Dorchester
Trail Running Calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dorchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 46 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Trail races around the Isle of Purbeck on the Jurassic Coast, with three marked routes of 24 km, 12 km and 6 km across coastal ridges and inland marsh.
November 2026
An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.
A twilight off-road 10 km through a reputedly haunted parish of Dorset, starting and finishing in the park in front of Eastbury House. The route passes Chettle woods, Bloody Shard Gate and Chettle Long barrow.
A 7 mile chip timed trail race around The Blue Pool in Dorset on 7 November 2026. The route passes woodland, hills, heath and ridges and includes a capped canicross category; entry includes pool access for one adult and up to two children.
An evening trail run from Corfe Castle with three routes across muddy heath and woodland, lit by headtorches and offering ridge views of Purbeck.
A trail event through 600 acres of Charborough Estate woods offering a 10K, a double-loop half marathon or a two-person relay on 29 November 2026.
December 2026
Coastal 10 Mile and 10K races from Hengistbury Head along Bournemouth seafront with chip timing, water stations, finisher medal and coastal views.
Festive trail runs at Moors Valley Country Park on 6 December 2026, featuring a 2 km fun run for children and 5 km and 10 km trail races with on site parking.
A hilly trail run of about 10 miles around Ham Hill organised by Crewkerne Running Club, with variable route options, a cupless format and on-course drink stations.
A level 19 km trail race along a converted railway through the River Stour valley. The family oriented event has marked route, aid stations, a canicross option and prebooked transport between start and finish.
January 2027
Twilight trail run in Hurn Forest offering 5 or 10 mile out and back laps; torches required and 20% of entry supports Forestry England.
February 2027
Self-navigated coastal trail run around the Isle of Portland with marathon, half and 10k options on exposed, technical February terrain.
March 2027
Trail races through New Forest woodlands and heathland with 21.4k, 15.1k and 10k options plus chip timing and a finisher medal.
Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens around the Rushmore Estate offering fun run, 10 km, half, 20 mile, marathon and a canicross 10 km time trial.
A measured 10 km charity run in Weymouth organised by MCC Promotions. The mostly flat road course runs from Bowleaze Green toward Pleasure Pier and includes on day registration, race facilities and prizes.
Trail races and a charity walk at Lulworth Estate near East Lulworth on 7 March 2027, with 5 km and 10 km routes, chip timing, medals and post-race treats.
Coastal trail runs from Swanage seafront to Corfe Castle with three distances, firm chalk and sandy tracks, on-course support and a vintage steam train return.