Trail Running calendar near Bovington 2025-2026

The Drop - Winchester is a unique and challenging race held in Winchester, UK, offering participants a choice between 10-mile and 15-mile distances, either solo or in teams. Inspired by military-style navigation, the event requires runners to find their way back to the event center from an undisclos..

The Portland Pig Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon event held at Grove Farm Estate, Portland, Dorset. In this unique race format, participants run a 4.167-mile (6,706 meters) loop every hour, starting on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course offers diverse terrain including..

The East Devon Round is a challenging trail running festival held in East Devon, near Honiton, featuring ultra-distance races through stunning countryside. The main event covers approximately 68 miles with over 10,800 feet of elevation, passing through three National Landscapes, the Jurassic Coast W..

The Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge is a coastal-footpath event on the Isle of Wight, starting at Chale Basecamp. In 2026, it offers multiple distances: a full continuous 106 km around the island (clockwise), a 52–54 km two-day option, plus 82 km, 50 km Southern Loop, 25 km Quarter, and a Medina 10-mi..

The Bluebell Bash is a trail running event in Manswood, Wimborne, UK, organized by Tri-Counties Trail Running. It offers three distances—half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, and 5K—with full accessibility for canicross. Runners traverse scenic bluebell forests with gentle hills and expansive views.The e..

BigWayRound - Winchester is an award-winning, Gold-rated trail running event held at Winchester Rugby Club. The event offers four distances: 14 miles, 19 miles, a marathon, and a 50K ultramarathon, catering to both new and experienced trail runners. The course features stunning views and traverses i..

The Harewood Forest Trail Race is staged in Harewood Forest in the heart of the Test Valley, near Andover, Hampshire. Runners can choose between 5k and 10k trail routes on undulating forest tracks, offering a challenging yet scenic course. Described as a spring race set in a beautiful woodland setti..

The Goring Gap Trails event, held in Mapledurham near Reading, offers a variety of running and walking challenges, including a 50-mile ultra, a 52K ultra, and a half marathon, alongside walking options of half marathon, full marathon, and a 6-mile walk featuring a river boat crossing. The event is l..

Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 is a point-to-point 50-mile ultramarathon organized by Albion Running. The event starts in Taunton and finishes at West Somerset College in Minehead. The route has a flat first half and a more undulating second half, with roughly 2,100 feet of elevation change, and is ideal..

The Collingbourne Races, held at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall, offer a scenic off-road running experience through the beautiful Collingbourne woods. Featuring a half marathon and a 10km race, the course includes bridle paths, woodland tracks, and single-track trails, making it suitable for runners..

The Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon held in Somerset, England, starting and finishing at West Somerset College in Minehead. Featuring 7,337 feet of elevation, the course offers stunning scenery including ancient woodlands, rugged coastline, moorland, and picturesque..

The Westcountry Ultra 100 Miler is a challenging ultramarathon held in Somerset, UK, combining the Flat 50 and Hilly 50 routes into a 100-mile race with 9,538 feet of elevation. The course features diverse landscapes including canal paths, coastal trails, limestone formations, and Somerset’s highest..

Sid Valley Ring Half and Third Marathon returns for a sixth year in 2026, following the Sid Valley Ring walking route in Devon. The event offers a Half Marathon (about 22 km) and a new Third Marathon (13.5 km). Beginning with an uphill start, the route climbs to 236 m and winds through quiet lanes,..

North Downs Way 50 is a 50-mile point-to-point ultramarathon hosted by Centurion Running, running along the North Downs Way National Trail from Farnham, Surrey to Knockholt Pound near Greater London. The route features about 5,600 feet (1,700 m) of ascent and reflects the first 50 miles of the NDW10..

Jurassic Coast Challenge is part of Ultra Challenge Series along Dorset’s World Heritage coastline. Distances: 100km, 75km, ~50km and ~25km, plus a Weymouth Marathon loop and Bridport 10K. The course runs from Corfe Castle via Swanage, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with Weymouth at halfway, then on..

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge is Ultra Challenge’s flagship Capital-to-Coast trek from Richmond to Brighton. On 23-24 May 2026, it offers a full 100km route with ~1500 m of ascent, plus shorter options of about 50km and 25km, including a Brighton 25km loop. The course traverses Surrey and Sussex..

BigSea Trails (WATER) is a trail running event held on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, starting and finishing on the sandy Knoll Beach at Studland. Part of the Classic Element Trail Series, this race celebrates the element of water with routes that showcase stunning coastal and countryside scenery, inc..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK offer a unique city-centre running experience beneath the city via the Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m)—the longest underground section of any UK race. The well-lit, surfaced tunnels form a flat, shared-use path starting and finishing at Brickfield..

Dell 10km takes place in the Hampshire countryside at Dummer Down Farm, hosted by Dummer Down Brewery. The event features a 10km multi-terrain route (and a Canicross 10km) that weaves through private farmland, woodlands, fields and local lanes, finishing back at the brewery taproom. The course is ab..

Centurion Running’s South Downs Way 50km is a 50km non-stop trail ultramarathon through the South Downs National Park. The course starts at Matterley Bowl near Winchester and finishes in the Event Field at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, following the chalk ridgeway along the South Downs Way with expa..