Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

A point to point 50 miles from Taunton to Minehead with a very flat first half and an undulating coastal second half, six aid stations and a 14 hour cut off.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon on coastal and upland terrain around Minehead with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 16 hour cutoff. It is a cupless race with GPX navigation provided.

A 100 mile point to point race across Somerset on 9 to 10 May 2026 combining the Flat 50 and Hilly 50 routes, with a 32 hour cut off, 13 aid stations and cupless aid so runners must carry bottles.

Trail races at Martinhoe on 9 May 2026 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra routes across moorland, woods, cliffs and coast. Part of the Endurancelife season with points contributing to the Season Leaderboard.

A linear 40 miles walk along the ancient Ridgeway from Avebury to Streatley, crossing Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire and passing prehistoric sites. The event uses mapped routes, staffed checkpoints with refreshments, and awards a comp..

A 5k obstacle event at Southsea Common on 09 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around a flat route while raising funds for cancer research; facilities include toilets and refreshments and accessibility support is provided.

A seven hour lap event on the Grand Western Canal at Sampford Peverell where runners complete out and back laps to reach 10k, half, marathon or ultramarathon distances. Aid stations, bag drop and a medal for one-lap finishers are provided.

A camp-based Backyard Ultra at Chilton Manor Farm featuring a repeated loop through private trails, fields and woodland with a high point at Bugmore Hill Trig Point and on-site aid, toilets and course photography.

Trail races in the South Downs around Cocking on 10 May 2026, offering 10 km and 20 km senior courses plus 3 km and 5 km junior races on mostly off road trails with water stations, marshals and age category awards.

A trail event through Thomas Hardy country in Dorset with two distance options and fundraising for local causes. Routes are mainly trail with steep sections and about 1400 ft of climbing, with start and finish at Dorchester Rugby Club.

A multi terrain community event on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh playing field offering 10 km, 3 km and a 1/2 km fun run with medals for finishers, prize categories, water stations and basic facilities.

A 10 km trail run at Symonds Yat in the Forest of Dean with undulating terrain and views of the River Wye. The final 1 km includes a large climb to the finish. Coffee and hot food are available at the start and finish.

A multi-distance trail event in the Cotswolds on 10th May 2026, featuring quarter, half, marathon and Ultra 40 routes across trails, towpaths and commons with marked routes, checkpoints and on-course water.

A community 5k trail run and walk around East Hendred with a separate 1k kids event on the Sportsground. Entries are limited and close on 8 May 2026.

A roughly 5 mile single lap trail through Stowell Park and the Coln Valley near Chedworth Roman Villa. The multi terrain course includes footpaths, fields and a river crossing and has a 2 hour 30 minute finishing limit.

Trail event in Montacute on 10 May 2026 offering a hilly 10K with a 2 hour cut off and a family 5K. Both races award finishers' medals, have age and entry limits, and include on-site registration and a race briefing.

Trail and trek event along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset with distances from 10 km to 100 km and a full route via Weymouth, Portland Bill, Chesil Beach and West Bay. The course features signed routes, marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, medica..

Three trail races at the Flete Estate in Mothecombe combine private tracks, estuary footpaths and coastal path sections. Distances range from 8.5 to 28.5 miles with marked courses, aid stations, mandatory kit rules and bespoke finishers' me..

The Twenty Sixth Compton Downland Challenge in Compton, Berkshire on 16 May 2026 features a full marathon and a 16 mile race with a seven hour time limit; route maps, elevation profiles and videos are provided.

The Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 features a 10 km and 2 km run from St Georges School. Routes explore the village and Kennet and Avon Canal towpath. Enjoy community activities, refreshments, and prizes.