Trail Running calendar near Cerne Abbas 2026-2027

The Sirhowy Challenge is a 10 mile multi-terrain race featuring a 1,500ft climb to Machen Trig Point. Participants enjoy a scenic loop through the Sirhowy valley with awards and a finishers social at the local club.

Run your own distance along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal in this flexible timed event. Start when you like within a one-hour window and see how far you can go in seven hours. Every participant gets a finisher's medal.

Experience the beauty of the North Wessex Downs with trail races of 20 or 33 miles. Run through historic sites like Avebury and the rolling Wiltshire countryside on courses designed for trail enthusiasts.

A trail festival in Winchester on 4 May 2026 offering four distances from 14 miles to a 50K ultramarathon, fully marked routes, aid stations and parking at Winchester Rugby Club.

An annual off-road race day around Chepstow Park Woods starting and finishing at Hood Memorial Hall, Devauden. Distances include 10k, 5k, 2.4k for ages 8 plus and a 60m junior dash with a small donation on the day.

Spring trail races in Harewood Forest featuring 5k, 10k, canicross and a children's fun run on undulating forest and field routes. Pre-registration only; proceeds support local playing fields and school PTA.

A multi day festival at Hope Cove featuring trail races from 5k to ultra, swim runs and a sea swim, with camping, family activities, forest school and evening live music.

Off road half marathon and 10 km near Ludgershall, running through woodland and bridleway trails. The event is chip timed and features stocked aid stations, medical support and finisher medals.

Experience a scenic 50 mile point to point ultra from Taunton to Minehead, starting on flat canal towpaths then rolling coastal trails past marshes, beaches and woodland. Enjoy aid stations, a medal and stunning Westcountry views.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon on coastal and upland terrain around Minehead with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 16 hour cutoff. It is a cupless race with GPX navigation provided.

Westcountry Ultra 100 is a scenic and tough 100 mile trail from Taunton to Minehead, following canals, rivers and coastal paths. Expect dramatic views, challenging climbs and a 32 hour cutoff with plentiful aid stations.

Trail races at Martinhoe in Exmoor National Park offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra courses across moorland, forest and coastal terrain. The routes include steep climbs, long descents and fully marked navigation.

Experience a variety of trail running and walking events at Mapledurham near Reading. Choose between ultra distances, half marathons, or a six mile walk featuring a river boat crossing with on site camping available.

A Welsh trail event offering a 100-mile loop from Abergavenny and a 100 km route from Talgarth to Abergavenny, both following Offa’s Dyke, Cambrian Way and Beacons Way across mountain terrain.

A 40 mile linear walk or run along the ancient Ridgeway between Avebury and Streatley across undulating chalk downland in Wilts, Oxon and Berks. Entry is limited, there are checkpoint closing times, and finishers receive a certificate and b..

Experience a scenic trail run through the South Downs featuring 20k, 10k, and junior distances. This well organized event includes chip timing, finisher medals, and hilly routes with views over the Cowdray and West Dean Estates.

A trail event around Dorchester following landscapes linked to Thomas Hardy, with two distances: a five mile Half Hardy Half and a half marathon Original Hardy Half. Mostly off road with notable climbs and an event village at Dorchester Rug..

Join the Dilton Dash on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh for scenic multi terrain 10K, 3K and 1/2K fun runs supporting village causes. Expect stiles and gates, medals for all finishers and prizes for winners.

A 10k off road trail run at Symonds Yat with undulating paths, river views and a steep final kilometre climb. Start and finish are at Symonds Yat Rock Cafe where coffee and hot food are available.

Hairy Legs is a cross-country charity event for all ages, held on a scenic, hilly woodland course. Distances are based on unmeasured loops, and there are solo, relay, and shorter youth options. Fancy dress is encouraged, with prizes and a f..