Trail Running calendar near Bridport 2025-2026

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Dartmoor, a challenging 6 mile off road loop from Haytor Rock. Expect steep climbs, fast descents, woodland stretches and a stream crossing for a classic moorland race.

Take on the Saints Way Challenge & Ricochet in Looe on 5 September 2026, choosing 28 or 56 mile ultras along Cornwall's scenic Saints Way trail. Expect stocked feed stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals, with a mandatory kit list.

Join the Carnival Chase at Warminster Town Park by the boating lake for scenic country lane and trail races. Choose a 10K, 3K or 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run, with medals for all and prizes across categories.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

Join the 10th Dartmoor Volcano Race on Saturday 12 September 2026 for a rugged 10.5 mile all trail course from Scorriton. Technical rocky and boggy ground, big climbs and river crossings promise a true moorland challenge.

Take on three scenic fell races in Ventnor on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, with the series doubling as the SEAA Fell Running Championships. Entries open 22 October 2025 for single races or the full series.

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.

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.

Tackle The Relentless in Bridgend, a tough looped ultra on 18 September 2026 offering 50 miles (5 loops) or 100 miles (10 loops) with big support, crew zones and drop bag access each lap. Limited to 25 runners per distance so book early.

BigSky Trails on 20 Sept 2026 invites runners to airy high New Forest routes as the finale of the Classic Element series. Pick 18 miles, marathon or 50k ultramarathon across open plains and winding woods on fully marked, marshalled routes.

Looped trail running at Avon Tyrrell in the New Forest, circling a Grade I listed manor on technical forest trails that blend scenery and challenge. Pick your distance on the day from 5K to ultramarathon and earn a finisher medal.

Tackle the Saints & Smugglers 100 Mile Challenge Part Deux in Looe, Cornwall on 26 to 27 September 2026, a coastal 100 mile route with about 18,000 ft of climbing and a 39 hour cutoff. Supported with GPS tracking, ferry crossings and checkp..

Run the spectacular Wales coast on marked trails through the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with beaches, cliffs and salt marshes as your backdrop. Choose 23, 34 or 50 mile routes and enjoy checkpoints, finish food and a medal.

Race scenic trails at Margam Country Park with castle views on a 5K or 10K loop. Fully marked and marshalled with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal, ideal for new and experienced runners.

Run through ancient woodland in the Forest of Dean at the Autumn Half Marathon starting and finishing at Speech House. This scenic 13 mile trail on well marked tracks supports local charities and awards a medal to every finisher.

Race on the Chase features marathon, half marathon and 10k routes across rolling chalk downland, woodland and ancient sites in Martin Down, finishing at Salisbury Racecourse. Every finisher gets a medal and the top three men and women win t..

Two rugged trail races circle Dartmoor on 2 to 3 October 2026, with 100 mile and 51 mile options across moorland, trails and lanes. Expect technical terrain, night running and changeable autumn weather, with checkpoint support and required..

Tackle Dartmoor on this supported trail challenge through moorland, woods and riverside trails with 100 miles or 51 miles options. Checkpoints, on course support and epic scenery make it a must for experienced trail runners.

Run to the Sea Bournemouth is a scenic 50 km point to point ultramarathon that threads forest trails and coastal paths to a seafront finish at Hengistbury Head. Enjoy a fully signed route, regular feed stations and a bespoke medal on 3 Oct..