Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

Trail running across the South Downs with distances from 10 km to 100 km, marked routes and checkpoints. Coach transport, camping, a kids race and on-site food and bar are available at Petersfield Rugby Club.

Vivo Life Superhuman Games is an outdoor hybrid fitness competition of five 20-minute workouts combining strength, endurance, rucking and obstacle racing. It takes place at Greville Smyth Sports Ground on 4 July 2026 and attracts diverse co..

Run a flexible distance along Winchester's scenic Itchen Way in this American-themed event. Choose your own challenge from a 2.62-mile loop, with trophies for the best costumes. Enjoy a well-stocked aid station and a flexible start time.

A roughly 5 mile trail race in Haldon Forest Park near Exeter with water stations, age category prizes, a hillclimb championship and a donation to St Petrock's.

An evening trail event on 4 July 2026 based at the Fox Inn in Ansty, Dorchester with a 10k course and 220 m of elevation, venue music and food, accommodation options, finisher medals and trophies to third place male and female.

A fell race of 9.6 km with 396 m of ascent around Bedwas in Caerphilly. The course is partially marked, parking involves a short walk to the start, entries are £6 online or £8 on the day, and teams can enter free.

A short Dartmoor fell race of 3.1 miles with 300 m of ascent around Belstone. The unmarked route is marshalled in places and features steep climbs, rough moorland and a fast lumpy descent, finishing on the village green with tea and cakes.

Trail races of 5, 10 and 15 miles through Moors Valley Country Park on 5 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, feed stations, medical support and event merchandise.

Timed 12, 24 and 36 hour events run on a marked five mile trail loop at Newnham Park near Plymouth, with solo, pair and team entries and a separate timed kids race. Free participant camping, on site facilities and awards are provided.

Hazelbury Hurrah! is a Friday evening multi terrain race near Corsham on 10 July 2026, featuring a six mile main race and a two kilometre junior race. The event supports local charities and is Trail Running Association licensed.

A two evening 10K in Exeter on a new flat, officially measured road course with pacer trains for a range of target times. Finishers receive a medal and the event features chip timing and full course marshals.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle run in Southampton on Saturday 11th July 2026, offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with giant inflatables, five music zones, a finisher's medal and on-site food and water stations.

A scenic off-road 10 km through the Otter Valley plus a short fun run around Tipton St John playing field. Routes follow riverside tracks, public footpaths and the old Sidmouth railway line, with camping available.

A timed, multi lap run at Parc Taf Bargoed using a 5.3 km out and back lap. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour limit and a medal or no medal entry option.

A coastal trail event in Studland, Dorset on 11 July 2026 with 50 km and 25 km options. The 50 km features a moving Ferry challenge and fully marked coastal scenery including Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle.

A teams event at The Packhorse in South Stoke on 11 July 2026 where three person teams in compulsory fancy dress collect and carry a full cider barrel from Upper Midford back to the pub. Prizes include fastest time, best fancy dress and tea..

A new completely off road 15 mile run and walk between Rackenford and Chulmleigh in North Devon. The marked route crosses fields, valleys and river crossings and includes feed stations, first aid, transport and a wooden medal.

A 10 km trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, Bristol, organised by Town and Country Harriers with half of proceeds to a local charity. The marked route includes steep climbs, rough footing and marshals along the course.

A 24 hour team running and walking challenge on private farmland near Blandford Forum, Dorset. Teams of 2 to 4 cover laps on fields, grass and tracks with camping available over the weekend.

A one lap trail run at Myncen Farm on 17 July 2026, the Cider 5K.ish takes place across fields and farm tracks with a 90 minute cutoff, limited entry and weekend camping and challenge options.