Dorchester
Trail Running Calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dorchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 45 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
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 in Rushmore Estate on 7 March 2027, offering distances from a fun mile to a marathon plus a 10km canicross.
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 dog-friendly obstacle course at Upton Country Park on 20 March 2027 with 2.5 km and 5 km options, music, a doggy disco and fundraising for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.
An LDWA challenge from Cerne Abbas offering 30 or 20 mile routes across Dorset downland with checkpoints, refreshments, a finish meal for finishers 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.
Three marathons in three days along the Jurassic Coast, with checkpoints, medical cover, transport from Portland HQ and required personal kit.