Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2025-2026

Dusk Till Dawn: The Winter Edition, run by Mad Running Junkies in Bridgend, South Wales, is a 12-hour night-running challenge staged at the Bridgend Miniature Railway (Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, Tondu). Participants tackle three roughly 10-mile loops, aiming to complete as many laps as possible with..

The Burrator Noir is a unique running event featuring a 12-mile night trail run and a 10k road race, set at the picturesque Discovery Centre at Burrator Reservoir. Participants will navigate a diverse trail that includes moorland, rocky paths, and disused railway lines, offering a challenging yet en..

The Cardiff Trail Half Marathon is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for November 16, 2025, this newly introduced race offers a unique blend of competition and scenic beauty, making it an ideal experience for both seasoned athletes and newcomers...

The Avebury8 Nine is a small, highly regarded trail race set in the Avebury World Heritage Site in Wiltshire. The roughly 9-mile course starts and finishes in Avebury, with the route starting on Bray Street, heading north to Yatesbury Lane, through Yatesbury, and returning to Avebury High Street to..

Roly's Run 2025 takes place on Sunday 16 November 2025 in the Meon Valley, Hampshire. Race HQ is at Swanmore Village Hall, New Road, Swanmore, SO32 2PF. Entries open 20 March 2025 and close 10 November 2025; there were 176 participants listed at the time of publication. The event is organised by CH..

The Drogo 10 is a fell race organised by South West Road Runners at Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Exeter on 16 November 2025. The event is held under FRA rules, licence No. 2025-9639, and is designated FRA BM. The distance is 10 miles (16 km) with a total climb of 1760 ft (535 m). Entries are limite..

Devil's Punchbowl 10km is a guided trail run around the Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. The 10km route follows scenic trails with several hills, run at a group pace rather than a race. It suits those new to trail running or who prefer running with others, especially at dusk or night.Top views are pau..

The Dart Challenge is a six-hour timed event held on a weekday in 2025. Participants may run, hike or walk and complete as many 5k laps as they wish within the 6 hours time limit. Completing eight laps plus a short out-and-back equals a marathon distance. A canicross option is available for those w..

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, 20km, or 30km. Runners use headtorches guided by bespoke fl..

Bournemouth Coastal TEN is a seaside running race held at Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth, Dorset. Runners choose between a scenic 10-mile or 10km coastal route along Bournemouth’s seafront, with views of Boscombe Pier, the Isle of Wight and The Needles to the east, and Old Harry Rocks along the Juras..

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, plus a Blister Lite option of about 5 miles. The race starts..

The New Forest Stinger is a 10-mile multi-terrain trail race organized by Totton Running Club, held at Ocknell Campsite in the New Forest. The undulating off-road course is limited to approved trails and paths to comply with Forestry regulations, making it one of the few events to use this part of t..

The Wallop is a scenic 21k trail run held within the Farleigh Wallop Estate in Hampshire. The course features a diverse mix of narrow woodland paths and wide gravel tracks that wind through forests and open land, offering runners an immersive natural experience. This half-marathon event is fully mar..

Witterings Beach Run takes place at West Wittering Beach, near Chichester, UK. The event offers three distances: 5km, 10km, and 15km along a coastal route with extensive sandy flats revealed at low tide. Runners enjoy long views of Selsey Bill, the Isle of Wight, Chichester Harbour, the Solent, and..

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 possible on a scenic, undulating out-and-back course along..

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, undulating old disused train line, fully paved and classifi..

Endurancelife Dorset runs in Swanage along the Jurassic Coast Path, a World Heritage-listed coastline since 2001. The event offers four distances—10K (6 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), marathon (27 miles), and ultra (37.2 miles)—with substantial climbs (774, 1,719, 4,692, 7,027 ft) on an extreme..

Cowdray Winter Night Run is a 5km or 10km trail race on the Cowdray Estate in West Sussex. The routes traverse parkland and along the River Rother, with some private estate tracks; the course is mostly flat with a couple of gentle climbs. Runners start at the Cowdray Ruins and finish at the Walled G..

The event is scheduled for 6 December 2025 at Old Fowler Barracks, Ludgershall Road, Ludgershall, SP11 9RR. It takes place on Salisbury Plain, which is described as the largest military training area in the UK and possibly Europe. The route follows well established footpaths and byways and includes..

Race The Light takes place on Saturday 6 December 2025 at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary. The event offers two courses: 8.5 miles (Classic) Half Marathon Age limits are set relative to the event date: the Classic is for participants aged 17 years or older and the Half Marathon for those 18 years..