Trail Running calendar near Blandford Forum 2026-2027

A roughly 5 mile trail race in Haldon Forest Park near Exeter with water stations, age category prizes, a hillclimb championship and a donation to St Petrock's.

An evening trail event on 4 July 2026 based at the Fox Inn in Ansty, Dorchester with a 10k course and 220 m of elevation, venue music and food, accommodation options, finisher medals and trophies to third place male and female.

A 9.6 km fell race in Caerphilly on 4 July 2026 with 396 m of climb, held from Bedwas Community Hall. The partly marked course has a short walk from parking, an over-18 entry requirement, and team entries are free.

A traditional fell race from Belstone Village to Cosdon Beacon and back, about 3.1 miles with roughly 300 m of climb. The course is self-navigated under Fell Runners Association rules; juniors may compete in age-specific races.

Trail races of 5, 10 and 15 miles through Moors Valley Country Park on 5 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, feed stations, medical support and event merchandise.

A summer evening event in Corsham with an adult multi-terrain 10 km race and a 2 km junior race; licensed and insured, with fundraising for local charities.

A two evening 10K in Exeter on a new flat, officially measured road course with pacer trains for a range of target times. Finishers receive a medal and the event features chip timing and full course marshals.

Follow Britains oldest trail through 5000 years of history on the Ridgeway. Choose between 50km or 100km distances and finish at the iconic Avebury Standing Stones with full medical and snack support.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle run in Southampton on Saturday 11th July 2026, offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with giant inflatables, five music zones, a finisher's medal and on-site food and water stations.

A scenic off-road 10 km through the Otter Valley plus a short fun run around Tipton St John playing field. Routes follow riverside tracks, public footpaths and the old Sidmouth railway line, with camping available.

A timed, multi lap run at Parc Taf Bargoed using a 5.3 km out and back lap. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour limit and a medal or no medal entry option.

A 50 km trail race from Studland Beach along the Purbeck Way that passes coastal landmarks like Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. One runner is appointed the Ferry who starts at the back and competitors aim to finish ahead of them.

A teams event at The Packhorse in South Stoke on 11 July 2026 where three person teams in compulsory fancy dress collect and carry a full cider barrel from Upper Midford back to the pub. Prizes include fastest time, best fancy dress and tea..

A near entirely off road 17 mile run and walk along the Little Dart River from Rackenford to Bridge Reeve, Chulmleigh, within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere. The route is marked and offers feed stations, marshals and one day access to pri..

A *10 km* trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, Bristol on 16 July 2026, organised by Town and Country Harriers. Half of entry proceeds go to a local charity and prize categories include Open, Female and age groups.

A 24 hour team trail challenge on private farmland near Blandford Forum, with solo and 12 hour options across the weekend and camping available. Teams must use an identical team name and the event has a 40 person limit.

A one-lap, approximately 5 kilometre trail event on a privately owned farm near Blandford Forum, with a 90 minute cut off, camping available over the weekend and a maximum of 136 entries.

A solo 12 hour trail challenge on farmland with undulating terrain, laps run or walked at a chosen pace, medal and event goodies for finishers, and an option to camp over the weekend.

A weekend trail running festival at Mill Farm, Lurgashall, featuring 50 km, marathon, 16 mi, 12 km and a 2 km LittleFeet run, with camping, glamping, on-site village activities and stocked aid stations including PH1000 electrolyte.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.