Trail Running calendar near Bovington 2026-2027

Trail races on 17 October 2026 around the Isle of Purbeck and part of the Jurassic Coast, with a **102 km** ultra and a **54 km** ultra, marked courses, outposts and mandatory safety kit for each distance.

A 100 mile trail race from Goring and Streatley using Thames Path and Ridgeway in four 25 mile out and back legs. The course has 16 aid stations, a 28 hour cut off and mandatory qualifying entry standards.

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.

A multi terrain trail event in Stockland, East Devon on 18 October 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and 3 km routes across fields, lanes and river crossings, with village hall HQ and on site refreshments.

Keynsham Dandy is an off road 12.5 mile race in October organised by Town and Country Harriers with race HQ at The New Inn in Keynsham. The route includes the revived Compton Dando section which crosses a stream.

IOW Backyard Ultra is planned for 24 October 2026 at Robin Hill on the Isle of Wight. Organised by Wild Isle Events, it is presented as the island's first official Backyard Ultra and shows a free registration of interest option.

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.

Mendip Muddle is a 20 km multi terrain fell race in Somerset with about 420 m of climbing. Headquarters are at Charter House Outdoor Activity Centre; on course water and first aid are provided and prizes are awarded by category.

Routes along the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton include Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options on hard packed gravel towpaths. The event is cupless so runners must carry their own water and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Haldon Halloween Twilight Run is held 30 October 2026 at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, offering 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km options. The event uses app based timing, includes free race photography and awards for top finishers.

Nighttime trail event in Alice Holt Forest on 31 October 2026 offering 5 km laps in 5, 10 and 15 km routes, with an outpost on each lap, self serve water and free parking. Dogs and headphones are not permitted.

An evening Halloween run at Hogmoor with kids races, 6.6K and 10K laps plus a 6.6K canicross. The course has sandy hills, mud and shallow water and races run after dark so a torch is advised.

A coastal 15.3 km, 10 km and 5 km beach run on West Wittering Beach with water stations, chip timing and finisher medals. Routes use sandy flats at low tide and feature clear signage and first aid support.

A roughly 35.9-mile off-road ultra from Maiden Newton across West Dorset hillforts, with about 1,300 m ascent, six aid stations serving water and cake, GPX navigation and on-route timing points.

A 10 mile off-road trail run in Stonehouse on 1 November 2026, starting with an uphill mile on Horsemarling Lane and continuing over undulating, muddy trails. Canicross runners are welcome and a 2 hour 30 minute cutoff applies.

A sell-out trail race from Goodwood Racecourse into the South Downs National Park with 21.3 km, 16.5 km and 12 km options including canicross. The route mixes forest tracks, bridleways and single-track trails with open hilltop views.

A twilight off-road 10 km through a reputedly haunted parish of Dorset, starting and finishing in the park in front of Eastbury House. The route passes Chettle woods, Bloody Shard Gate and Chettle Long barrow.

A night-time trail run around Winchester using sections of the South Downs Way, Pilgrims Trail and Itchen Way. Two marked distances are offered with mandatory headtorches, on site registration and a bag drop.

Three trail distances between Kingswear, Totnes and Dartmouth on waymarked coastal and riverside paths, with aid stations, mandatory navigation kit, and a bespoke finisher medal and cupcake.

Trail runs from Roundhill Campsite through New Forest woodland and heath, on wide hard-packed paths with three distances and on-course support; finishers receive a metal medal, refreshments and a personalised certificate.