Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

A short fell race on Dartmoor of just under 5 km with 276 m ascent, starting and finishing at Sourton Village Hall. Junior races are available with marked short routes and low entry fees.

Experience the rugged beauty of the Dorset coastline with trail races ranging from 10k to a 50k ultra. Run through the historic Lulworth Castle Estate featuring scenic climbs and coastal views.

A multi-terrain running event at the Flete Estate organised by Ivybridge Rotary Club, featuring 10K, 5K and 1K races, with marshalled routes, medical cover and finishers' awards for each distance.

A scenic trail 10 km route around Cleveland Lakes organised by the Cotswold Lakes Trust, featuring flat tree lined paths and water views. Participants must be 15 years or older and accept the event terms and conditions.

Tackle the Wroxall Round on 13 September 2026, a scenic 21.1 km fell run around Ventnor with about 487 m of ascent. Open to adults, with on the day entries and team places, this is race 3 of the Isle of Wight Fell Running Series.

An eight mile community run from Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point with a one mile children's race and an event village near the finish; proceeds support Families in Grief's 20 Years of Hope fundraising campaign.

Storm the Fort is a 10K multiterrain race at Woodland Fort, Plymouth on 13 September 2026. The two lap route uses grass, wooded paths and quiet roads and finishes at Woodland Fort with medals and post-race refreshments.

A 10 km forest run on 13 September 2026 around Moreton Forest, featuring mixed tracks, undulating terrain, stiles and a stream, with the final kilometre on a quiet country road. The event is licensed and all finishers receive a medal.

A 10 km fell race at Seatown and Chideock Hill on 13 September 2026 with about 570 m of climb. Entry is available beforehand or on the day for a £20 fee and the minimum age is 18.

A 12 km canitrail and trail run in aid of PAPYRUS at Halo Ogmore Valley Life Centre in Ogmore Vale on 13 September 2026, held in person with a stated ticket price and a no refunds policy.

A community event tracing the River Exe from Exmouth to Dulverton, offering a 43 mile ultra and a non-competitive relay in shorter sections. The run raises awareness of the Exe salmon’s decline and includes local music and ceremonial moment..

Trail races take place at Hambledon Vineyard from 1 km to 20 km, with marked courses and chip timing. The 20 km event is self navigated and carries mandatory kit requirements.

BigSky is the "Air" event in the Classic Element Trail Series on 20 September 2026 at Hyde Common, New Forest. Routes of 18 miles, marathon and 50k run over marked trails with multiple aid stations, mandatory fluid carriage and a bespoke fi..

A looped technical trail in the New Forest at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre where runners choose distances on the day from 5K up to ultra-marathon. Laps are 3.28 miles, with an aid table, on-site facilities and medals for finishers.

A trail marathon and a 16 mile race around the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast on 20 September 2026, licensed by the Trail Running Association and supporting local charities with required safety kit for participants.

A long running trail race in the Doone Valley, Exmoor covering about 16 km (10 miles) over scenic but hilly terrain. The 37th edition limits entries to 250, requires entrants to be at least 16 and uses chip timing.

A single loop 10K trail run at Woodbury Common on natural trails with climbs and stream crossings. All finishers receive medals and top male and female finishers receive prizes including a donated sports massage.

MacTuffX Exeter at Exeter Arena on 20 September 2026 combines ten functional fitness Xercises with repeated runs over two distance formats. Entries are available for solo, doubles and five person relays with an optional LITE weight division..

Black Hill Trail Run in Bere Regis, Dorset features 5 km and 10 km trail races on rural terrain, organised by Bere Regis Scout Group. Course info, results, prize details and charity support are listed on the event pages.

A trail event at Bagwell Farm Touring Park on 26 September 2026 featuring 10k, half and full marathon options along mostly off-road routes by The Fleet Lagoon. Marathon relay and canicross categories are included and proceeds support local..