Trail Running calendar near Bovington 2026-2027

BigHeat CampFIRE is a weekend trail festival on 18 and 19 July 2026 near Lurgashall with four single-lap routes across dusty tracks, forests and open plains, plus camping, yoga, a wild sauna and evening live music.

Three coastal ultramarathons follow sections of the Wales Coast Path and finish at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. Distances of 30, 50 and 100 miles feature marked routes, checkpoints and GPS support.

A 5k obstacle course at Westpoint, Exeter where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed surfaces. Participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target; finishing earns a Race for Life medal.

The Bell Plod is a relaxed trail run or walk on a private farm. It’s a one-lap course through fields and tracks, open to all abilities. The only difference from the simultaneous Bumble Plod is the medal you receive.

Join a relaxed trail run or walk on a private Dorset farm. Open to all abilities, this one-lap course winds through fields and tracks. It's part of a weekend of running events with camping available.

A two lap, undulating trail event on privately owned farmland near Blandford Forum. The Apple Plod 10K.ish welcomes runners and walkers, has limited entry, and offers optional camping over the weekend.

Wye Valley Tunnel Run on 19 July 2026 features fun runs plus 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes that use the Wye Valley Greenway and long tunnel. Courses are well marked with feed stations and event medals.

A traditional off-road fell race on 19 July 2026 at Selworthy Beacon, about 4 miles with 1000 ft ascent and self-navigation required; entry is £12 for FRA members and £14 for non-members.

A 100-mile inaugural team relay around South Devon on 19 July 2026, split into 16 legs from 5 km to just under 16 km. Teams of 10 to 16 runners compete for category awards while event profits support two local charities.

A chip-timed five mile trail race through Queen Elizabeth Country Park on Sunday 19 July, held in the club's 50th anniversary year. Entries are limited and a non-refundable booking fee applies.

Tour of the Woods on 19 July at Knightwood Leisure Centre is a 10 km mixed terrain run split into five stages, with chip timing, prizes and a kids Twiglet Tour. Portions of proceeds support the Woodland Trust.

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..

Experience the scenic beauty of the South Downs Way with trail races starting from Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Choose between three distances featuring woodland paths and panoramic views across Hampshire and Sussex.

A circular half marathon on the Ridgeway that passes National Trust sites Ashdown House and the original White Horse Hill; the route is undulating and the race is held under UK Athletics rules with a Trail Running Association permit.

Two trail races finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a 33.5 mile Crossing across moorland summits and a 15.5 mile Great Escape from Princetown. Both courses are fully marked and marshalled and include finisher medals.

An inflatable 5K obstacle course takes place in Bournemouth, Dorset on Saturday 1 August 2026. The 2026 edition follows previous events at Norfolk Showground and received positive feedback about staff and obstacles.

Two linear Dartmoor trail races on 1 August 2026 based at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Choose the 33.5-mile Crossing or the 15.5-mile Great Escape; both are fully marked, supported with aid stations, cupless and offer limited on-site camping.

A road half marathon and a multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, organised by the Dorset Doddlers as a Dorset Road Race League event with on-course support and children's races at the school field.

Experience a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart in Devon. This community focused event features an 11km main course and a 1 mile fun run with medals for all finishers and a post race BBQ.