Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2025-2026

Dark Valley, Night Trails is a night-time trail run at Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath, near Ringwood, Dorset. The 10km loop winds through wide, tree-lined forest tracks on the Hampshire/Dorset border, with 1, 2, or 3 laps for 10km,..

Enjoy a scenic, flat coastal run at the Bournemouth Coastal TEN, choose 10 mile or 10 km along Hengistbury Head and Boscombe Pier. Chip timing, a finisher medal and post race refreshments make it a perfect seaside challenge for all abilitie..

Run under the stars at Dartington Hall in the family friendly Dark Dart Dash, with 10K, 5K, kids races and canicross options. Enjoy marked trails, post race hospitality and help raise funds for a new children's playground.

Explore Burghfield woods with Berkshire Orienteers on Saturday 22 November 2025. Five courses from a family friendly yellow to a challenging blue welcome beginners and seasoned navigators, with electronic timing and a scenic forest setting.

Take on the New Forest Stinger, a scenic 10 mile trail race at Ocknell Campsite near Lyndhurst on 23 November 2025. Expect forest paths, supportive aid stations and a medal at the finish for a lively off road challenge.

Budleigh Blister, hosted by Exmouth Harriers, takes place near Budleigh Salterton with the event anchored at The Holt, E Budleigh Rd. The weekend offers an approx 10-mile off-road course featuring stunning coastal and countryside scenery, p..

Join the Wessex Night League in Kings Worthy for a 60 minute touch free score orienteering across urban streets and wooded areas. Bring hi viz and lights; day entry allowed subject to limits and juniors under 16 must be accompanied.

Experience a sandy coastal run at West Wittering Beach with stunning views across the Solent, Selsey Bill and the South Downs. Choose from 5 km, 10 km or 15 km and bring your dog for canicross fun with medals and post race treats.

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 1, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on November 29, 2025. This 7-hour timed event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to complete as many 5.3 km laps as..

The Wallop is a scenic 21k timed trail race through Farleigh Wallop Estate, winding along narrow woodland paths, wide gravel tracks and open fields. Enjoy marshalled support, a bespoke finisher medal and post race mulled wine and mince pies..

The Medal Mix Challenge Day 2, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place near Capel Lane, Littleham, Exmouth on Sunday, 30th November 2025. This 7-hour timed event features an accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic,..

Run along the Erme Estuary at Mothecombe in Race The Light, choosing 8.5 miles or Half Marathon routes that cross the river and hug coastal paths. Expect scenic mud and marshalled trails and a bespoke finisher medal.

Take on the Jurassic Coast from Swanage on 6 Dec 2025 with distances from a coastal 10K to a full marathon or ultra. Rugged trails, big climbs and fully marked timed courses promise a scenic and satisfying challenge.

Join a magical evening run through parkland past the illuminated Cowdray Ruins at the Cowdray Winter Night Run. Head torches are mandatory and there are 5 km and 10 km distances plus dog friendly canicross and kids races.

Take on the Salisbury Plain Winter Edition on 6 December for a scenic, fully marked trail challenge over Half or Marathon distances. Enjoy well stocked aid stations, marshals and finisher medals as you tackle crisp winter terrain.

Join the Otterton Reindeer Run for a festive 3 km fun run or a scenic 10 km multi terrain route through Otter Valley. A village event that raises funds for local projects with fancy dress prizes and post race treats.

Join the New Forest Xmas Trails on 7 December at Holmesly Campsite for fully marked off road laps through heathland and woodland, with distances from 15K to a 50K ultra. Enjoy a festive trail vibe and the option to plant a tree instead of t..

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km ro..

Run the spooky A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail half marathon in Bridgend on 20 December 2025, a festive mixed terrain course with hills, mud and scenic road views. Limited to 50 runners, with an eight mile option, mulled wine and a prize for..

Celebrate the season at the Slow and Dirty, a family friendly trail race along a converted branch railway near Sturminster Newton, with a level 19k course or 11 mile option. Scenic Stour Valley running, dogs and buggies welcome.