Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2025-2026

The White Horse Gallop is a circular half marathon trail running event that begins and ends on the Ridgeway, showcasing the scenic beauty of National Trust sites, including Ashdown House and the historic White Horse Hill. The course features an "undulating" route, providing a challenging yet enjoyab..

The Bembridge Trail 5 is a scenic 5-mile trail run held in Bembridge, Isle of Wight. The circular course starts and finishes at the Community Centre, guiding runners through picturesque areas including Bembridge Marshes, Centurions Copse, Peacock Hill, and along the Coastal Path. The route is undula..

The Exmoor Trail Running Weekend, held in Lynmouth, offers a scenic running experience across coastal landscapes and river valleys. Participants can join three guided runs: a 5-6 mile evening run exploring the Valley of the Rocks, a 15-16 mile Saturday morning run covering Contisbury Hill, the North..

The South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier 50km trail event held in Somerset and Exmoor, starting and finishing at Dunster basecamp near Dunster Castle. This scenic summer challenge features a 50km loop with over 1600 meters of climb, traversing the first Minehead section of the famous 630..

The Guided 10K Pub Run will take place in New Alresford on Sunday 3 August 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Haytor Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun is an orienteering event held on the open moorland of Dartmoor, featuring a generally runnable terrain with pits, rocks, and outcrops. It is the second race in a series of five summer MapRun events designed for experienced orienteers. Participants navigate co..

The Totnes 10K is a scenic running event held at Totnes Leisure Centre and Borough Park in the UK. The course is nearly all off-road, following the beautiful River Dart, offering runners a picturesque and natural setting. The race starts and finishes on Borough Park, with the Leisure Centre serving..

The Harting Multi-Terrain '10' is a challenging 10-mile race held at the War Memorial Sports Ground in South Harting, West Sussex, within the scenic South Downs National Park. Organized by Liss Runners volunteers, the course features a mix of private lanes, gravel tracks, bridleways, and footpaths,..

The Haselbury Trailrace is a scenic cross-country running event held at North Perrott Cricket Club in Somerset. Established in 1989, the race features a 10K course consisting of two laps, with a shorter 6K fun run option available. The event offers a friendly atmosphere with excellent facilities inc..

The The Hilly Helmet Challenge will take place in Westbury on Wednesday 6 August 2025.

The Ivybridge 3 Tops is an annual fell running event held in Dartmoor, organized by Erme Valley Harriers. Scheduled for August 6, 2025, the senior race covers approximately 10 kilometers with 450 meters of climbing, featuring a challenging course that includes ascents of Western Beacon, Weatherdon,..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a demanding four-day ultra marathon covering 184 miles along England’s longest river path, the Thames. Starting from the river’s source in the Cotswolds and finishing at the Thames Barrier in Greenwich, the event is divided into four stages: the Cotswold Ultra (57 miles),..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is a challenging 57-mile ultra marathon held in the Cotswolds, UK, starting at Kemble Train Station and finishing at Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road. The point-to-point route follows the Thames Path, passing through scenic locations such as Somerford Keynes, Cricklade, Castle..

The Centurion North Downs Way 100 is a challenging 103-mile continuous trail ultramarathon held in South East England, running from Farnham in Surrey Hills to Ashford in Kent. The course features approximately 11,000 feet of elevation gain, traversing scenic English countryside, villages, and notabl..

The Dartmoor Crossing / Great Escape is an annual trail running event held in Devon, UK, centered around Dartmoor's rugged moorland. The event features two races: The Crossing, a challenging 33.5-mile "baby ultra" that traverses open moorland, two Dartmoor 600m summits, and three moorland villages,..

The OuterEdge Events' Big Day Out Dartmoor features two trail races set in the stunning Dartmoor National Park, Devon. The Crossing is a challenging 33.5-mile ultramarathon from Belstone to Ivybridge, showcasing moorland wilderness, four villages, and 1,119m ascent. It offers a fully marked course w..

The Buckfast Abbey Dash is an exciting running event set to take place on August 10, 2025, in the picturesque grounds of Buckfast Abbey, following the Abbey's Summer Fair. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 2.5 km family fun run, 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (13.1 miles)..

The Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun 2025 Golden Dagger is the third of five technical orienteering events held on Dartmoor's open moorland. Designed for experienced orienteers, the courses navigate a challenging terrain featuring pits, rocks, gullies, and outcrops, requiring advanced navigation skills..

The Ramsbury Gold 10k is a scenic trail running event held at the Ramsbury Brewery on the Ramsbury Estate in Wiltshire. The 10km course features approximately 70% off-road terrain, including local trails, woodland, and footpaths, with an elevation gain of 165 meters. Suitable for all abilities, the..

The Crook Peak Cake Race will take place in Cross on Wednesday 13 August 2025.