Trail Running calendar near Bridport 2025-2026

Run the Weymouth Bay 10K on 1 March 2026 along a mostly flat, measured seaside course from Bowleaze Cove to Pleasure Pier. Entries open for 15 plus with on day registration and proceeds support Margaret Green Animal Rescue.

Take on the Imber Ultra, a 33.5 mile trail around Salisbury Plain from Westbury on 1 March 2026. Organised by Avon Valley Runners and Rotary Club of Westbury, this charity event is limited to 160 runners and includes goody bags and prizes.

Challenge yourself on scenic trails at Up on the Downs on 1 March 2026, starting and finishing at Breamore House near Salisbury. Choose from a half marathon, 10k or 5k with a Canicross option and earn a finisher medal.

Join the St David's Day Dragon Run at Dare Valley on 1 March 2026, a relaxed seven hour challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Expect scenic trails, medals from 3 km and tasty goody bags with vegan options.

Push your limits at Haldon Horror on 1 March 2026 in Haldon Forest Park with 3 hour, 6 hour or 12 hour formats on 5 mile laps and canicross options. Medals, live GPS tracking and free photos await, just bring a headtorch.

Join the Winter Green Man Ultra, a scenic trail ultramarathon around Bristol on the Community Forest Path with 45 mile and 30 mile options. Tackle rugged winter trails with staffed checkpoints and a supportive, friendly vibe.

Explore the New Forest Hinton Admiral Trail Run for scenic 10, 15 or 21.6 km routes across forest paths and heathland. Dog friendly with canicross options and a plastic free event so bring a reusable cup.

Take on the Wight Riot, a mixed terrain coastal path run at Hordle Cliff West with stunning views of the Isle of Wight and passages past Sturt Pond. Choose a 5K or multiple lap ultra and earn a finisher medal for every completed lap.

Run at Larmer Tree Gardens on 8 March 2026 with distances from a one mile fun run to a full marathon. Wave starts, multiple formats and a full colour medal for finishers make this a scenic family friendly race day.

Explore dramatic Jurassic Coast paths from Old Harry Rocks to the ruins of Corfe Castle in a scenic trail run with 21, 16.5 and 10.5 km options. Finish under castle ruins then ride a private steam train back to Swanage for a memorable day.

Explore scenic South Downs trails at Matterley Basin, with hills, woodland and river views on routes from 5 km to a 24 km half marathon. Friendly and dog friendly with on course outposts, full marking, timing and free parking.

Run the scenic coastal path from Looe to Polruan on 14 March 2026, a challenging 12 mile route of cliffs, steps and sea views. Enjoy live GPS tracking, a finishers medal and a lively coastal finish at Polruan Village Hall.

Tough paired trail run across Dartmoor from the East Dart Inn in Postbridge, covering about 21 km with rugged climbs and sweeping moorland views. The third race in the Winter Pairs series, it is limited to 35 pairs and is pre entry only.

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run at Dare Valley Country Park for a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Support local dog rehoming charities and enjoy scenic trails, medals and on course aid.

Finish the season with the final round of the West Glamorgan XC League at Gnoll Park, Neath on 15 March 2026, a testing 5 mile cross country hosted by Neath Harriers. Club only event with no on the day entries, registration opens 2 February..

Experience the South Downs Way at Winter's End on 21 March 2026 with a point to point 50 mile ultramarathon from Arundel to Winchester or pick one of two marathon sections. Rewarding chalk ridge trails, ancient woodlands and well stocked ai..

Run through the South Downs and parkland around historic Stansted House on 21 March 2026. Choose 9.5, 15.5 or 21 km routes with on course support, finishers medals and a friendly vibe for all abilities.

Tackle the rolling lanes of Bratton in a scenic 11K road and multi terrain run that supports Bratton Jubilee Hall. Limited to 200 entries, this friendly event offers medals for all finishers and a lively village atmosphere.

Run the Forest of Dean Spring Half Marathon on Sunday 22 March 2026, a scenic half marathon starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel along waymarked forest trails with gentle climbs. Organised for charity and supported by the Forest..

The Way of the Dead is a rugged 50k Dartmoor traverse on 28 March 2026, finishing at Tavistock Stannary Brewing Company. Enter solo or in pairs for a scenic but testing navigational challenge across tors and moorland.