Trail Running calendar near Bournemouth 2026-2027

Night trail running from Corfe Castle in Dorset with three marked routes (15 km, 11 km, 5 km). Mixed underfoot conditions, ridge and single-track sections, one outpost on the long route, and facilities including food, toilets and a finisher..

Riverside trail run from Alexandra Gardens in Windsor along the Thames with two distances, chip timing, water stations, and finishers' medals.

An underground marathon at UCAP BUNKER near Portsmouth on 21 November 2026. The multi lapped route runs through low tunnels, has a six and a half hour cut off, and requires a headtorch and cycle helmet.

Night time looped trail run at Moors Valley Country Park on 21 November 2026 with 10 km, 20 km or 30 km options, compulsory headtorch and free main car park; runners can choose a tree planting option instead of a medal.

Wet, muddy trail races at Spider Hill, Long Valley offering a single-lap 10 km and a shorter 5 km with marshes, named water features and multiple climbs.

The Trail à la Belle Etoile will take place in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin on Saturday 21 November 2026. You can run between 8 and 32 kilometers.

Scenic 10 mile off road trail race in the New Forest hosted by Totton Running Club with medals, water stations, parking and trophies for overall and age category winners.

Off road hill race around Brent Knoll in Somerset on 22 November 2026, about 6 miles with steep climbs, mud and panoramic views; finishers receive a unique medal.

Guided *10 km* trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey, with hills, views and group navigation. Events take place at dusk or at night with headtorches and cost £22 per person.

Complete as many 5 km laps as possible on a marked trail loop from Peaslake Community Hall, with a 2 km ascent toward Pitch Hill and a downhill return. Solo and three-person team entries are available, with refreshments and prizes included.

A charity Friday run in Walton on Thames where the £10 entry fee is donated to Rays of Sunshine. Flexible rock up and run format on a flat 5.3 km riverside lap with a finishers' medal for all participants.

An 8 hour timed road event with 5.3 km laps on a former railway route, limited to 75 entrants and open to adults.

A riverside marathon and half marathon along the River Thames on an accurately measured UKA certified course. Multiple laps on a flat towpath route with medals for all finishers and virtual entries.

A guided 30 mile trail run from Haslemere that follows sections of the Serpent Trail and Sussex Border Path, aimed at runners attempting an ultra for the first time. Group pace, varied terrain, cost £55.

Join the Christmas Advent Run on Sunday 29 November in Walton on Thames for a festive riverside run. Tackle timed laps to suit you and enjoy optional medal and chocolate advent calendar plus a prize draw.

Trail runs of 10 km, 10 mile and half marathon on the Mapledurham Estate featuring muddy paths, woodland trails and finish line mulled wine and mince pies.

A trail race through 600 acres of Charborough Estate woodland offering 10K, a 21K double loop and a two person relay in November 2026.

Timed Thames towpath run where participants choose lap distances on a 5.3 km out and back course and entry supports Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity.

A guided 12.5 mile trail run around Box Hill that gains about 1000 metres of elevation across woodland, heathland and open fields. Group pace with technical climbs and scrambling and a chance of an alcohol free beer at the finish.

Two coastal races from Hengistbury Head along Bournemouth seafront and Boscombe Pier. Largely flat, traffic free routes with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal.