Trail Running calendar near Blandford Forum 2026-2027

Day one of a two day mountain marathon at Westermill Farm, Exford, featuring a 40 km course with 1800 m of climb. Teams of two must pre-enter and the entry fee covers both race days and campsite.

Wight Lines is a mixed-terrain coastal run at Milford on Sea with views of the Isle of Wight and Sturt Pond Nature Reserve. Runners choose distances from 5K to ultra, complete 5.3 km laps, and receive a medal for one lap or more.

The Zombie Shuffle at Pengethley Manor offers 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra options on a tough offroad course with a seven hour time limit. Virtual entries are available worldwide with medal options for paid entrants.

Mendip Muddle is a 20 km multi terrain fell race in Somerset with about 420 m of climbing. Headquarters are at Charter House Outdoor Activity Centre; on course water and first aid are provided and prizes are awarded by category.

Routes along the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton include Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options on hard packed gravel towpaths. The event is cupless so runners must carry their own water and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A Halloween-themed evening event at Haldon Forest Park on 30 October 2026 offering 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km options, including Canicross and a fun run. Organised by Purple Gecko Events with timing via ST App Service and no chip timing.

A night trail event in Alice Holt Forest on 31 October 2026 using 5 km laps; choose one, two or three laps. Forest tracks, one outpost per lap, reusable cup policy and headphones are not permitted.

Winter Sugar Loaf is a 9.6 km fell race with 485 m of ascent near Abergavenny on 31 October 2026. The route is partially marked, full WFRA kit is required, and parking is limited.

An evening Halloween run at Hogmoor with kids races, 6.6K and 10K laps plus a 6.6K canicross. The course has sandy hills, mud and shallow water and races run after dark so a torch is advised.

A timed, lap-based run along the Itchen Way in Winchester with 2.62 mile loops, a seven hour limit, flexible start times, an aid station with vegan options, and a bespoke finisher's medal.

A chip timed beach run on West Wittering Beach with sea and downs views. Distances of 15.3 km, 10 km and 5 km, on-course water stations, finisher medal and dog friendly options.

An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.

A ten mile off road trail run in Stonehouse on 1st November 2026 featuring an uphill opening on Horsemarling Lane, muddy undulating trails, a finisher medal, and a 2 hours 30 minutes cutoff; canicross runners are welcome.

Trail races from Goodwood Racecourse take runners into the South Downs National Park across forest tracks, bridleways and part of the South Downs Way. Three distances are offered with chip timing, water stations, first aid and a finishers m..

Night trail running at Stonor Park in the Chiltern Hills with three marked and timed routes from 7 km to 17 km. Outposts serve the middle and long courses, reusable cups are required, and headphones and dogs are not permitted.

Experience a twilight trail run through the historic landscape of Cranborne Chase. This 10 km off road course navigates through woods and parks starting from the grounds of Eastbury House.

Trail running at Stonor Park on 7 November 2026 with three waymarked routes through the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Distances range from 7 km to 22 km with steep sections and self serve outposts; bring a reusable cup.

A torchlit trail run from Winchester Athletics Track with 12 km and 22 km options across the South Downs Way and local trails. The course is fully marked; headtorches and at least 500 ml of fluid are required.

Three trail distances between Kingswear, Totnes and Dartmouth on waymarked coastal and riverside paths, with aid stations, mandatory navigation kit, and a bespoke finisher medal and cupcake.

A 7 mile chip timed trail race around The Blue Pool in Dorset on 7 November 2026. The route passes woodland, hills, heath and ridges and includes a capped canicross category; entry includes pool access for one adult and up to two children.