Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

A trail half marathon on 19 December 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre combining an 8 mile section of The Hateful Eight with about five extra miles of muddy, technical terrain. Limited to 70 places with a costume prize and a bespoke..

A timed festive event on the Itchen Way in Winchester with flexible rock up start times, a measured out-and-back course, lap options up to ultramarathon distance, and a bespoke finisher medal.

A level 19 km trail race along a converted railway through the River Stour valley. The family oriented event has marked route, aid stations, a canicross option and prebooked transport between start and finish.

A 10 km trail run and canicross at Renegade Brewery on the Yattendon Estate. The course is mostly off road with one water refill station and finishers receive a medal, a pint cup with a free drink and a mince pie.

A free, untimed community run along the canal between Bridgwater and Taunton with 14 and 7.5 mile options. Registration is required and basic medical cover will be available.

Winter X is a mid-winter trail-running event in the Meon Valley offering 10, 30, 50 and 70 km on marked public trails with checkpoints and post-event food. Entries for 2025 are closed; a provisional date for 2026 is 28 December 2026.

A winter cross-country event at Butlers Lands Farm featuring water crossings, Roman Walls, fields and footpaths. Distances are 10K and 10 Mile with entry fees from £32 to £35; finish-line refreshments include mulled wine and mince pies.

A community fun run in Salcombe on New Year’s Eve that loops around Snape’s Point over roughly 7 km. The event supports Salcombe RNLI and shows an entry price of £10.

A trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.

An 8-hour timed road event in Exmouth on 1 January 2027 using measured 5.3k out-and-back laps on a former train line. Participants may start within the event window and must finish by the published cut-off time.

A trail event at Wenchford Picnic Site with seven hills over seven miles or the double 14-mile Immortal Sinner; forest trails may be muddy or icy and canicross waves are available.

A countryside trail event in Budleigh Salterton on 9 January 2027, featuring coastal views, the Otter valley and sections of footpath and dismantled railway. Two distances are offered with marked routes, aid station support and an oak finis..

Trail runs from Sparsholt College around Farley Mount in Hampshire, offering 21.4 km and 12.1 km routes, chip timing, water stations, finisher medal, and first aid.

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

A January off road 9.6 mile run across trails, fields and woodland with about 80 percent off road terrain. The event uses chip timing, has one water station at Littleton upon Severn and a 2.5 hour expected run time limit.

Coastal trail event in Beesands on 23 January 2027 offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances across severe grass and rock terrain. Part of the Endurancelife season leaderboard with online check-in and a mandatory safety briefing.

A midwinter trail event near Chagford on Dartmoor with marathon and half marathon routes that visit stone circles and other historic sites. Both courses feature substantial ascent and require entrants to be at least 17 years old.

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..

Trail races at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest feature a half marathon and a 10K on marked woodland routes with chip timing. The event includes aid stations, limited canicross places, event photography and several eco friendly measures..

Trail runs of 21.6 km, 15.2 km and 7.9 km around Queen Elizabeth Country Park in the South Downs, featuring tree lined trails, varied off road surfaces, chip timing and a finisher medal.