Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

Cross Dartmoor from east to west on this 50km or 16 mile traverse featuring self navigation and live GPS tracking. Runners can participate solo or in teams and enjoy fully supported feed stations and a finish line medal.

Experience a unique urban trail adventure starting in the heart of Bristol. Choose between 25km and 55km routes featuring riverside paths, woodland trails, and iconic views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Looped trail event from Bath Racecourse with **50 km**, **29 km** and **10 km** options, covered rest stops, medical and massage teams, GPS tracked routes and finishers' medal and T shirt.

Trail races at Escot Park return for a third year, offering a half marathon and an approximately 10.5 km 10K with canicross options. Off road routes include climbs and muddy sections, with chip timing, medals and category prizes.

Run as many laps as you choose on this forest trail course in Hurn Forest. Enjoy a well maintained loop with distances ranging from 5K to ultra marathon and support forest conservation with your entry.

A trail event in Axminster on 29 March 2026 with 12 km, 5 km and 3 km routes over hilly, muddy terrain. Medals, basic facilities and limited parking at the school are provided.

Experience a scenic 16 mile multi terrain race through the Berkshire and Hampshire countryside. This undulating cross country course offers bus transport to the start and kit transfers for all participants.

Join this multi terrain challenge through private estates in the rolling hills of mid Devon. Choose between a ten mile trail race with over 600 meters of ascent or a five kilometer fun run and walk.

A five mile off road trail at Upcote Farm on 29 March 2026, limited to about 300 places. The route features farm roads, bridleways and forest tracks, with chip timing, medals for all and prize categories for juniors and veterans.

Celebrate a birthday with a Cakeathon in South Wales. Run or walk a flexible number of laps on a 5.3km course through Parc Taf Bargoed. Choose your distance and enjoy a 7-hour event with a finisher's medal and cake.

A trail ultra in Hampshire on 4 April 2026 with 50 mile and 40 mile route options along the Testway. Aid stations every 10 miles, marshals and an on course medical team provide support and an optional shuttle returns runners to the start.

A 30 mile circular ultra on 4 April 2026 around Monmouth, covering parts of the Three Castles Walk and Offa's Dyke Path with 4,258 ft of elevation and two fully stocked checkpoints.

Test your endurance with this 12 hour Backyard Ultra format race featuring a 4.167 mile loop through the Purbecks. Run as an individual or in a team while enjoying the scenic Jurassic Coast and a lively event village.

Join this Easter Monday tradition in Berkshire featuring a 10km off road course through local woodlands. Participants can choose between a standard foot race or a dog friendly canicross event starting from the Mortimer Fairground.

Experience a scenic 8 mile multi terrain circuit in Freshwater featuring 900 feet of ascent and coastal views. This hilly course takes runners past Tennyson Down and Alum Bay with professional timing and finisher rewards.

Enjoy a unique trail running event where you ride a heritage steam train to your start line before racing back to Minehead along the beautiful Somerset coastline and Quantock Hills.

Three coastal trail races of 32.5, 18.5 and 10 miles follow the Wales Coast Path along the Vale of Glamorgan, with waymarked routes, staffed checkpoints, and coach transport for the linear course finishing at Ogmore-by-Sea.

Experience the rare heathlands of the Cowdray Estate with trail runs ranging from 3km to 10 miles. This dog friendly event offers a unique journey through the South Downs National Park and protected nature conservation sites.

Experience the scenic Hampshire countryside with a choice of a ten kilometer trail run or walk and a vibrant kids colour run in the heart of Froyle village.

A seasonal trail run series at Cowdray Estate offering 5 km, 10 km and 10 mile races across spring, summer, autumn and winter, with a summer evening event that includes a BBQ, bar and spot prizes.