Trail Running calendar near Bournemouth 2026-2027

Take on a 7 hour timed challenge on Sat 28 November 2026 and run as many 5.3 km laps on an undulating tarmac route along a disused train line near Exmouth. Limited to 75 entrants, this small field event offers finisher medals on request.

Take in riverside views at the Riverside Marathon and Half Marathon in Walton on Thames on 28 November 2026. Flat, UKA certified towpath course, limited places, medals for all finishers and virtual entry available.

Scenic riverside marathon and half marathon on a flat UKA certified towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back. Lapped format with finisher medals and virtual entries.

Challenge yourself in a 7 hour timed road event near Exmouth on a measured 5.3 km out and back along a scenic former train line. Limited to 75 runners with medals for finishers, this intimate race suits endurance runners.

Experience a scenic 30 mile group trail run from Haslemere along the Serpent Trail and Sussex Border Path, through ancient woods and heath to Blackdown and the Temple of the Winds. Refreshments included.

Join a guided Box Hill trail run with about 1000 m of ascent over 12.5 miles, featuring steep technical climbs and short scrambles. Led by a qualified mountain leader, the steady paced group suits experienced trail runners.

Choose 10 Mile or 10K starting at Hengistbury Head and run Bournemouth seafront via Boscombe Pier on largely flat, traffic free paths with sea views. Chip timed and marshalled, the event offers water, post race treats and a medal for finish..

Experience the dramatic Jurassic Coast around Swanage on 6 December 2025 with wet, challenging trail and coastal climbs from 10K to ultra. Fully marked course with electronic timing and finishers medals, but entries are full.

Take on Freedom Racing Hurtwood 50k on 6 December 2026 at Dorking, a scenic trail ultra through the Surrey Hills with checkpoints and live timing. Expect a tough but rewarding out and back course with a 10 hour cutoff.

New Forest Xmas Trails offers festive trail races from Holmesly Campsite in the New Forest. Distances range from 15 km to a 50 km ultramarathon on fully marked heath and woodland trails; opt to plant a tree instead of a medal.

Don your Santa suit and join 250 Santas and elves for a festive community 5 km at Tinkley Gate National Trust in Woodchester on 6 December 2026. Proceeds support Allsorts charity helping children and young people with additional needs.

Winter Downs 200 is a 200 mile continuous trail run from 9 to 13 December 2026, based at Juniper Hall near Dorking and linking iconic long distance trails across southern England. Runners have 96 hours to finish with live tracking, hot food..

Join the Christmas Jumper Friday Run on 11 December in Walton on Thames for a relaxed rock up and run along the riverside towpath. Pick 5k to ultra, run laps within a 7 hour window and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Join the Mince Pi Run in Guildford for a Pi themed run by the water, with distances from a 1 mile kids fun run to the 3.14 mile loop and laps up to a Pi marathon. Every finisher gets a bespoke Pi Pie medal.

Take on the Chilly Hilly 10 mile cross country run along West Wight coast and inland hills on 13 December 2026. Expect stunning views, friendly marshals and a warm finish with mince pies and mulled wine.

Celebrate Christmas Day with the Cracker Run, a 7 hour time challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury. Run or walk as many laps as you like and nab a festive finisher medal for completing 3 km or more.

Frozen Phoenix Day 1 on 29 December 2025 offers a flat canalside course at Xcel SPORTS HUB in Walton on Thames. Pick 5 km, marathon or ultra, run laps and claim a rainbow plated finishers medal onsite or virtually.

Join Bell Challenge Day 5 in Exmouth for a 7 hour timed road event on a 5.3 km out and back loop on mainly flat tarmac. Run as many laps as you like and earn a finisher medal; multi day New Year options available.

Tackle the scenic North Downs Ridge 50k on Sunday 21 February 2027, a challenging trail ultra from Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking along the North Downs Way. Expect stunning Surrey countryside, support on course and a finisher medal.

Tackle the MTC Winter Green Man Ultra, a challenging winter trail around the City of Bristol with a flagship 45 mile loop and a 30 mile option. Expect varied terrain, great views and supportive organisation; entries close 4 March 2027.