Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

A countryside walking and running event around Bath on 25 April 2026 with four distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles, public footpaths and checkpoints offering food and drinks.

Two self navigation ultramarathons around the Mendip Hills on 25 April 2026, based at Mendip Activity Centre. Distances of 50 miles and 50 kilometres include aid stations, GPS tracking and prize categories.

A 40 mile point to point run along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal from Malpas to Brecon Basin on 25 April 2026, with three fully supported checkpoints and a 15 hour time limit for a community-led canal journey.

A multi terrain seven mile race around Kilmington with woodland, field and road sections, plus a 3 km option and a 1 km fun run for children. The event includes registration, parking, refreshments and a water station, and is held under ARC..

The Garmin UK Trail Running Festival returns to St Giles House in Dorset in 2026. It features a full spectrum of trail distances, from a marathon to junior races, supporting local community projects. The event is designed so all runners sha..

A blindfolded navigation challenge near Winchester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back on foot. Options cover six, ten or fifteen mile drops and devices are surrendered at registration.

Trail runs through Alice Holt Forest on 26 April 2026 support GUTS, with a Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and a junior run. Routes use a 5k forest loop with multiple laps for longer distances.

A weekend trail running festival based at Offwell Village Hall with multiple ultra and shorter courses, live GPS tracking and aid stations. Events run over the first bank holiday weekend in May and include camping and bag drop services.

Multi distance trail event on the Isle of Wight on 2 to 3 May 2026, with routes from 10 miles to 106 km. The course follows the southern coastal path and features signed routes, GPS tracking, rest stops, medical support and camping options.

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..

Coastal and moorland trail runs from Caffyns Farm, Lynton, with five distances from 5 km to 56 km, outposts and GPS tracks on the Ultra, plus reusable cup policy and conservation support.

The Hurstbourne 5 is a five mile off road race through the North Wessex Downs. The route starts in Hurstbourne Tarrant and follows the Test Way. This volunteer run event donates all proceeds to local charities.

A spring trail running event through bluebell woodland near Manswood, Wimborne offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses. Way marked routes feature aid stations, chip timing, finishers medals, trophies, an event photographer and a medic te..

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.

The Marlborough Downs Challenge offers two off road trail races across the North Wessex Downs, a 33 mile ultramarathon and a 20 mile trail. Routes visit Wansdyke, Avebury and other Wiltshire landmarks with notable elevation.

Trail running festival around Winchester offering 14 mile, 19 mile, marathon and 50K ultramarathon routes on marked, marshalled trails with aid stations, bag drop and an option to plant a tree instead of a medal.

An annual off road race at Hood Memorial Hall in Devauden on trails through Chepstow Park Woods, offering 10k, 5k, a 2.4k for ages eight and over, and a 60m junior dash with proceeds supporting local search and rescue.

A multi-day coastal festival at Hope Cove combining trail races from kids' 1K to an ultra, organised sea swims and swim runs, camping, live music, speakers, forest school and on-site food and bar facilities.

Enjoy scenic off road racing through Collingbourne woods with a chip timed half marathon or 10 km at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall on 9 May 2026. Marked trails, aid stations, medals and lively support make this a must for trail fans.

A coastal and countryside route following the Sid Valley Ring walking trail, with an uphill start, coastal views across Lyme Bay and a new 13.5 km Third Marathon joining the half route. The event is open to runners and walkers.