Trail Running calendar near Bovington 2026-2027

Experience an off road five mile race through the picturesque North Wessex Downs. Follow woodland tracks and rural footpaths on a course starting in Hurstbourne Tarrant with all proceeds supporting local charities.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Lydiard Park on 02 May 2026 that mixes tarmac and woodland trails with climbs, crawls and slides; participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target for Cancer Research UK.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Coopers Field, Bute Park on 02 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide to raise funds for cancer research. The event has a £50 minimum fundraising target and is for ages 13 and over.

Trail run through bluebell woods near Manswood, Wimborne offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K distances. The event provides way-marked routes, aid stations, finisher medals and on-site facilities.

The Sirhowy Challenge is a 10 mile multi-terrain race featuring a 1,500ft climb to Machen Trig Point. Participants enjoy a scenic loop through the Sirhowy valley with awards and a finishers social at the local club.

Run your own distance along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal in this flexible timed event. Start when you like within a one-hour window and see how far you can go in seven hours. Every participant gets a finisher's medal.

Experience the beauty of the North Wessex Downs with trail races of 20 or 33 miles. Run through historic sites like Avebury and the rolling Wiltshire countryside on courses designed for trail enthusiasts.

Runaway Train in Shepton Mallet on 3 May 2026 combines a cross country trail race, a family walk and a town centre boxty feast, with scenic routes through woods, tunnels and viaducts and 8½ mile, 6 mile and 3 mile options.

A trail festival in Winchester on 4 May 2026 offering four distances from 14 miles to a 50K ultramarathon, fully marked routes, aid stations and parking at Winchester Rugby Club.

An annual off-road race day around Chepstow Park Woods starting and finishing at Hood Memorial Hall, Devauden. Distances include 10k, 5k, 2.4k for ages 8 plus and a 60m junior dash with a small donation on the day.

Spring trail races in Harewood Forest featuring 5k, 10k, canicross and a children's fun run on undulating forest and field routes. Pre-registration only; proceeds support local playing fields and school PTA.

A point to point 50 miles from Taunton to Minehead with a very flat first half and an undulating coastal second half, six aid stations and a 14 hour cut off.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon on coastal and upland terrain around Minehead with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 16 hour cutoff. It is a cupless race with GPX navigation provided.

A 100 mile point to point race across Somerset on 9 to 10 May 2026 combining the Flat 50 and Hilly 50 routes, with a 32 hour cut off, 13 aid stations and cupless aid so runners must carry bottles.

Goring Gap Trails in Mapledurham near Reading runs across 9 and 10 May 2026, offering trail races from a half marathon to a 50 Mile Ultra plus walking options. The event is TRA licensed and has affiliated and unaffiliated entry categories.

A linear 40 miles walk along the ancient Ridgeway from Avebury to Streatley, crossing Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire and passing prehistoric sites. The event uses mapped routes, staffed checkpoints with refreshments, and awards a comp..

A 5k obstacle event at Southsea Common on 09 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around a flat route while raising funds for cancer research; facilities include toilets and refreshments and accessibility support is provided.

Trail races in the South Downs around Cocking on 10 May 2026, offering 10 km and 20 km senior courses plus 3 km and 5 km junior races on mostly off road trails with water stations, marshals and age category awards.

A trail event around Dorchester following landscapes linked to Thomas Hardy, with two distances: a five mile Half Hardy Half and a half marathon Original Hardy Half. Mostly off road with notable climbs and an event village at Dorchester Rug..

Join the Dilton Dash on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh for scenic multi terrain 10K, 3K and 1/2K fun runs supporting village causes. Expect stiles and gates, medals for all finishers and prizes for winners.