Dorchester
Trail Running Calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dorchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 44 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A twilight 10 km off road trail at Eastbury Park that passes wooded sections, historic landmarks and local ghost stories, with medals, trophies and refreshments.
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.
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 runs from Hengistbury Head along Bournemouth seafront with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal.
Festive trail races at Moors Valley Country Park on Sunday 6 December 2026 offering 2 km, 5 km and 10 km routes with age limits, Canicross options and on site parking.
Roughly 10.7 miles of hilly, multi‑terrain trails around Ham Hill with at least ten named climbs, three drink stations for this cupless race and a 270‑entry limit.
A level 19 km trail on a former Somerset and Dorset railway with two aid stations, marked route and a festive finish; dogs and buggies are welcome.
A charity 5 km fun run and 2 km kids run on Weymouth Beach on 20 December 2026 supporting The Will Mackaness Trust youth projects.
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-navigation coastal trail run on Portland offering marathon (two loops), half and 10k, mandatory kit and GPX navigation, entries capped at 500.
March 2027
Trail runs through Hinton Admiral Estate in the New Forest National Park with 21.4K, 15.1K and 10K options and canicross entries available.
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 charity trail event at Lulworth Estate on 7 March 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km routes, dogs welcome and post-race cakes.
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.
A countryside challenge from Cerne Abbas offering 20 or 30 mile routes across Dorset downland and river valleys with checkpoints and an 11 hour time limit.
Bowie themed trail event at Hurn Forest with lap based distances from 5K to ultramarathon, aid station, bag drop and a Bowie inspired finisher medal.