Trail Running calendar near Blandford Forum 2025-2026

Take on the Wight Riot, a mixed terrain coastal path run at Hordle Cliff West with stunning views of the Isle of Wight and passages past Sturt Pond. Choose a 5K or multiple lap ultra and earn a finisher medal for every completed lap.

Run at Larmer Tree Gardens on 8 March 2026 with distances from a one mile fun run to a full marathon. Wave starts, multiple formats and a full colour medal for finishers make this a scenic family friendly race day.

Take on a beautiful but challenging 50 km through the Chilterns from Stonor Park, run as two scenic 25 km loops with about 4000 ft of climbing. Expect rugged trail, generous aid stations and a lively finish with medals and prizes.

Run the stunning Jurassic Coast with options from 10.5 km to 21 km, enjoying coastal views, Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle along scenic trail routes. Finish at the castle and take a private steam train back to Swanage for a memorable day.

Explore scenic South Downs trails at Matterley Basin, with hills, woodland and river views on routes from 5 km to a 24 km half marathon. Friendly and dog friendly with on course outposts, full marking, timing and free parking.

Tackle Winter's End on the South Downs Way with a scenic 50 mile ultra or marathon route between Arundel and Winchester or QECP. Expect chalk ridge trails, ancient woodlands and supportive aid stations along the way.

Enjoy a guided 13 mile trail half marathon through the Surrey Hills, visiting St Martha's Hill and sections of the North Downs Way. This relaxed group run emphasizes scenery and camaraderie rather than competition.

Run through the South Downs at Stansted House Trail Run, choosing 10 km, 16 km or 21 km routes that wind through woodlands, fields and rolling hills. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and marshals for a memorable spring trail.

Challenging 11K road and trail race around Bratton, Wiltshire with rewarding hill climbs and panoramic views. Limited to 200 runners, this community fundraiser at Bratton Jubilee Hall offers medals, prizes and a friendly race day atmosphere..

Run the Forest of Dean Spring Half Marathon on Sunday 22 March 2026, a scenic half marathon starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel along waymarked forest trails with gentle climbs. Organised for charity and supported by the Forest..

Enjoy scenic trail runs through Danesfield woods and country paths with 10k, 6.5k and a 1k Little Sprinters for kids. All entries include chip timing, a finisher medal and village refreshments for a fun family day out.

Test your endurance at the Elephant Challenge in Salcey Forest, a six hour timed event where you rack up as many 3.5 mile off road loops as you can. Friendly to canicross and rucking, this scenic trail run suits all paces.

Join a guided 10km trail run at Hankley Common to explore the Lion's Mouth Atlantic Wall and scenic filming locations. Led by an experienced coach, this social group run offers kit advice and chances to trial trail gear.

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed station..

Beyond Bristol offers scenic urban trail running on 28 March 2026, starting and finishing at Museum Square. Choose 25 km or 55 km routes that wind under Clifton Suspension Bridge and through parks, woodland and old railway lines with chip t..

Enjoy the Bath 50 Ultra Challenge on Saturday 28 March 2026, looping past the Royal Crescent and along the River Avon into beautiful countryside. Fully supported with GPS tracking, rest stops and medical cover, choose walking jogging or rac..

Take on the Exeter Trail Races at Escot Park in March 2026, a scenic fully off road challenge with short climbs and some muddy sections across 10K and half marathon loops. Canicross categories welcome dogs and runners for a lively spring tr..

Run through scenic Hurn Forest on a well maintained out and back course with lap length 5.3 km and distances from 5K to ultramarathon. All finishers of one lap or more get a medal and 20% of fees support Forestry England.

Take on hilly, muddy trails at the Minster Challenge in Axminster on 29 March 2026 with 12km, 5km and family friendly 3km options. All finishers get medals, winners earn prizes and homemade refreshments will be served by Axe Valley Academy..

The Springtide 50k is an ultra running event held in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex. This single-loop course offers a runnable, non-technical route through the scenic South Downs, making it ideal for beginners and experienced run..