Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

Experience a challenging fell race across the northern moor with distances including a 10 mile route and junior runs. Navigate from Okehampton to Yes Tor in this self navigated mountain event.

A midweek summer evening *10 km* trail race through Moors Valley Country Park & Forest near Ringwood, featuring marked woodland trails, chip timing, aid stations and eco-friendly measures. Canicross options and on-site paid parking are avai..

A 100 mile non stop foot race along the South Downs Way from near Winchester to Eastbourne, with 12 aid stations, full medical support and a 30 hour cut off. Mandatory kit, pacing and crew rules apply and qualification is required.

A 50 km non-stop trail race on 13 June 2026 across the South Downs from Matterley Bowl to Queen Elizabeth Country Park. The route gains about 4000 ft, is fully marked, supported by four aid stations and has a nine hour cutoff.

A multi-distance trail event in the Cotswolds on 13-14 June 2026 centered at Cirencester basecamp, offering strong route support, GPS tracking, regular rest stops, medical cover, camping and finishers awards.

An eight hour timed event in Bridestowe on Saturday 13 June 2026, featuring 5.3 km out and back laps on an old disused train line. Flexible arrival is allowed and finishers who complete their final lap within the permitted time receive a me..

A trail running event at Wilkswood Farm near Swanage with 23 km, 13 km and 7 km routes along the Jurassic Coast. The courses include rocky technical sections, outposts on the longer routes and a reusable cup policy.

A community 5k and 10k at Neroche Primary School with chip timing and countryside multi-terrain routes. Proceeds support the Neroche School PFA and a children’s fun run is held for a small donation.

A fell race held since 1986 at The Whistle Inn near Garn yr Erw, Blaenavon, with an 8 km/300 m ascent option and a 5/984 ft option. Entries are accepted on the day or online and runners should carry appropriate safety kit.

A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry in the Cotswolds where runners repeat a 6706 m loop every hour until one person remains. Camping and on-site facilities are provided; early bird entry is £75.

Trail races on 14 June 2026 in Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills offer distances from 1 km to Marathon plus an Omnium multi event. Courses include marked trails, varied terrain, frequent feed stations and event medals for 6 km and longer.

Trail races in Kingsclere, Hampshire on Sunday 14 June 2026 with marathon, half marathon and 10k on clearly marked single-lap off-road courses. Marshals are stationed along the routes and parking is available nearby.

A 10 km trail race on the private Lulworth Estate in south Dorset, combining a village fête atmosphere with a scenic, hilly course on chalk downland and woodland paths. Proceeds benefit the Coombe Keynes Trust.

Run as many 3.28 mile laps as you wish along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal. This flexible timed event caters to all distances from 5k to ultra marathon with a seven hour time limit and a relaxed start window.

Green Lantern is a mixed terrain event around Exeter following the Green Circle. Runners choose direction on entry and may do a 14.2 miles main route or a 9 miles Yellow Zone; both start together.

An eight mile trail on the South West Coast Path around Goodrington with coastal and woodland sections, Race HQ at Youngs Park, and a three hour cut off; finishers receive a bespoke medal and a treat.

An evening fell race at Merrivale on June 17 with a senior 9.5k course of steep climbs, ridge running and fast descents. Entries are limited, the route is partly waymarked to protect nesting birds and organisers may shorten the course in ba..

Multiple-distance ultraruns along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site, with routes on the South West Coast Path from 33 km up to 105 miles, live GPS tracking, staffed aid stations and finisher awards.

Experience the beauty of the South Downs National Park with distances ranging from 30km to a 100km nonstop ultramarathon. Enjoy fully supported trails passing historic landmarks and stunning coastal vistas near Chichester Harbour.

A weekend festival at the Pinkery Centre in Exmoor National Park with trail runs, long walks, a sunset swim, guest speakers, social evenings and film screenings, featuring distances from 1.5 km up to 30 miles.