Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

Tackle 55 km through the Forest of Dean, from ridges and dense woodland to the River Wye and Symonds Yat viewpoint. Technical single track and riverside sections offer scenic challenge and there is a canicross category.

Run the dramatic Jurassic Coast around the Isle of Purbeck with cliff top ridges, steep climbs and technical trails. Choose from 6, 12 or 24 km routes, with the Half Marathon passing Old Harry's Rocks for unforgettable coastal views.

Blaze the Biblins on 18 October 2026 is a scenic 10k trail race through ancient woods and riverbanks near Ross on Wye. Expect technical single track, climbs including the notorious Demon hill, and a lively village finish.

Roughly 12K trail run on bridle paths and the Imber Range near the Westbury White Horse on 18 October 2026. Limited to 200 places so book early for a bespoke finisher medal and category prizes.

Stockland Scamper on 18 October 2026 is a friendly trail event near Honiton in East Devon with river crossings, muddy lanes and hilly farmland. Choose 3 km, 5 km or 10 km then relax with village cakes and community atmosphere.

Town and Country Harriers is a friendly Bristol based off road club that meets most Thursdays, usually starting and finishing at a local pub. Trails range from city paths to the Mendips and Cotswolds and all who can run 4 to 5 miles are wel..

Devon Trail Races at Roadford Lake offer scenic but testing trails with 10K and half marathon routes plus canicross entries. Enjoy marshalled courses, a quirky bottle opener finisher medal and a fun post race atmosphere.

Experience a night gravel run through Alice Holt Forest on Saturday 31 October 2026, choosing 5, 10 or 15 km laps guided by headtorch. Enjoy fully marked trails, on course snacks and a metal finisher medal in an atmospheric woodland event.

Tackle the Dorset Hillfort Ultra, a scenic 35.9 mile off road route linking ancient hillforts and coastal viewpoints across Dorset. Expect rugged turf and tracks, plentiful aid stations and stunning views over Lyme Bay and Portland Bill.

Tackle the Apocalypse Run, a rugged 10 mile trail through Stonehouse with a stiff opening climb and muddy, undulating terrain. Canicross runners welcome and all finishers get a medal for braving the off road challenge.

Take on the rugged South West Coast Path at the North Coast 110 Exmoor Coast Ultra, a self navigated coastal series finishing in Minehead. Five distances promise epic cliffs, rolling estuaries and GPS tracking for a memorable adventure.

Run through ancient woodland and heathland in the New Forest near Brockenhurst, where free roaming ponies, horses and deer may appear. Choose the half marathon or a shorter route and enjoy a medal, finisher's gift and drink.

Run under the stars around historic Corfe Castle this November with Maverick Race. Choose 5, 11 or 15 km routes over ridge paths, woods and muddy trails, then warm up by fire pits with hot food and a finisher medal.

Run under the stars at Dartington Hall with 1K to 10K races and canicross options on varied trails for all ages. Bring a head torch, enjoy cafe food and a bar, and help raise funds for a new playground.

Join a guided 10km trail run around the dramatic Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead at sunset or by headtorch after dark. Steady group pace, rewarding viewpoints and chances to trial Silva headtorches and Salomon trail shoes.

Take on a 7 hour timed challenge on Sat 28 November 2026 and run as many 5.3 km laps on an undulating tarmac route along a disused train line near Exmouth. Limited to 75 entrants, this small field event offers finisher medals on request.

Race The Light at Mothecombe on River Erme is an off road trail race with 8.5 mile Classic and Half Marathon routes featuring estuary crossings, woodland trails and a finishing climb. Head torches are required and finishers get a bespoke me..

Challenge yourself in a 7 hour timed road event near Exmouth on a measured 5.3 km out and back along a scenic former train line. Limited to 75 runners with medals for finishers, this intimate race suits endurance runners.

Choose 10 Mile or 10K starting at Hengistbury Head and run Bournemouth seafront via Boscombe Pier on largely flat, traffic free paths with sea views. Chip timed and marshalled, the event offers water, post race treats and a medal for finish..

Experience the dramatic Jurassic Coast around Swanage on 6 December 2025 with wet, challenging trail and coastal climbs from 10K to ultra. Fully marked course with electronic timing and finishers medals, but entries are full.