Trail Running calendar near Bovington 2026-2027

Join the Winchester Trail Run at Sparsholt College for scenic 12 km and 21 km off road routes through rolling Farley Mount countryside. Enjoy tree lined tracks, a short climb to Farley Mount on the 21 km and a finisher medal.

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round in early 2026, with experienced leaders covering different course sections and planned GPX routes to guide you. Free for East Devon Round entrants or a £3 donation for others; open to those age..

Kings Garn Gutter orienteering in the New Forest on Sunday 11 January offers runnable forest, streams and updated 1:10,000 maps. Courses range from short novice path events to long technical routes so all abilities can join.

Explore West Woods near Marlborough in a British Orienteering regional event offering courses for beginners to experienced orienteers across varied woodland terrain. Online entry only and parking is limited so book early.

Explore Hankley Common on a guided 10 km trail run that visits the Atlantic Wall and offers sweeping open views. Runs are led by a qualified coach in a friendly group, at sunset or by headtorch, with a chance of an alcohol free beer after.

Take on Haldon Night at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026 with single loop night trails from 1K to 10K including canicross. Bring a head torch to follow reflective markers and enjoy chip timing, medals and post race food.

Enjoy gravel trails through ancient woodland in the New Forest at Maverick New Forest Gravel on 17 January 2026. Choose from 22 km, 12 km or 6 km routes with scenic forests, wildlife and a friendly festival vibe.

Run under starlit skies in the Dark Skies Series, a winter night trail series across Somerset offering three events with 5km or 10km routes. Enter single races or the full series and order a bespoke wooden finisher medal.

Tackle Dartmoor in this three race fell series run in pairs only, with challenging navigation and rugged tors across three classic routes. Limited to 35 pairs, entries cover all races and include phone tracking for safety.

Tackle Dartmoor in the Winter Pairs, a rugged 19 km trail around Western Tors with about 650 m of climb. Teams of two, pre entry only and required kit make this a compact winter challenge with just 35 pairs.

Run the South Downs Way from Heyshott to Arundel in a scenic point to point trail event on 18 January 2026. Choose a marathon or 15 mile off road route that finishes by Arundel Castle with river views and rolling downs.

Take on the Riverbank Rollick, a scenic 9.6 mile trail run along riverbanks, woodland and fields with about 80% off road and likely muddy January conditions. Finishers get a bespoke buff and a linkable metal medal in the Thornbury series.

Join a friendly three race cross country series at Smallbrook Stadium, Ryde, in January and February 2026, with 10 km and 6.5 km options. Expect classic country terrain, a lively club atmosphere and team scoring for the 10 km.

Join the Axmouth Challenge on 18 January 2026 for scenic village runs with distances to suit every runner. Finishers enjoy complimentary refreshments while funds raised support the village hall.

Tackle scenic mixed terrain around Cosmeston Lakes in the CF64 Winter Race, a 6.4 mile off road challenge through woodland, meadows and trails. Join fellow runners on Sunday 18 January 2026 for a spirited winter test of fitness.

Run orienteering in Micheldever Forest on Sunday 18 January with an updated ISOM map and courses for all abilities. EMIT eCards, parking on forest tracks, toilets and nearby pubs make it a convenient winter forest adventure.

Join the South Devon stage of the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series in Beesands on 24 January 2026 for a scenic yet tough coastal run in an AONB. Choose 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra, earn season points and a finisher medal.

Run across wintry north Dartmoor visiting ancient stone circles and pagan sites on challenging off road courses from Chagford. Choose a tough half or an epic marathon with big climbs for a memorable midwinter adventure.

Pagan Trails is a midwinter trail run on Dartmoor from Chagford, with 14 mile and 28 mile routes that visit ancient stone circles and pagan sites. Expect rugged moorland, big climbs and a memorable winter running experience.

Join the Blackdown Beast, a social self guided run across the Blackdown Hills from Dunkeswell on 24 January 2026 with 10 and 16 mile options. Enjoy scenic trails and refreshment stops while helping Macmillan Cancer Support.