Trail Running calendar near Bournemouth 2026-2027

A trail event in Axminster on 29 March 2026 with 12 km, 5 km and 3 km routes over hilly, muddy terrain. Medals, basic facilities and limited parking at the school are provided.

A single-loop 50 km trail race around the South Downs, starting and finishing in Arundel. Mostly trail with about 3,000 ft ascent, four aid stations, live GPS tracking and UTMB Index status worth 2 ITRA points.

Experience a scenic 16 mile multi terrain race through the Berkshire and Hampshire countryside. This undulating cross country course offers bus transport to the start and kit transfers for all participants.

Join this multi terrain challenge through private estates in the rolling hills of mid Devon. Choose between a ten mile trail race with over 600 meters of ascent or a five kilometer fun run and walk.

A five mile off road trail at Upcote Farm on 29 March 2026, limited to about 300 places. The route features farm roads, bridleways and forest tracks, with chip timing, medals for all and prize categories for juniors and veterans.

Take on the Gauntlet Treasure Run along a flat riverside towpath in Walton on Thames, doing laps of a 5.3 km out and back to build any distance from 5k to ultra within seven hours. Limited places and every finisher gets a medal.

Experience a premier multisport challenge at the Culden Faw Estate featuring road and offroad duathlons plus a six hour endurance race for all bike types.

Enjoy a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Thames at Runnymede. Choose your own distance from 3km to ultra marathon and earn a unique Easter egg medal and goody bag.

A trail ultra in Hampshire on 4 April 2026 with 50 mile and 40 mile route options along the Testway. Aid stations every 10 miles, marshals and an on course medical team provide support and an optional shuttle returns runners to the start.

Test your endurance with this 12 hour Backyard Ultra format race featuring a 4.167 mile loop through the Purbecks. Run as an individual or in a team while enjoying the scenic Jurassic Coast and a lively event village.

Take on the Unbreakable Treasure Run on 5 April 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB, Walton on Thames, running timed laps along a flat riverside towpath from 5 km to ultra. Limited places and a 7 hour time cap make this a focused challenge with a keeps..

Join this Easter Monday tradition in Berkshire featuring a 10km off road course through local woodlands. Participants can choose between a standard foot race or a dog friendly canicross event starting from the Mortimer Fairground.

Experience a scenic 8 mile multi terrain circuit in Freshwater featuring 900 feet of ascent and coastal views. This hilly course takes runners past Tennyson Down and Alum Bay with professional timing and finisher rewards.

Enjoy a unique trail running event where you ride a heritage steam train to your start line before racing back to Minehead along the beautiful Somerset coastline and Quantock Hills.

Test your endurance with the 50 Mile Grand Slam 2026. This comprehensive series includes four iconic 50 mile races across the South Downs, North Downs, Chilterns, and Wendover Woods.

A 50 mile ultramarathon along the South Downs Way National Trail from Worthing to Eastbourne. Experience 5,700 feet of elevation gain across rolling chalk paths and finish with a lap of an athletics track.

Experience a scenic mixed terrain race along the banks of the Thames in Henley on Thames. Choose from a half marathon, 10K, or junior race starting at the iconic Temple Island Meadows.

Experience the rare heathlands of the Cowdray Estate with trail runs ranging from 3km to 10 miles. This dog friendly event offers a unique journey through the South Downs National Park and protected nature conservation sites.

Trail races on the South Downs Way around Stanmer with 21 km, 14 km and 5 km options. Routes pass Ditchling Beacon and include chip timing, a finisher medal, GPX files and on-course support for the longer distances.

Experience the scenic Hampshire countryside with a choice of a ten kilometer trail run or walk and a vibrant kids colour run in the heart of Froyle village.