Trail Running calendar near Blandford Forum 2026-2027

A long running trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering about 16 km (10 miles) over scenic but hilly terrain. The 37th edition limits entries to 250, requires entrants to be at least 16 and uses chip timing.

A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.

MacTuffX Exeter at Exeter Arena on 20 September 2026 combines ten functional Xercises with repeated runs across solo doubles and team formats. Entries are for ages 18 and over and a LITE weight option is available.

Black Hill Run is a trail running event in Bere Regis, Dorset offering 5 km and 10 km courses through rural terrain. The event is organised by Bere Regis Scout Group and is linked to the Purbeck Trail Series.

The Porthkerry 5MT is a five mile mixed terrain race in Porthkerry Country Park, offering coastal views and diverse surfaces. The 2026 edition marks the race's 20th anniversary and includes the South Wales Regional Trail Championship.

Timed fell run to the highest point in the South Downs at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, with junior and senior races across multiple off road distances.

A looped trail event from Henley offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km distances with covered rest stops, GPS tracking and on site camping. Finishers receive a medal, a finisher's t shirt and a post event meal.

Trail run and walk in Dorset around The Fleet Lagoon with 10 km, half and full marathon options plus a marathon relay for teams of up to four. The mostly off road courses support small local charities through fundraising.

A 10 mile trail race at Chilton Manor Farm featuring private trails, about 240 m of ascent and a one mile Yew Tree lined finishing avenue. The event includes marshals, medics, on course water stations and a pop up cafe.

A five-lap ultramarathon in Berkeley, Gloucestershire across 25-27 September 2026, covering about 130 miles and 15,000 ft of ascent with a 24 hour cut off and 120 places, organized from Hamfields Leisure with camping and tracking included.

Three community races at Harcourt Hill, Oxford on 26 Sep 2026 with 10 km, 3 km and 1 km options. The 10 km is mostly off road and includes a section of the Oxford Greenbelt Way; medals and prizes are provided.

Guto Nyth Bran is a fell race on 26 September 2026 at Bedwas Community Hall covering 9.6 km with 396 m of climb. The course is partially marked, includes a short walk from parking, and is for entrants over 18.

Scenic 5K, 10K and Canicross runs through the private grounds of Highnam Court near Gloucester, with on-site facilities, water stations and prizes.

A forest trail half marathon in late September with no road crossings, chip and gun timing, water stations and medals for finishers, organised by the local Rotary Club.

Trail races at Salisbury Racecourse offer marathon, half marathon and 10 km over undulating downland with woodland and Martin Down turf. GPX routes are provided and finishers receive a medal; top three men and women earn trophies.

A coastal 10 km race along the North Somerset shoreline, passing Black Nore Lighthouse and Redcliffe Bay. The mixed terrain route includes grass, mud, rocks and tarmac with undulating sections and a seafront finish.

Amport Trail Run on 27 September 2026 offers multi terrain 5k, 10k, 10 mile and canicross routes from Amport Cricket Club. Entry is pre-registration only and the courses feature marshals, first aid and on-course refreshments.

A multi terrain trail run along the Thames near Marlow offering a Half Marathon, 10k and a 1k Little Sprinters race. The event features chip timing, a finisher medal, on route water stations and an event village with facilities.

A community road and trail event at Nettlestone Primary School with 5 miles, 5 km and a children's fun run on circular seaside routes with finish medals.

Repeat a 9 mile mixed-terrain loop at The Nature Centre, completing as many laps as possible within an eight hour limit.