Trail Running calendar near Blandford Forum 2026-2027

A chip-timed trail event in the Surrey Hills offering 10k, 21k and 42k routes with marked courses, aid stations, finishers' medals and an event village at Shere Recreation Ground.

Ventnor Horseshoe on Sat 12 Sep 2026 offers a scenic but testing 12 km fell course around Ventnor with 443 m of climb. Part of the Isle of Wight Fell Series, it is perfect for runners seeking a tough coastal hill challenge.

Start the IOW Fell Running Series with St Boniface Fell in Ventnor on Sat 12 Sep 2026, a punchy 3.9 km race with 235 m of climbing across scenic Isle of Wight terrain. Pre entry or on the day entries welcome.

Run as far as you like at Alice in Runderland, a timed multi lap event at Parc Taf Bargoed with flexible start times and on course support. Choose from one lap up to marathon and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Dorset coastline with trail races ranging from 10k to a 50k ultra. Run through the historic Lulworth Castle Estate featuring scenic climbs and coastal views.

A scenic trail 10 km route around Cleveland Lakes organised by the Cotswold Lakes Trust, featuring flat tree lined paths and water views. Participants must be 15 years or older and accept the event terms and conditions.

A trail running event on 13th September 2026 in Seale, based at Myrtle’s Courtyard, with marathon and half marathon routes along the Pilgrims Way and North Downs Way that raise funds for local charities.

A village trail event in Slinfold on 13 September 2026 featuring chip timed 10k and 5k races plus children races. Races finish at Slinfold Cricket Club with refreshments, a licensed bar and replica medals for finishers.

Tackle the Wroxall Round on 13 September 2026, a scenic 21.1 km fell run around Ventnor with about 487 m of ascent. Open to adults, with on the day entries and team places, this is race 3 of the Isle of Wight Fell Running Series.

A multi terrain 10 km run and canicross near Wallingford on September 13, 2026, with about 75% off road and 100 m elevation. Entry includes a medal, a pint cup and one free drink; the event raises funds for Thames Valley Air Ambulance.

A 6k forest run around Moreton on woodland paths with the last kilometre on a quiet country road. Held at Moreton Village Hall for participants aged 14 and over, with medals for all finishers.

A 10 km fell race at Seatown and Chideock Hill on 13 September 2026 with about 570 m of climb. Entry is available beforehand or on the day for a £20 fee and the minimum age is 18.

Beat the Black Dog is a 12 km canitrail and trail run at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre in Ogmore Vale on 13 September 2026, held in aid of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.

A 50 mile single-loop ultramarathon in the Chiltern Hills around Goring on Thames, with 5,600 ft of climb, five aid stations, full medical cover and a 13 hour finish cut off. The course is mostly trail and fully marked.

A community event tracing the River Exe from Exmouth to Dulverton, offering a 43 mile ultra and a non-competitive relay in shorter sections. The run raises awareness of the Exe salmon’s decline and includes local music and ceremonial moment..

A 23 mile trail race on the Quantock Hills where runners compete against horses, plus a Pegasus Challenge four person relay. The event is in Over Stowey on 19 September 2026 with free parking and an age limit of 14 and over.

Run Wytham Woods offers 5K, 10K and a 1 mile family fun run through Wytham Great Wood near Oxford on September 19th 2026. The event is organised by the Eynsham community with local partners and a sponsor.

Trail races take place at Hambledon Vineyard from 1 km to 20 km, with marked courses and chip timing. The 20 km event is self navigated and carries mandatory kit requirements.

BigSky is the "Air" event in the Classic Element Trail Series on 20 September 2026 at Hyde Common, New Forest. Routes of 18 miles, marathon and 50k run over marked trails with multiple aid stations, mandatory fluid carriage and a bespoke fi..

A looped technical trail in the New Forest at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre where runners choose distances on the day from 5K up to ultra-marathon. Laps are 3.28 miles, with an aid table, on-site facilities and medals for finishers.