Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

Experience the rugged beauty of the South West Coast Path in South Devon with three distance options. Runners follow a hilly multi-terrain course from Kingswear or Babbacombe to a scenic finish at Shaldon.

Explore the scenic Cotswold countryside south of Bath with this supported trail event featuring four routes ranging from 12.5 to 26.5 miles for both walkers and runners.

Self navigated ultramarathons across the Mendip Hills AONB from Mendip Activity Centre, with 50 miles and 50 kilometres routes that qualify as UTMB index races. Organized by volunteer Town and Country Harriers to support the Mendip Hills Fu..

Run your own distance on a 7-hour timed course through Parc Taf Bargoed in South Wales. Choose from 5k to ultra on a flexible, scenic loop starting from Trelewis. Walkers and runners are welcome with staggered starts and full event support.

A 40-mile point-to-point run along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal from Malpas to Brecon Basin on 25 April 2026, with three supported checkpoints, a 15-hour limit, and required safety kit for towpath conditions.

A multi terrain seven mile race at Kilmington Cricket Ground on 25 April 2026, with a 4 km option and a 1 km fun run for children. The undulating route passes roads, woodland and fields and offers on-site refreshments and a water station.

Run your own marathon on The Itchen Way in Winchester. This flexible 7-hour event lets you decide your distance on the day, from a short lap to an ultra, with medals for all finishers. Start any time before 1 PM and enjoy a stocked aid stat..

An LDWA members only event of three roughly 10 mile loops from Leusdon Memorial Hall, offering 10, 20 or 31 mile options across moor, woods and tors. Numbers are limited and a waiting list may operate.

A community 10 km race in the Frome Valley starting and finishing at Elm Park Primary School in Winterbourne, with a varied terrain course on road and trails. Proceeds support Elm Park Primary School.

The Blended Trails - Backyard Ultra will take place in New Alresford on Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

Experience a diverse range of multi terrain races including a full marathon half marathon and 10K. This festival offers distances for all levels plus dog friendly runs and a vibrant colour fun run.

A blindfolded navigation challenge from an event centre in Winchester where participants are taken to an unknown location and must find their own way back on foot. Options include a non local 6 mile challenge and 10 or 15 mile routes measur..

Bolt Round the Holt is a forest trail race at Alice Holt Forest on 26 April 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run while raising funds for GUTS to support bowel cancer detection and care.

A circular walk from Pewsey Scout Hut across the Vale of Pewsey to the Marlborough Downs with routes from 10 mile to 35 mile, checkpoint refreshments, site visits and an e certificate for finishers.

Experience a trail running festival through the Jurassic Coast and East Devon countryside. Choose from multiple ultra and trail distances featuring significant elevation and scenery across a World Heritage Site.

Corporate team entries offer multiple distances, branded registration pages, flexible payment or charity funding, and a coastal Isle of Wight route that passes the Needles, Cowes, Ventnor and returns to Chale.

A Silver Ticket backyard ultra at Grove Farm Estate on 1 May 2026 where competitors run repeated 4.167 mile loops each hour until one runner remains. Entry includes on-site camping for the runner and two crew.

Run Silchester is an annual village trail event offering 2.5, 5 and 7 mile routes that pass a Roman wall, a 12th-century church and woodland. The event raises funds for the Silchester Sports Pavilion Charity and supports a local food pantry..

Experience the dramatic coastline and steep moorland of Exmoor National Park across five trail distances. Run past towering cliffs and through the Valley of Rocks on technical terrain starting from Lynton.

Experience an off road five mile race through the picturesque North Wessex Downs. Follow woodland tracks and rural footpaths on a course starting in Hurstbourne Tarrant with all proceeds supporting local charities.