Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

Coastal trail races from Start Point in Beesands offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances on severe grass and rock terrain. The event sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and counts toward the season leaderboar..

Midwinter trail races in Chagford, Dartmoor, offering Marathon and Half Marathon routes that pass stone circles and pagan sites and include substantial ascent. Minimum age 17; entry fees differ for UKA members and non-members.

Pagan Trails offers two challenging winter trail runs on Dartmoor. The over-28-mile Marathon and over-14-mile Half Marathon routes pass ancient stone circles and pagan sites. It's a significant test with strict time limits and mandatory saf..

A winter trail event at Moors Valley Country Park on 24 January 2027 offering a half marathon and 10.6 km options, with canicross choices and an eco-friendly wooden finisher medal set amid mixed woodland terrain.

Trail runs of 21.6k, 15.2k and 7.9k through Queen Elizabeth Country Park and nearby South Downs trails, with chip timing, on-course refreshments and a finisher medal.

A twilight trail run in Hurn Forest offering 5 or 10 mile out-and-back laps, head torches required, trail shoes recommended, and 20% of entry fees donated to Forestry England.

A night race at Westonbirt National Arboretum on 6 February 2027, with scenic routes through tree collections and firm trail-like surfaces. Distances include 5 km and 10 km; tickets are currently sold out.

Single-loop trail races of 50 miles, 50K and 20 miles around Ditcham Park School in Hampshire, following parts of the Staunton and Monarchs Ways and the South Downs Way.

A weekend of road races in Exeter featuring a two-lap half marathon and a Riverside 5 that run along the Quayside and through Riverside Valley Park, organised to raise funds for local charities.

A 5km and 10km run through Westonbirt Arboretum on 7 February 2027, with firm trail terrain and routes through areas showcasing over 2,500 tree species. The event is family friendly and tickets are currently sold out.

A 17 mile self navigated trail run through scenic East Devon. Runners visit four distinct trig points on a course that starts and ends at the Sidmouth Watersports Hub.

Experience two distinct half marathons along the Hampshire coast over one weekend. Run the muddy trails of Langstone Harbour or the flat promenades of Southsea, with the option to complete both for a special bonus medal.

A UKA measured 10 mile road race in Melksham on 14 February 2027 that runs out to Lacock. Prizes for overall and veteran categories, medals for all finishers, facilities include toilets, refreshments and two water stations.

A trail event in Dalwood on 14 February 2027 offering 10 miles, 5 km and 3 km routes across hilly, muddy countryside with river crossings. The event is licenced by the Trail Running Association and follows UK Athletics rules.

A self navigation coastal trail on the South West Coast Path around Portland offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options with mandatory kit requirements and entries capped at 500.

A winter mountain trail event from Brecon to Cardiff featuring a 47.5 mile ultra over 11 summits and a 26.2 mile marathon from Merthyr, both on unmarked routes with GPS navigation and staffed checkpoints.

A 43 mile point to point ultra from the Brecon Beacons to Nantgarw near Cardiff, following the Taff Trail through upland reservoirs and former railway and canal corridors. Five manned checkpoints and a midway drop bag at Merthyr are provide..

A timed event on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible rock up and run starts. Distances range from 5 km through marathon and beyond, with a seven hour time limit and a finisher medal for all.

A fully supported winter traverse across Dartmoor offering a 50 km route and a 30 km option, mainly off road through remote moorland with on course guides, GPX support and included GPS tracker hire.

Two Tunnels in Bath on 21 February 2027 offers many distances and runs through two long restored, lit and surfaced railway tunnels under the city, with start and finish at Brickfields Park and a charity contribution to Sustrans.