Trail Running calendar near Bournemouth 2026-2027

Explore the ancient trails and historic landscapes of Cranborne Chase starting from Salisbury Racecourse. Choose between marathon half marathon or 10k distances through scenic downland and woodland paths.

Enjoy a flat riverside run along the Thames with a chocolate themed aid station. Choose your own distance from 5km to ultra marathon within a flexible seven hour time limit.

A coastal 10 km race from Portishead Open Air Pool with mixed terrain and sea views past Black Nore Lighthouse. The undulating route features a midway water station, chip timing and a finisher medal, with entries limited to 350.

Amport Trail Run on 27 September 2026 offers multi terrain 5k, 10k, 10 mile and canicross routes from Amport Cricket Club. Entry is pre-registration only and the courses feature marshals, first aid and on-course refreshments.

A multi terrain trail run along the Thames near Marlow offering a Half Marathon, 10k and a 1k Little Sprinters race. The event features chip timing, a finisher medal, on route water stations and an event village with facilities.

A timed track event in Walton on Thames on 2 October 2026 offering 6, 12 and 24 hour formats with chip timing, 400 m laps and distance options from 5 km up to 100 mile equivalents. The track is limited to 100 runners at once.

Guided 30 mile trail run on the North Downs Way around Guildford on 3 October 2026. Group paced with route support and basic kit guidance, recommended for runners who have completed long training runs.

A 50 km point to point ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront. The event includes GPS routes, feed stations, UTMB index status and a bes..

A six hour looped race in the Lower Otter valley on a 4.4 km circuit. Solo and pairs relay options, aid station every loop, plus on-site cafe, bar and hot showers.

Trail running at Queen Elizabeth Country Park on 3 October 2026 with five distances from 5 km to 51 km, routes on the South Downs Way through chalk downs, woodlands and ridgeways, and outposts on the longer courses for top-ups.

East Devon 8 Trigs on 3 October 2026 in Budleigh Salterton offers self navigated half, marathon and ultra options with solo or pairs entries, GPS tracking and trigpoint stamping across varied coastal and commons terrain.

Guided 30 mile trail run on the North Downs Way from St Martha's Hill, featuring Box Hill and Denbies Wine Estate. Group-paced with coach support, aimed at first-time ultra runners; a post-run alcohol-free beer may be provided.

A measured one mile fun run within the grounds of Stover School in Newton Abbot on 4 October 2026, with advance and on the day entry options and youth prizes across U6 to U15 categories.

A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4 October 2026, featuring technical forest trails, moorland and stream crossings, with marshals, two feed stations, awards and weekend camping and bunk house options.

A Thames Valley LDWA challenge walk in Marlow on 4 October 2026 offering three distances up to 50 km, limited to 150 entrants, with checkpoint timing, mandatory kit requirements and online entry.

Timed trail event in the Forest of Bere using a 3.28 mile out and back lap with distances from 5 km to ultra. Aid station offers sweet and savoury food including potatoes and vegan options; 20% of proceeds support Forestry England.

A RunForestRun organised in-person event at RAF Greenham Common offering a half marathon and a 10 km race on 4 October 2026, with tickets priced from £25.63 and a no refunds policy.

A point to point marathon on 4 October 2026 from Salisbury to Winchester along the Clarendon Way. Over 90% of the 26.2 miles is off road and a five mile Mini option is also available.

Bristol Epic Trail Sponsored By GORUCK is a trail running event at Ashton Court Estate in Long Ashton, Bristol on Sun 4th Oct 2026. Entry details, reviews, photos, course maps, and results are provided for the event.

A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.