Trail Running calendar near Bournemouth 2026-2027

A 10 km mixed trail and road race in Valley Park and Knightwood woodlands, split into five timed stages with recovery between stages. The event features live chip timing, prizes, a kids fun run in 2026 and funds donated to the Woodland Trus..

A 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames with lap based distances and official medals from 3 km. The event offers goody bags including a vegan option plus distance pins for half marathon and longer.

A Friday running event on a flat 5.3 km out-and-back riverside lap near Walton on Thames offering distances from 5 km to ultra and finishers' medals including spinning Rubber Ducky designs.

A basecamp event at Dunster on 25 July 2026 offering a 50 km loop with about 1600 m of climb plus 25 km and 10 km options, all supported with marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, catering, medical cover and camping.

A timed, lap format run along The Itchen Way in Winchester with a professionally measured, permitted course. Runners may complete multiple 2.62 mile laps up to ultra distance and receive a bespoke finisher's medal and aid station provisions..

Trail races of 12K, 25K and 50K start from Queen Elizabeth Country Park and follow sections of the South Downs Way with grassy tracks and chalk downland. Routes are waymarked and supported by marshals, aid stations and chip timing.

Bright Skies Surrey Hills is a daytime trail event at Denbies Wine Estate with marathon, half marathon, 10K and children's races. The marathon features a self navigation first half with checkpoints and a fully marked second half.

A circular half marathon trail run on the Ridgeway that visits Ashdown House and the original White Horse Hill. The route is described as undulating and the event is held under UK Athletics rules with a Trail Running Association permit.

Flat trail races at Summerleaze Park on 26 July 2026, offering 5K, 10K and a Half Marathon with marked routes, marshals, chip timing and post-race goodies.

Timed laps on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible distance options from 5 km up to ultra and a seven hour time limit. Both in person and virtual entries receive a physical medal.

A 5 mile undulating trail run on 26 July 2026 around Bembridge, passing marshes, copse and coastal path. Entry is limited to 180 runners with trophies in Seniors, V40 and V55 categories and medals for all finishers.

A looped trail event from Guildford across the North Downs in Surrey offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options with covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support, camping and shuttle transfers, plus a finishers medal and t shirt.

An inflatable obstacle fun run in Bournemouth with 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, giant inflatables and five music zones. Family friendly with medals, hydration stations, on-site food and a free spectator area.

A community-organised road half marathon and multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, with water stations, marshals, a race T-shirt and finish cake. Online entries close 1 August; day entries possible if places remain.

A 10 mile multi terrain race through the South Downs National Park organised by Liss Runners volunteers. The route uses lanes, tracks and footpaths, includes mile markers and two water stations, and finishes at War Memorial Sports Ground wi..

A four mile evening run in Westbury on 5 August 2026 supporting Brain Tumour Support, with all entry fees given to the charity, pottery mementos for participants and prizes for top finishers and best helmet.

An evening cross country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and a one-lap 6K fun run. Entries are limited to 250 and all profits support local community projects.

A four-day, 184-mile Thames Path ultra from the river source to the Thames Barrier with daily stages, included accommodation for days one to three, bespoke finisher medals and compulsory mandatory kit and minimum pace requirements.

A 57 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford with four checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a minimum average pace of 4.0 miles per hour. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and an MTC head vis..

A 49 mile point to point ultra along the Thames from Oxford to Henley with three checkpoints, mandatory GPS or phone navigation, a bespoke finishers' medal and a choice of technical t-shirt, mug or hat.