Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

A supported trail event based at Dunster basecamp on the South West Coast Path and Exmoor offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes. It includes rest stops with catering, medical cover, GPS tracking, camping and categories for walkers and fast..

A timed, lap format run along The Itchen Way in Winchester with a professionally measured, permitted course. Runners may complete multiple 2.62 mile laps up to ultra distance and receive a bespoke finisher's medal and aid station provisions..

A fell race at Cwm, Ebbw Vale covering 9.3 km with 549 m of climb. Partially waymarked, the route includes an anticlockwise loop around Y Domen Fawr and is part of the South Wales Series.

Trail races from Queen Elizabeth Country Park across sections of the South Downs Way, offered at 12K, 25K and 50K, with marked routes, stocked aid stations, marshals and a serviced event village plus chip timing and finish medals.

A circular half marathon trail run on the Ridgeway that visits Ashdown House and the original White Horse Hill. The route is described as undulating and the event is held under UK Athletics rules with a Trail Running Association permit.

Timed laps on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible distance options from 5 km up to ultra and a seven hour time limit. Both in person and virtual entries receive a physical medal.

A circular 5 mile trail run around Bembridge passing marshes, Centurions Copse and the coastal path, with trophies in veteran categories and a finisher medal for all.

Two Dartmoor trail races on 1 August 2026: a 33.5 mile Crossing across high moorland and a 15.5 mile Great Escape finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

Family friendly inflatable obstacle run in Bournemouth with untimed 2.5k laps, multiple distances, music zones, a finisher medal and water stations.

Two linear Dartmoor trail races on 1 August 2026 based at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Choose the 33.5-mile Crossing or the 15.5-mile Great Escape; both are fully marked, supported with aid stations, cupless and offer limited on-site camping.

Summer Canal Canter in Tiverton features a flat half marathon, 10 km and 5 km all on the Grand Western Canal Path. The event donates half of its profits to The Friends of The Grand Western Canal and awards a bespoke finisher medal.

A 5 mile multi-terrain race on Saturday 1 August 2026 around Shave Cross and Pilsdon in the Marshwood Vale. Based at Kittys Farm, the event limits entries to 70 and includes awards plus medals for all finishers.

A community-organised road half marathon and multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, with water stations, marshals, a race T-shirt and finish cake. Online entries close 1 August; day entries possible if places remain.

Experience a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart in Devon. This community focused event features an 11km main course and a 1 mile fun run with medals for all finishers and a post race BBQ.

A volunteer run 10 mile multi terrain race across the South Downs with mile markers, two water stations and precision chip timing. Finishers get a unique medal and there is a free kids fun run plus homemade cakes at the pavilion.

A four-mile hill run in Westbury on 5 August 2026 supporting Brain Tumour Support, with 100% of entry fees to the charity, pottery mementos, prizes for finishers and best helmet, and specific accessibility and dog restrictions.

A scenic evening cross-country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and an approximate 6K fun run, limited to 250 entries, cupless with water stations, chip timing and proceeds supporting local community projects.

A four-day, 184-mile Thames Path ultra from the river source to the Thames Barrier with daily stages, included accommodation for days one to three, bespoke finisher medals and compulsory mandatory kit and minimum pace requirements.

A 57 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford with four checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a minimum average pace of 4.0 miles per hour. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and an MTC head vis..