Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

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 crossing of Dartmoor offering 50 km and 30 km options, mainly off road across remote moorland with guide support, maps and GPX navigation, and GPS tracker hire included in the entry fee.

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.

BigMud is the Earth event in the Classic Element Trail Series, with single-lap muddy routes in the Meon Valley and three distances. Races start and finish at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with marked courses, aid stations, and mandatory hydr..

A night trail event from South Brent Old School Community Centre offering marked 9 mile and 5 mile courses across moorland and paths. The event includes food, live music, a shared sauna and a King and Queen of the Night beacon with a prize.

Experience the rugged terrain of Dartmoor with trail races starting from Widecombe in the Moor. Choose between a 7 mile run, a half marathon, or a 30 mile ultra featuring steep ridge ascents and granite tors.

A winter ultra around Bristol on the Community Forest Path with two self-navigated distances, chip timing and checkpoint support. Timelords offer pacing and finishers receive event kit and certificates.

A winter ultra around Bristol's Community Forest Path offering 45 or 30 mile anti clockwise routes. Self navigated with GPX support and pacers, timed checkpoints, cup free aid stations and bespoke finisher medal and technical tee.

The Imber Ultra is an annual trail run of just over 33 miles organised by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury, with route details, checkpoints, results and photos provided by the organisers.

A coastal mixed terrain event at Milford on Sea with an out and back 5.3 km lap. Runners pick their distance from 5K to ultra with aid stations, toilets, and a medal for anyone completing at least one lap.

Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens take runners around the Rushmore Estate with distances from a fun mile to a marathon. Courses pass chalk valleys and woodlands and include multiple feed stations and event medals.

A coastal trail run from Swanage seafront to Corfe Castle offering three distances, firm chalk and sandy trails, on-course support, and a private vintage train return priced at £9 per person.

A volunteer organised spring trail race around Seaton with a near 20 mile coastal and inland course plus a 9 mile Cub option. The weekend includes junior races, wooden finisher medals and steps to reduce single use waste.

Looped trail event from Bath Racecourse offering 50 km, 29 km and 10 km routes through Bath. The event features signed routes with GPS tracking, covered rest stops, medical and massage support, and categories for walkers and competitive run..

A 50k east to west Dartmoor traverse organised by Wild Running with solo and pairs entries, live GPS tracking and up to three checkpoints. The route covers moorland and villages, has 1327 m of ascent and a 10 hour cut off.

Point to point trail races on the South Downs Way offering a 50 mile ultra, a 50 km ultra and a marathon with marked routes, aid stations, coach transfers and an option to plant a tree instead of taking a medal.

Trail races at Stansted Park in Hampshire offer scenic 21.4k, 16.1k and 10k routes through South Downs woodlands and fields, with chip timing and a metal finisher medal for finishers.

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

Trail running at Matterley Basin in the South Downs National Park with three route options across chalk downland, woodland and ridgelines. Courses are fully marked, timed and supported with outposts, parking and a finishers medal.

A measured half marathon through way marked forest trails in the Forest of Dean, starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel. The Rotary Club organises the race, proceeds go to charity, and the event serves as a national championship q..