Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

Run Silchester offers three scenic trail distances starting from the village playing field. The route takes runners past ancient Roman walls, a historic church, and through woodland. The day includes a village market, food stalls, and music..

Experience the dramatic coastline and steep moorland of Exmoor National Park across five trail distances. Run past towering cliffs and through the Valley of Rocks on technical terrain starting from Lynton.

Experience an off road five mile race through the picturesque North Wessex Downs. Follow woodland tracks and rural footpaths on a course starting in Hurstbourne Tarrant with all proceeds supporting local charities.

Experience a scenic trail run through beautiful bluebell forests with distances ranging from 5K to a Half Marathon. Enjoy a way-marked course with well-stocked aid stations and a finisher medal for all participants.

The Sirhowy Challenge is a 10 mile multi-terrain race featuring a 1,500ft climb to Machen Trig Point. Participants enjoy a scenic loop through the Sirhowy valley with awards and a finishers social at the local club.

Run your own distance along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal in this flexible timed event. Start when you like within a one-hour window and see how far you can go in seven hours. Every participant gets a finisher's medal.

Experience the beauty of the North Wessex Downs with trail races of 20 or 33 miles. Run through historic sites like Avebury and the rolling Wiltshire countryside on courses designed for trail enthusiasts.

Experience the historic trails of Winchester across four distances ranging from 14 miles to a 50K ultramarathon. Run through the scenic South Downs Way and past the River Itchen on this fully marked trail course.

The Devauden Races is an annual off-road charity event for the Severn Area Rescue Association. Runners and families can choose from 10k, 5k, 2.4k, or a 60m junior dash on the scenic trails of Chepstow Park Woods. The event starts and finish..

A spring trail event in Harewood Forest offering 5 km, 10 km and canicross races plus a children's fun run. Undulating mixed terrain routes are marked and marshalled, with cupless water stations, first aid, parking and post race refreshment..

Experience a weekend of trail running and sea swimming on the South West Coast Path. Enjoy a farm festival atmosphere with camping, live music, yoga, and activities for the whole family.

Run scenic off road trails through Collingbourne woods at the Collingbourne Races, with half marathon and 10 km options. Chip timed event with medals and prizes for a memorable trail day.

Experience the Sid Valley Ring through a half or third marathon featuring quiet lanes, woodland trails, and coastal views. This fully marked event is open to both runners and walkers and includes a unique solid oak finisher medal.

Experience a scenic 50 mile point to point ultra from Taunton to Minehead, starting on flat canal towpaths then rolling coastal trails past marshes, beaches and woodland. Enjoy aid stations, a medal and stunning Westcountry views.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon on coastal and upland terrain around Minehead with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 16 hour cutoff. It is a cupless race with GPX navigation provided.

Westcountry Ultra 100 is a scenic and tough 100 mile trail from Taunton to Minehead, following canals, rivers and coastal paths. Expect dramatic views, challenging climbs and a 32 hour cutoff with plentiful aid stations.

Trail races at Martinhoe in Exmoor National Park offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra courses across moorland, forest and coastal terrain. The routes include steep climbs, long descents and fully marked navigation.

Follow the ancient Ridgeway track on a 40 mile linear journey through the chalk downlands of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire. This point to point event offers a historic route for both walkers and runners.

Experience a scenic trail run through the South Downs featuring 20k, 10k, and junior distances. This well organized event includes chip timing, finisher medals, and hilly routes with views over the Cowdray and West Dean Estates.

Experience the beautiful Dorset countryside on these primary trail routes through Thomas Hardy country. Choose between a 5 mile or half marathon course starting and finishing at Dorchester Rugby Club.