicester 10km 2022

Sat, 22nd Oct 2022 (19:00 - 22:00)

The Venue De Montfort University, The Venue De Montfort University, 20 Western Blvd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7BU

On 22 October, Leicester's streets will be filled with participants taking on a 10k walk. Stride by stride you can soak up the city’s lights and get closer to beating cancer at this Cancer Research UK event.

Leicestershire Chase the Sun 5k, 10k & 10 mile 2025

Sun, 23rd Oct 2022 (10:00 - 12:00)

Prestwold Hall, Prestwold Hall, Prestwold, Loughborough, LE12 5SQ

Come and join us for the return of the Leicestershire 10k and take the opportunity to race around this unique route!

This road closed 10k will start and finish in front of the beautiful Prestwold Hall, in Loughborough, Leicestershire, before heading onto surrounding rural roads.

Virtual Youth Volunteering Event

Wed, 26th Oct 2022 (18:00 - 19:30)

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire in conjunction with the Leicestershire County Council’s Communities Team are holding a Virtual Youth Volunteering Event. If you have a passion for volunteering or you are wanting to find out more about volunteering for young people come along.

Primary School Cross Country - Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland

Sat, 29th Oct 2022

Prestwold Hall, Prestwold Hall, Prestwold, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5SQ

All races will be held at Prestwold.

Location information, parking details, timetables and race maps will be published when finalised.

World Gymnastics Championships 2022

Sat, 29th Oct 2022 - Sun, 6th Nov 2022

M&S Bank Arena, Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, L3 4FP

A total of 550 gymnasts from 75 countries will compete in the global event at the M&S Bank Arena, which takes place from October 29th until November 6th 2022.

Bike Fest

Sat, 29th Oct 2022 (13:00 - 16:00)

Leicester Cycle Circuit, New College Learning & Sports Village, Glenfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6RJ

This free Bike Fest event will give people of all ages and abilities the chance to try out Leicester's purpose-built cycle circuit at New College in New Park. No booking is required - just turn up and ride.