Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2025-2026

Tough paired trail run across Dartmoor from the East Dart Inn in Postbridge, covering about 21 km with rugged climbs and sweeping moorland views. The third race in the Winter Pairs series, it is limited to 35 pairs and is pre entry only.

Experience the South Downs Way at Winter's End on 21 March 2026 with a point to point 50 mile ultramarathon from Arundel to Winchester or pick one of two marathon sections. Rewarding chalk ridge trails, ancient woodlands and well stocked ai..

Run scenic Hampshire trails at Stansted House Trail Run on Saturday 21 March 2026, choosing 9.5 km, 15.5 km or 21 km routes through Stansted Park. Expect chip timing, marshals and a finisher medal; water stations are plastic free so bring a..

Tackle the rolling lanes of Bratton in a scenic 11K road and multi terrain run that supports Bratton Jubilee Hall. Limited to 200 entries, this friendly event offers medals for all finishers and a lively village atmosphere.

Take on the Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon, a scenic way marked trail loop through ancient woodland starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel. Organised by the local Rotary Club, it is chip timed and supports charity.

Elephant Challenge is a six hour off road lap event at Salcey Forest where runners, walkers and canicross teams cover as many 3.5 mile loops as they like. Expect forest trails, possible mud and distances from 5 km to 80 km plus.

The Way of the Dead is a rugged 50k Dartmoor traverse on 28 March 2026, finishing at Tavistock Stannary Brewing Company. Enter solo or in pairs for a scenic but testing navigational challenge across tors and moorland.

Beyond Bristol is a scenic trail run on 28 March 2026 offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes from Museum Square. Routes pass under Clifton Suspension Bridge and through parks and woodland, with feed stations and GPX files.

Run past the Royal Crescent and along the River Avon in the Bath 50 Ultra Challenge on Sat 28 March 2026, starting from Bath Racecourse. Choose 50 km, 29 km or 10 km loops with full support, a finisher medal, T shirt and a hot finish meal f..

Enjoy scenic trail running at Escot Park near Exeter, with rolling climbs, mud and a two lap half marathon or single lap 10K, plus canicross options. Professional timing, medals and refreshments on site make it a fun off road day out.

Intergalactic at Hurn Forest lets you choose any distance from 5K up to ultra on scenic, well maintained forest tracks. Finishers earn medals, there is a seven hour limit, and 20 percent of fees go to Forestry England.

Take part in the Minster Challenge on 29 March 2026 in Axminster, with 12km, 5km and 3km options across scenic but testing terrain. All finishers get medals and you can refuel with homemade cakes and hot drinks at race HQ.

Take on the scenic 16 mile Combe Gibbet to Overton race through Berkshire and Hampshire countryside on 29 March 2026. Limited to 250 runners, the event includes coach transfer to the start and kit transport back to the Overton finish.

Tackle the Feighan Fury 10 mile trail through mid Devon hills, woods and river crossings or enjoy the family friendly 5 km Templeton Trail fun run. Fury finishers get a technical vest and fun runners a medal, and this is a cup free event.

Join the Run Upcote Spring Trail on 29 March 2026 at Upcote Farm for a scenic 5 mile off road race across bridleways, farm tracks and forest paths with testing climbs and descents. Entries are limited so expect a friendly, well supported ev..

Run the Testway Ultra on 4 April 2026 and choose a scenic 40 or 50 mile route along Hampshire's Testway with regular aid stations and a 14 hour cutoff. Medals and prizes await finishers.

Take on a scenic 30 mile circular ultra from Monmouth through the borderlands, passing medieval castles and following sections of Offa’s Dyke Path. Mostly trail with big climbs and fully manned checkpoints for support.

Take on the Mortimer 10km through scenic Berkshire woodlands on Monday 6 April 2026. This undulating two lap off road course features chip timing, medals and a dog friendly canicross start for runners with dogs.

Take on West Wight 3 Hills, an undulating 8 mile coastal loop from Freshwater that climbs Tennyson Down and Alum Bay. Organised by Ryde Harriers, it is scenic, testing and gives every finisher a souvenir.

Steam to the coast then run back to Minehead along scenic trails and the ridgelines of the Quantock Hills. Choose 11 km, 11 miles or the 26.2 mile marathon as heritage steam trains ferry runners to their starts.