Trail Running calendar near Blandford Forum 2025-2026

Run Brimscombe's canal towpath at the Back to the 80s timed event, choosing any mix of 2.62 mile laps to make 5k to ultra distances. Enjoy a relaxed one hour start window, seven hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal to mark your effort.

Run Bath's Two Tunnels, passing through Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels, with distances from 500 m up to 50 km plus relays. Support Sustrans and enjoy unique underground scenery and a lively festival atmosphere.

BigMud Trails EARTH at Queen Elizabeth Country Park is a scenic single lap through the Meon Valley with two tough climbs up Butser Hill. Choose 16 mile, marathon or 50 km distances, enjoy on course support and plant a tree instead of a meda..

Ironwood Challenge is a scenic six mile trail through ancient woodland and hilly fields above Long Ashton, with mixed terrain and famously muddy sections. Chip timed, the race offers post run cake and supports Wellspring Counselling.

The Sorbrook Slog on 22 February 2026 is a testing yet scenic 7 mile multi terrain run across footpaths, fields and country lanes around Sorbrook and Sluvad. Friendly local race with marshals, tea, cake and prizes; enter online by 19 Februa..

Tackle Dartmoor's Hameldown Hammer on 28 February 2026 in Widecombe in the Moor, with a challenging half marathon, an 8 mile 7EVEN and a new Hammer Ultra. Expect rugged grassy and rocky trails, big ridge climbs, bespoke medals and a cupless..

Join the G3 Series at Newlands Corner, Guildford on Saturday 28 February 2026 for scenic 10 km and 15 km runs through Surrey countryside. Single entries and series bundles are available; register by 26 February.

Join a guided 30 mile South Downs Way ultra from Harting Down, ideal for first time ultra runners looking for a friendly, non competitive challenge. Savour rolling chalk hills, ancient yews at Kingley Vale and expert guided coaching along t..

Experience coastal trails at Lulworth Cove Trails on 28 February 2026, with stunning Dorset coastline views and the charm of the Lulworth Castle Estate. Choose 10K, 27K or 50K routes featuring rugged trail sections, climbs and classic count..

Explore scenic coastal paths around Chichester Harbour with views of Bosham Hoe, Itchenor and the South Downs and a short foreshore crossing at low tide. Choose 16 km or 21 km routes with canicross options and a friendly race day vibe.

Run 70k along the Taff Trail from the Brecon Beacons to Nantgarw, enjoying reservoirs, viaducts and valley views on a fully marked one way ultra. Bus transfers and strong on course support help you focus on the run.

Take on the Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme, a rugged 75 km mountain ultra across 11 summits, or join the Taff Xtreme Marathon for the scenic second half of the route. Both routes finish at Coleg y Cymoedd and demand strong navigation and grit.

The Weymouth Bay 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Weymouth, Dorset, starting at Bowleaze Green near the Riviera Hotel. The course is an accurately measured out-and-back route featuring two laps, extending towards Pleasure Pier and re..

The Imber Ultra is a scenic 33.5 mile multi terrain trail across Salisbury Plain, starting in Westbury and following the Imber Range Perimeter Path. Now in its 12th year, this charity fundraiser promises tough trails and sweeping views.

Up on the Downs, hosted by Tri-Counties Trail Running, takes place at Breamore House near Salisbury. Runners can choose from 5k, 10k (about 11.5k), or a half marathon, all starting and finishing at Breamore House. The route is mainly trail,..

Push your limits at Haldon Horror on 1 March 2026 in Haldon Forest Park with 3 hour, 6 hour or 12 hour formats on 5 mile laps and canicross options. Medals, live GPS tracking and free photos await, just bring a headtorch.

Join a guided 10km trail run at Silent Pool near Guildford along the North Downs Way and past film locations from The Holiday and Bridget Jones Diary. Group pace, head torch and shoe trials, and a post run alcohol free beer add to the fun.

The Winter Green Man Ultra is a winter trail around Bristol offering 45 mile and 30 mile routes on forest trails run anti clockwise. Expect self navigation, timed checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and a finish with a bespoke T shirt and med..

Explore the New Forest on forest paths, heathland and meadows at the Hinton Admiral Trail Run, with 21.6 km, 15 km and 10.1 km options plus canicross and guided hikes. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and plastic free water stations.

Brutal at Chawton is a raw trail run across muddy woodland, water filled craters and steep sided valleys with tight technical trails. Options for 5 km or 10 km include dedicated canicross waves so bring your dog and expect big challenges.