Trail Running calendar near Blandford Forum 2026-2027

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

Three gravel routes through ancient New Forest woodland at Holmsley Campsite, with fuel outposts, timing, free parking and limited dog spaces.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, The Envious Run takes place at Pengethley Manor on 17 January 2027 with lap based offroad routes from 5k to ultra. Runners and walkers have seven hours to complete their chosen distance and a virtual option..

A January off road 9.6 mile run across trails, fields and woodland with about 80 percent off road terrain. The event uses chip timing, has one water station at Littleton upon Severn and a 2.5 hour expected run time limit.

Coastal trail runs from Start Point near Beesands in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Distances range from 10K to ultra with rocky coast and inland hills, electronic timing and points for the Endurancelife season leaderboard.

Midwinter trail event in Chagford on Dartmoor offering Marathon and Half Marathon courses that visit stone circles and include significant ascent.

Pagan Trails offers two challenging winter trail runs on Dartmoor. The over-28-mile Marathon and over-14-mile Half Marathon routes pass ancient stone circles and pagan sites. It's a significant test with strict time limits and mandatory saf..

A winter trail event at Moors Valley Country Park on 24 January 2027 offering a half marathon and 10.6 km options, with canicross choices and an eco-friendly wooden finisher medal set amid mixed woodland terrain.

A 7 to 8 mile cross country run around May Hill in Gloucestershire with steep climbs, muddy trails and an open plain at the summit. A Sunday May Hill Mayhem option adds an extra loop to total 14 to 15 miles.

Trail runs of 21.6k, 15.2k and 7.9k start and finish at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, using South Downs routes through Head Down, Milky Way and War Down. Chip timing, water stations, first aid cover and finisher medals are provided.

A twilight trail run in Hurn Forest offering 5 or 10 mile out-and-back laps, head torches required, trail shoes recommended, and 20% of entry fees donated to Forestry England.

A field-start running event in Surrey on 30 January 2027 offering 10 km and 15 km options with on-site parking and series bundle entries, organised by G3 Series.

Guided *10 km* trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey, with hills, views and group navigation. Events take place at dusk or at night with headtorches and cost £22 per person.

A night race at Westonbirt National Arboretum on 6 February 2027, with scenic routes through tree collections and firm trail-like surfaces. Distances include 5 km and 10 km; tickets are currently sold out.

Single-loop trail races of 50 miles, 50K and 20 miles around Ditcham Park School in Hampshire, following parts of the Staunton and Monarchs Ways and the South Downs Way.

Exeter Half Marathon and Riverside 5 run along the Quayside and through Riverside Valley Park, offering a two lap 13.1 mile race and a five mile option with finisher medals and support for local charity fundraising.

A two day 66 mile winter trail event on the North Downs Way with marked routes, staffed aid stations, overnight accommodation and luggage transfers.

A 5km and 10km run through Westonbirt Arboretum on 7 February 2027, with firm trail terrain and routes through areas showcasing over 2,500 tree species. The event is family friendly and tickets are currently sold out.

A 17 mile self navigated trail run through scenic East Devon. Runners visit four distinct trig points on a course that starts and ends at the Sidmouth Watersports Hub.

Two coastal half marathons in Portsmouth and Langstone across Valentine’s weekend, with an optional ferry crossing and a bonus medal for completing both days.