Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

A timed off-road challenge from HMP Dartmoor where participants choose a route on public rights of way and aim for the greatest straight-line distance in 6, 12, or 24 hours. All entrants carry GPS trackers and receive a medal.

Phoenix Running South Wales stages the Manta Ray Run at Parc Taf Bargoed, Trelewis. Participants run repeated 5.3 km laps within a seven hour time limit and receive a bespoke finisher medal unless they choose a no medal option.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Baiter Park on 30 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around a mixed grass and tarmac route. The event supports fundraising for cancer research and is for ages 13 and older.

Races at Southampton Common include Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and a junior race on a multi-lap course through woodland, wetlands and parkland, with kilometre markers, marshals and an event village offering food and partner giveaways.

Muskie Madness is an unmeasured 10k multi terrain race on 31 May 2026 at Marine Academy Plymouth. The course mixes on road and wooded trail sections and the venue offers showers, bag drop, food and water stations.

A mixed surface coastal out and back of about 7 miles from Blue Anchor to Minehead and back via the Steam Coast Trail, with water stations, first aid, a finishers medal and event T shirts for early online entries.

Approximate 6k through Blaise Castle Estate on tarmac, grass and trails with hills and estate views. Club house refreshments follow and prizes are awarded for individual places, age categories and teams.

Midweek chip timed trail races at the Blue Pool nature reserve in Dorset with 7 mile and 3 mile routes through woodland and ridge views. Race entry includes access for one adult and up to two children.

The Trail des Dunes Biville will take place in La Hague on Friday 5 June 2026. You can run between 11 and 15 kilometers.

A 40 mile coastal ultra along the Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth on June 6, 2026. The course features three fully stocked checkpoints, mixed trail and road terrain, mapped route files and no overall time limit.

A 32 mile single-lap road ultra around Dartmoor from Princetown with significant hills, a 275 runner limit and a 6 hour 45 minute cut off. The event includes aid stations, bespoke medals, technical t-shirts, post-race food and on-site facil..

A sold out Backyard Ultra at Chilton Manor Farm near Chilton Candover, Hampshire. Runners repeat a 4.16666 mile loop each hour until the last runner completes a lap.

A single-stage coastal ultra on 6 and 7 June 2026 covering circa 85 miles (about 140 km) along the Jurassic Coast. The event runs from a Portland HQ with checkpoints, GPS tracking and a compulsory kit list.

A 12 hour backyard ultramarathon at Bakehouse in Bristol on 6 June 2026. Participants run one lap each hour on 3 km, 4 km, 5 km or 6 km loops, with bike and row erg options available, raising funds for Andy's Man Club.

Trail running and rucking in the Mendip Hills near Winscombe on June 6, 2026. Choose 8 km or 14 km, race in Pro or Open categories, and use a provided GORUCK Rucker 4.0 for ruck entries.

Races in Bath run along the Two Tunnels shared path, passing the Devonshire Tunnel 408 m and Combe Down Tunnel 1,672 m. Distances range from 500 m fun runs to a 50 km ultra with relay and multiple route options.

Water themed trail running on the Isle of Purbeck with four single lap distances from half marathon to 54k. Routes run along coastal cliffs and Purbeck hills and include well stocked aid stations and GPX navigation advice.

Trail races at Alice Holt Forest near Farnham offering 10 km and half marathon courses with live chip timing, finisher medal and canicross friendly entries.

A measured 10K from Barnstaple Rugby Club using the Tarka Trail and local pavements, crossing Taw Bridge and Long Bridge and passing Rock Park. The race is chip timed, awards medals and prizes, and offers team entry by individual sign up.

Trail event on 7 June 2026 in Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, with looped laps of the Wray Valley Trail and distance choices from 5 km up to ultra marathon, flexible start times and a lower price no medal option.