Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

The Brave returns to Exmouth for a scenic cliff and beach run. Choose between a 5km or 10km mixed-terrain course starting at Sideshore. The event supports a local community project focused on youth and the coastline.

A trail championship at Matterley Basin near Winchester on 4 March 2026, offering 10 km and 20 km races run on 5 km laps with mass starts and on-course water stations.

Distances The event offers two distances: 45 miles and 30 miles. Date and Location The event takes place on Saturday, 7 March 2026. It is a loop course on the Community Forest Path around Bristol. The 45-mile race starts and finishes at Ash..

Trail running at Hinton Admiral Estate on 7 March 2026 with 21.6 km, 15 km and 10.1 km routes; running, canicross and hike options through woodlands, heath and meadows. Finishers receive a medal, a drink and goodies.

Brutal @ Chawton offers a 5k or 10k off-road challenge on 7th March. The course combines muddy, water-filled terrain on Brick Kiln Farm with the technical trails and mining holes of Chawton Forest. A canicross option is available for runner..

Run a flexible-distance coastal challenge with views of the Isle of Wight. Choose from 5K to ultra-marathon on a mixed-terrain, lap-based course. Enjoy an aid station and a relaxed start window.

Choose from a marathon, 20 miles, half marathon, 10km, or a 1 mile fun run at the Larmer Tree Gardens in Dorset. All finishers get a colourful medal.

A coastal trail run in Swanage, Dorset on 14 March 2026 offering three distances, coastal views to Corfe Castle and a vintage train return. Chip timed with finisher medals, on-course refreshments and marshals.

A trail running event at Matterley Basin, Winchester on 14 March 2026 offering three routes from 5 km to 24 km across South Downs trails, with outposts, free parking and a reusable cup policy.

Tough paired trail run across Dartmoor from the East Dart Inn in Postbridge, covering about 21 km with rugged climbs and sweeping moorland views. The third race in the Winter Pairs series, it is limited to 35 pairs and is pre entry only.

A starlit night trail at Arlington Court in North Devon, organised by Ilfracombe Running Club, with 6 km and 12 km loop options. Mandatory headtorch and trail shoes, age limits apply, and a 50 minute first-loop cut off for the 12 km.

Winter's End is a South Downs trail event offering a 50 mile ultramarathon and two marathon options between Arundel, Queen Elizabeth Country Park and Winchester, with marked courses, aid stations stocked with PH 1000, bag drop and coach tra..

Discover scenic trails at Stansted House on Saturday 21 March 2026, with options from 9.4 km hikes to 21 km trail runs suitable for all abilities. Finishers receive a metal medal, a finisher's gift and a drink, with timing by UK Running Eve..

An 11K multi terrain run around Bratton on 21 March 2026 with panoramic views, prizes across age categories and medals for finishers. Places are limited to 200 and entries close 14 March 2026 or earlier.

A waymarked, officially measured half marathon through Forest of Dean trails starting and finishing at Speech House. Organised by the Rotary Club of the Royal Forest of Dean, the event features chip and gun timing, championship status and p..

A six-hour lap event at Salcey Forest on well maintained off-road trails. Participants repeat a 3.5-mile loop to choose their distance, from a few laps up to ultramarathon distances, with on-site facilities and canicross options.

A self-navigated 50 km east-to-west Dartmoor traverse with GPX files and live GPS tracking, checkpoints that double as feed stations, 1,389 m ascent and a 10-hour cut off, finishing at Tavistock Stannary Brewing Company.

Explore Bristol's hidden green spaces on a trail running adventure. Choose between a 25km trail or a 55km ultra, both starting and finishing in the city centre. The route winds through parks, woodlands, and riverside paths for a unique urba..

A looped trail event from Bath Racecourse on 28 March 2026 offering 50 km, 29 km and 10 km routes through Bath and nearby countryside with covered rest stops, medical support, GPS tracking and dedicated walking and fast-run categories.

Trail races at Escot Park on 28 March 2026 offer a 10K and a two-lap half marathon with canicross classes, chip timing, finishers medals and on-course support.