Trail Running calendar near Cerne Abbas 2026-2027

A roughly 5 mile trail race through Haldon Forest Park near Exeter that includes a hillclimb championship and prize categories, is cupless with water stations, and will donate a share of profits to St Petrock's. Entrants must be 18 or older..

An evening trail event on 4 July 2026 based at the Fox Inn in Ansty, Dorchester with a 10k course and 220 m of elevation, venue music and food, accommodation options, finisher medals and trophies to third place male and female.

A traditional fell race from Belstone Village to Cosdon Beacon and back, roughly 3.1 miles with about 300 m of climbing over rough open terrain. The course is unmarked so runners must navigate themselves and report at the beacon checkpoint.

Trail races of 5, 10 and 15 miles take place in Moors Valley Country Park in Dorset on 5 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, feed stations, medical support and a bespoke finisher medal.

A chip timed three person baton relay at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park where each runner covers a roughly three mile circuit. The event features 250 teams across 12 prize categories and was named Welsh Athletics Run Wales Event of the Year 2..

A weekend trail festival at Newnham Park featuring timed 12, 24 and 36 hour events on a 5 mile loop, plus a kids race. Solo, pair and team entries, camping, on-site food and free event photography.

Hazelbury Hurrah! is a multi terrain running event in Corsham on 10 July 2026 with a main six mile course and a 2 km junior race. The race is Trail Running Association licensed and supports local charities.

On 11 July 2026 an event in the Black Mountains offers distances from half marathon to 50 mile. Routes are self navigated with GPX files and supported by checkpoints, tracking, food provisions and medical cover.

An outdoor inflatable obstacle run on a 2.5 km lap with options of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k. The event features giant inflatables, music zones, on-course water, a finisher's medal and on-site food vendors.

Scenic off road 10 km and a short fun run around Tipton St John following footpaths through the Otter Valley, with camping on the village field and local prizes for finishers.

A timed, multi lap run at Parc Taf Bargoed using a 5.3 km out and back lap. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour limit and a medal or no medal entry option.

A 50 km trail race from Studland Beach along the Purbeck Way that passes coastal landmarks like Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. One runner is appointed the Ferry who starts at the back and competitors aim to finish ahead of them.

Teams of three race from the Packhorse pub to a Midford cider farm and back over an off road route, collecting and carrying a full barrel. Fancy dress is compulsory and prizes include fastest teams and best costume.

A near entirely off road 17 mile run and walk along the Little Dart River from Rackenford to Bridge Reeve, Chulmleigh, within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere. The route is marked and offers feed stations, marshals and one day access to pri..

A 10 km marked trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, organised by Town and Country Harriers, with marshals on course and 50 percent of proceeds donated to a local charity. Categories follow England Athletics guidance.

A farm based 24 hour solo running challenge in Dorset on 17 July 2026 with camping available over the weekend. Multiple timed events and shorter runs are scheduled and finishers receive a medal and event goodies.

A one lap trail of about 5K on private farmland near Blandford Forum on 17 July 2026, run or walk within a 90 minute cut off. Limited to 136 entrants with camping available over the weekend.

A solo 12 hour timed trail at Myncen Farm in Dorset on 18 July 2026. Entrants may run or walk as many laps as they wish within the permitted time and receive a medal and goodies after completing at least one lap.

A weekend trail running festival at Mill Farm, Lurgashall, featuring 50 km, marathon, 16 mi, 12 km and a 2 km LittleFeet run, with camping, glamping, on-site village activities and stocked aid stations including PH1000 electrolyte.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.