Trail Running calendar near Bournemouth 2025-2026

Explore Exmoor with a weekend of running and walking at the Pinkery Centre in June 2026, from family strolls to 30 mile challenges. Enjoy social evenings, guest speakers and films while taking in stunning National Park trails.

Join the Phoenix Hydra 75 Mile Ultra at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking for a scenic 1 mile off road loop with chip timing and a staffed aid station. Distances run from 12 hour to 100 miles and all entrants receive a free memento.

Join the Martian Race at Horsell Common, running through the historic sandpits tied to H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds. Distances range from a 2 km kids dash to a 21 km half marathon on scenic mixed terrain, run by volunteers for local ch..

Finish the Run the Seasons series at Cowdray Estate with scenic routes across polo lawns and Heyshott Common, overlooking Cowdray Ruins and the South Downs. Family and dog friendly distances, BBQ and bar, unique medals and luxury hampers.

Run an evening 10K along the flat, traffic free banks of the River Exe in Exeter. Scenic, fast course with a finishers medal and longer distance options, ideal as a summer tune up for autumn marathons.

Explore the North Downs on scenic, punchy trails from Cranleigh Showground on 27 June 2026. Routes from 5 km to a 50 km ultra wind through Winterfold, Hurtwood, Leith Hill and Ranmore Common for a challenging countryside adventure.

Run scenic off road trails through the Thames Valley at the RunThrough Marlow Trail Run, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, free race photos and a lively event village with food and drinks.

Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, tackling rolling hills and a dramatic natural amphitheatre. Run as a friendly group at sunset or by night with headtorches, pause atop for views and try kit and trail shoes.

Event overview The SATURN Midweek Chasing Numbers event takes place on Friday, 3 July 2026 at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham (TW20 0AE). It is a 7 hour Time Challenge with flexible start times available throughout the day. The ev..

Explore the South Downs on the Serpent Trail, offering distances from 10 km to 100 km as it winds through rare heath and ancient woodland. Entries include coach transport to the start, plus camping, food, a licensed bar and a kids race.

Join a guided 10 km trail run through Thursley Common's heathland and famed boardwalk, enjoying wildlife and sweeping views. Group paced runs include dusk and night options with supplied headtorches.

Race to the Stones on 11 to 12 July 2026 offers 50 km and 100 km routes, nonstop or over two days. Run the Ridgeway past chalk figures and hill forts to a dramatic finish at the Avebury Standing Stones with pitstops and basecamp support.

Enjoy the Otter Rail and River Run: a scenic off road 10 km through Otter Valley along the river, woods and old railway, plus a fun 1 mile run for all ages. Community event with finishers prizes and Otter Brewery beer.

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with pe..

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants ha..

Join BigHeat CAMP FIRE, a fiery weekend trail festival on 18 and 19 July 2026 at Mill Farm near Petworth with single lap routes through woodland. Relax in the event village with camping, yoga, live music, food, wild sauna and firepits.

Run 30, 50 or 100 miles along the stunning Wales Coast Path, finishing at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. Expect coastal trails, beaches and dunes with live GPS tracking and staffed checkpoints for a true seaside ultrarun.

Event overview The Apple Plod 10K.ish is a trail running event on Sunday, 19 July 2026, organised by Running Events Devon. The race distance is 10K and is described as undulating trail on a two-lap course. Participants may run or walk; ther..

Enjoy the Wye Valley Tunnel Run along the scenic Greenway, including the 1 km Tidenham Tunnel and riverside railway paths. Distances from kids Colourburst to marathon make this a family event with waymarked routes and on course feast statio..

Join a friendly 7 hour timed run along the Thames at Wraysbury, with flat paved loops suitable for road shoes. Pick distances from a 3 km loop up to marathon and ultra, and enjoy a medal plus goody bag and riverside views.