Trail Running calendar near Blandford Forum 2026-2027

Trail running at Queen Elizabeth Country Park on 3 October 2026 with five distances from 5 km to 51 km, routes on the South Downs Way through chalk downs, woodlands and ridgeways, and outposts on the longer courses for top-ups.

East Devon 8 Trigs on 3 October 2026 offers self navigated routes visiting trigpoints over about 22 km, 40 km and 53 km. The event starts in Budleigh Salterton, includes GPS tracking and provides finish facilities.

Guided 30 mile trail run on the North Downs Way from St Martha's Hill, featuring Box Hill and Denbies Wine Estate. Group-paced with coach support, aimed at first-time ultra runners; a post-run alcohol-free beer may be provided.

Forest of Bere timed event with flexible start format, a 3.28 mile lap and options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station offers sweet and savoury food including signature potatoes and vegan choices; 20% of proceeds go to Forestry England.

Wild Run Cotswolds showcases rugged off road trails on a private estate with fully marked routes, chip timing and a family friendly supporter zone. Entries are limited to 600; choose 10K, half, marathon or the six hour 360 challenge.

A measured one mile fun run within the grounds of Stover School in Newton Abbot on 4 October 2026, with advance and on the day entry options and youth prizes across U6 to U15 categories.

A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4 October 2026, featuring technical forest trails, moorland and stream crossings, with marshals, two feed stations, awards and weekend camping and bunk house options.

A Thames Valley LDWA challenge walk in Marlow on 4 October 2026 offering three distances up to 50 km, limited to 150 entrants, with checkpoint timing, mandatory kit requirements and online entry.

A lap-based trail event at Mill Marsh Park on 04 October 2026, with a 5.3 km lap that can be repeated for distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible start times, a 7 hour time limit, and medal or lower-cost no-medal entry options are offered.

A RunForestRun organised in-person event at RAF Greenham Common offering a half marathon and a 10 km race on 4 October 2026, with tickets priced from £25.63 and a no refunds policy.

A point to point marathon on 4 October 2026 from Salisbury to Winchester along the Clarendon Way. Over 90% of the 26.2 miles is off road and a five mile Mini option is also available.

Bristol Epic Trail Sponsored By GORUCK is a trail running event at Ashton Court Estate in Long Ashton, Bristol on Sun 4th Oct 2026. Entry details, reviews, photos, course maps, and results are provided for the event.

A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.

Inflatable obstacle course at Cheltenham Racecourse on 10 October 2026 with options from 2.5 km to 15 km, family rules for children, finishers medals and on-site facilities.

A 55 km circular trail in the Forest of Dean that requires GPX navigation across single track, ridges and riverside sections. The event offers staffed aid stations, canicross category, support vehicles and a finishers medal.

A 50-mile LDWA members-only event from Crowcombe Village Hall, run as two loops through the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks to showcase West Somerset in autumn. Pre-selection entry, mandatory kit, a live tracker and qualifying prior distanc..

A 24 hour looped endurance event in Haldon Forest where runners complete one lap every hour and choose distances from 10k to ultramarathon. The final lap decides the winners and all participants receive wooden medals.

Choose a scenic 10k or shorter 5k through the Chiltern Hills around Frieth, combining woodland paths and country roads. Expect rolling climbs and panoramic views for a rewarding, hilly challenge for road and trail runners.

A trail race on 11 October 2026 covering about 6 miles through an AONB near Doward and Ross-on-Wye, featuring single track, woodland, riverbanks and a notable hill climb, with marshals, a water station and limited entry for runners aged 17..

A community-run event in Old Basing with chip-timed 10K and 6K trail races plus a 2K family fun run, raising funds for Friends of Old Basing Schools.