Trail Running calendar near Bovington 2026-2027

Ventnor Horseshoe on Sat 12 Sep 2026 offers a scenic but testing 12 km fell course around Ventnor with 443 m of climb. Part of the Isle of Wight Fell Series, it is perfect for runners seeking a tough coastal hill challenge.

Start the IOW Fell Running Series with St Boniface Fell in Ventnor on Sat 12 Sep 2026, a punchy 3.9 km race with 235 m of climbing across scenic Isle of Wight terrain. Pre entry or on the day entries welcome.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Dorset coastline with trail races ranging from 10k to a 50k ultra. Run through the historic Lulworth Castle Estate featuring scenic climbs and coastal views.

An event with multiple distances at Flete Estate organised by Ivybridge Rotary Club. Routes cross fields and riverside woodlands around Holbeton village with marshalled courses, medical cover and onsite parking.

A trail running event on 13th September 2026 in Seale, based at Myrtle’s Courtyard, with marathon and half marathon routes along the Pilgrims Way and North Downs Way that raise funds for local charities.

Tackle the Wroxall Round on 13 September 2026, a scenic 21.1 km fell run around Ventnor with about 487 m of ascent. Open to adults, with on the day entries and team places, this is race 3 of the Isle of Wight Fell Running Series.

SOX 10 km on 13 September 2026 at Ridgeway View Campsite near Wallingford features a multi terrain 10 km and a canicross 10 km, finishers get a medal, pint cup and free drink while fundraising supports the Thames Valley Air Ambulance.

A 10 km forest run on 13 September 2026 around Moreton Forest, featuring mixed tracks, undulating terrain, stiles and a stream, with the final kilometre on a quiet country road. The event is licensed and all finishers receive a medal.

A 10 km fell race at Seatown and Chideock Hill on 13 September 2026 with about 570 m of climb. Entry is available beforehand or on the day for a £20 fee and the minimum age is 18.

A single 50 miles loop through the Chiltern Hills with 5600 ft of climb, largely on trail. The race features five staffed aid stations, full medical cover, a fully marked route and a 13 hour cut off, starting and finishing at Goring on Tham..

A river-centred event on 19 September 2026 combining a 43 mile ultra and a multi-leg team relay along the Exe Valley Way, highlighting the Atlantic salmon with community music, symbolic baton relays and partnerships with river conservation..

A trail running event at Hyde Common in the New Forest on 20 September 2026 offering 18 miles, marathon and 50km ultramarathon routes with marked courses, multiple aid stations, a bespoke finisher medal and a tree-planting option.

A looped technical trail in the New Forest with a Grade I listed manor house backdrop. Runners choose distance on the day from 5K up to ultra marathon and receive a medal after one loop.

A coastal trail event near Swanage on 20 September 2026 offering a full marathon and a 16 mile race. The licensed event requires specific safety kit and supports local charities while showcasing the Jurassic Coast and Purbeck Hills.

A traditional trail race on Exmoor around Doone Valley offering a 16 km / 10 mile course with multiple hills and livestock. Organised by Ilfracombe Running Club, entries open 1 May 2026 with a 250 runner limit.

A single loop *10 km* trail at Woodbury Common with short climbs and stream crossings. Entry is for those aged 16 and over and includes a finisher medal plus prizes for top men and women.

MacTuffX Exeter on 20 September 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay formats built from ten 400 m or ten 800 m repeats. Entries are for adults only and fees vary by category and team size.

A trail event on 26 September 2026 at Bagwell Farm Touring Park offering 10k, half and full marathons plus a marathon relay and canicross. Routes run mostly off road along The Fleet Lagoon and the event raises funds for local charities.

The Hard Yard is a 10 mile trail race at Chilton Manor Farm on 26 September 2026, using private trails and a one mile yew tree lined finishing avenue. The course gains about 240 m and includes water stations, medics and event photography.

The Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon is a measured 13 miles 192.5 yards race on forest trails with no road crossings. Organised by the Rotary Club of the Royal Forest of Dean, the event raises funds for local and national charities.