Trail Running calendar near Bournemouth 2026-2027

Experience a scenic 10 mile multi terrain race through Stover Country Park and Teigngrace. Enjoy excellent facilities at Stover School including showers, a BBQ, and bespoke medals for all finishers.

Trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills at Kilve Court, Somerset on 04/10/2026. The route includes technical trails, climbs, moorland and stream crossings; two feed stations, marshals and UTMB index status are provided.

Choose from 25 km, 40 km, or 50 km routes in this self-navigated challenge through the Thames Valley. Starting from Marlow, this event features supported checkpoints and a group meal at the finish.

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 half marathon and 10 km run at RAF Greenham Common in Thatcham, Berkshire, on a flat traffic free course with water stations and marshals. The event supports New Life Special Care Babies and includes a children race and free parking.

A 23 mile trail race across the Quantock Hills at Greatwood, Over Stowey in 2026. The event also offers the Pegasus Challenge four person relay; participants must be 16 or older and entry fees are GBP 44.04 to 49.46.

A flexible 6-hour timed run along the flat Jubilee River towpath. Run one 5.24-mile lap or see how many you can complete. The scenic route passes through countryside with views towards Windsor Castle.

A 24 hour loop endurance event at Haldon Forest near Exeter where runners repeat a forest loop each hour. Distances include 10 km, half marathon, marathon and ultra, with wooden medals for finishers and a handmade trophy for the overall win..

A 50 mile LDWA members only event from Crowcombe Village Hall featuring two loops through the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks in autumn. Entry is by pre-selection and requires specific kit and a recent 30 mile qualification.

Choose a scenic 10k or shorter 5k through the Chiltern Hills around Frieth, combining woodland paths and country roads. Expect rolling climbs and panoramic views for a rewarding, hilly challenge for road and trail runners.

The FOOBS Trail and Fun Runs return in October. Choose from a chip timed 10K, 6K, or a family friendly 2K fun run through the countryside near Old Basing. The event supports local schools through community fundraising.

MacTuffX Swindon features a series of repetition based running formats including solo and team categories. Participants choose between multiple 400m or 800m loops in this structured athletic event for adults.

Trail running on the Isle of Purbeck and part of the Jurassic Coast on 17 October 2026. Routes include 102 km and 54 km options with marked courses, outposts, mandatory kit lists and a drop bag service for the 102 km.

A 100 mile trail race based at Goring & Streatley on the Thames Path and Ridgeway, run as four 25 mile out and back legs. The event features 16 aid stations, a 28 hour cut off, medical cover and specific qualification and kit requiremen..

Roughly 12K trail run on bridle paths and the Imber Range near the Westbury White Horse on 18 October 2026. Limited to 200 places so book early for a bespoke finisher medal and category prizes.

Experience a true multi terrain challenge in the East Devon countryside with routes featuring hills, mud, and river crossings. Choose between three distances starting from Stockland Village Hall for a family friendly atmosphere.

Keynsham Dandy is an off-road race on Sunday 18 October 2026 around Keynsham. The roughly 12.5 mile course starts at The New Inn and includes the revived Compton Dando route with a stream feature.

A 47 mile point to point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley on Thames, with mixed trail and road terrain, five aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and real time GPS tracking. The event has an 11.5 hour cut off.

Wight Lines is a mixed terrain coastal run at Milford on Sea with views of the Isle of Wight. Runners choose distances from 5K to ultra marathon and complete 5.3 km laps, with on course aid and a finishers medal for one lap or more.

Experience a night trail run through the ancient Alice Holt Forest with 5 km, 10 km, or 15 km lap-based routes. Navigate tree-lined avenues by head torch and enjoy fire pits and refreshments at the finish line.