Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2025-2026

Enjoy an early evening trail run through the private Newnham Park estate in Plympton with 8 mile and 4 mile options. Canicross runners welcome and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West for a scenic charitable outing.

Tackle the Black Cattle Ultra in South Wales, a rugged point to point adventure finishing near Castell Coch. Choose 33 mile or 44 mile routes through mountains, wooded vales and villages, organised by the Ridge Runners community.

Take on the Steam Challenge in Bridestowe on 30 August 2026 for a scenic out and back on an old rail line, run or walk 5.3 km laps and complete as many as you can within the event time limits. Places are limited to 70 entrants and medals aw..

Take a guided 30 mile run along the dramatic Jurassic Coast, passing Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay and Old Harry Rocks. This hilly, non competitive adventure is ideal for experienced trail runners seeking scenic, supported miles.

Take on the RIDUM 30 mile trail ultra around the ridge tops near Cardiff, with about 4,252 feet of climbing and sweeping south east Wales views. Enjoy fully stocked checkpoints, race crew support and a finisher medal.

Dartmoor In A Day on 5 September 2026 is a supported cross country challenge across wild moorland with sweeping views to the sea. Choose 50 km or 30 km routes open to runners and walkers with checkpoints and navigation support.

Take on southern Dartmoor in this 10.5 mile trail challenge with over 550 metres of ascent and a dramatic volcano climb. Limited to 250 runners, the route features river crossings, bogs and sweeping moorland views.

Experience the Isle of Wight Fell Race Series in Ventnor on 12 and 13 September 2026, with three scenic, challenging races from a 3.8 km junior climb to a 21 km classic. Organized by Ryde Harriers, the weekend hosts the SEAA Fell Running Ch..

The Relentless is a looped ultra near Bridgend on 18 September 2026 with 50 mile and 100 mile options over repeated 10 mile laps and big climbing. Limited to 25 runners per distance, the race features a well stocked hub for aid and crew.

Run across open plains and winding forest trails in the New Forest National Park at Hyde Common, the final race in the Classic Element Trail Series inspired by Air. Choose from 18 miles, marathon or 50k ultramarathon on fully marked and mar..

Something To Talk About is a technical trail race at Avon Tyrrell in the New Forest with a Grade I manor house as a scenic backdrop. Run looped 3.28 mile laps and choose distances from 5K up to an ultra. Medals for anyone completing a loop.

Run through ancient woodland in the Forest of Dean at the Autumn Half Marathon starting and finishing at Speech House. This scenic 13 mile trail on well marked tracks supports local charities and awards a medal to every finisher.

Experience Cranborne Chase from Salisbury Racecourse on scenic undulating trails. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10k along ancient droves and woodland tracks, with parking, showers and a medal for every finisher.

Run the Dartmoor Way on 2 3 October 2026 with the Full Circle 100 or Granite 50, two rugged trail races across moorland, woods and green lanes. Big climbs, indoor checkpoints and a true off road challenge for experienced runners.

Tackle Dartmoor with the Full Circle 100 or the rugged Granite 51 mile eastern loop across Dartmoor National Park. Expect waymarked moorland, woodland and riverside trails, strong on support with GPS tracking and finishers medals.

Run to the Sea Bournemouth is a scenic 50 km point to point ultramarathon that threads forest trails and coastal paths to a seafront finish at Hengistbury Head. Enjoy a fully signed route, regular feed stations and a bespoke medal on 3 Oct..

Enjoy scenic undulating forest trails at Alice Holt with 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and junior distances run over 5k loops. The event is postponed until Spring 2026 and raises funds for GUTS to support bowel cancer detection and research.

Run a scenic multi terrain 10 mile course through Stover Country Park and Teigngrace, mostly off road, at Stover School, Newton Abbot on Sunday 4 October 2026. Limited to 325 entries and includes a 1 mile fun run and bespoke finisher medals..

Take on the South Hams Ultra on 10 and 11 October 2026, a stunning multi distance trail around South Hams with 100 miles, 44 miles or marathon options. Expect coastal views, estuaries, a ferry crossing and tough, rewarding terrain.

The The Maverick Jurassic Coast X-Trail will take place in Corfe Castle on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run between 13 and 56 kilometers.