Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2025-2026

Join WRNL 3 in Colden Common for a lively 60 minute orienteering score event where you pick controls in any order to rack up points. Lights and hi viz required; hired dibbers available and juniors must be accompanied.

Tackle the Salt Settlers Six Hour Race in the scenic Lower Otter valley, solo or in pairs on a mostly flat loop. Aid stations, a club cafe and hot showers keep you going, and every participant receives a special memento.

Self navigated trail event from Budleigh Salterton along the South West Coast Path and across Woodbury Common to visit trig points. Choose 3, 6 or 8 trigs for about 21 km, 42 km or 53 km, run or walk solo or in pairs with a base camp.

Take on the South Downs on 8 November 2025 at Westerlands, Graffham with a 50k Ultra linking five long distance trails or a scenic Half Marathon on three trails. Well stocked checkpoints, chip timing and a wooden eco medal await finishers.

Big Night Out Winchester is a torchlit trail run on the South Downs from Winchester Athletics Track with 12 km and 22 km options. Run by headtorch along ridges and rivers and opt to have a tree planted instead of a finishers medal.

Run a twilight 10 km off road trail through Dorset woods and historic parkland as dusk falls. Enjoy atmospheric scenery, a touch of local ghost lore and medals, trophies and refreshments at the finish; entries are limited.

MoRunning returns to Ashton Court Park in Bristol on 9 November 2025 with 1.5k, 5k and 10k trail friendly routes that mix paths, mud and a testing hill. Support Movember for men's health, grab a finisher medal, wear fancy dress and join the..

Join the Southampton MoRun on 9 November 2025 at Southampton Common to support Movember and men's health. Choose 1.5k, 5k, 10k or the half marathon and enjoy a medal, headband and post race treats.

Explore Shaw Forest Park, West Swindon on Sunday 9 November 2025 for an orienteering event with courses for beginners to experienced navigators across mixed forest and open terrain. Online entry only, limited maps available so book early.

Join the Wessex Night League in North Salisbury for a one hour score orienteering through urban streets and a hilltop nature park. Fast paced and social, bring lights and hi vis, and pre entry is required.

Join the New Forest Central Trail Run at Roundhill Campsite for 10km, 17km or 22km routes through ancient woodland and heath. Enjoy undulating gravel trails, roaming ponies and a plastic free event with water, medals and chip timing.

The Burrator Noir is a unique running event featuring a 12-mile night trail run and a 10k road race, set at the picturesque Discovery Centre at Burrator Reservoir. Participants will navigate a diverse trail that includes moorland, rocky pat..

Enjoy night and day races across Bath Skyline's stone paths, woodland trails and open meadows, with 5km, 10km and a kids 500m plus a dedicated daytime canicross wave. Glow stick marked night courses make for a magical running experience.

Experience torchlit trails and ancient ruins at the Maverick Dark Castle around Corfe Castle on 15 November 2025. Choose 5 km 10 km or 16 km routes for a thrilling off road night run hosted by Maverick Race.

The Cardiff Trail Half Marathon is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for November 16, 2025, this newly introduced race offers a unique blend of competition and scenic beauty, making it an..

Roly's Run is a scenic Meon Valley trail loop from Swanmore via the South Downs Way, offering 15.5 mile, 21.5 mile and a tough 40 mile option. The event is full and new entries are placed on a waiting list.

Tackle the Drogo 10, a 10 mile fell race around Castle Drogo with steep climbs, woodland trails and river running across rugged, muddy terrain. Limited entries and half the entry fee supports the National Trust caring for the estate.

Enjoy a small 8 mile trail race through the stunning Avebury World Heritage Site in Wiltshire, weaving past ancient stone circles and rolling countryside. Organised by Marlborough Running Club, this popular November event often sells out.

Join the inaugural FOBS 5K Trail Run and Colour Run in Box on 16 November 2025 and support Box Primary School. Choose a family friendly 800 m colour run or a chip timed 5K through scenic Bybrook valley, with treats and certificates for all.

Join a guided 10km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, enjoying rolling hills and a scenic pause with great views. This friendly group paced run is led by an experienced guide and runs at sunset or by headtorch in winter.