Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

Experience a scenic 50 mile point to point ultra from Taunton to Minehead, starting on flat canal towpaths then rolling coastal trails past marshes, beaches and woodland. Enjoy aid stations, a medal and stunning Westcountry views.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon on coastal and upland terrain around Minehead with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 16 hour cutoff. It is a cupless race with GPX navigation provided.

Westcountry Ultra 100 is a scenic and tough 100 mile trail from Taunton to Minehead, following canals, rivers and coastal paths. Expect dramatic views, challenging climbs and a 32 hour cutoff with plentiful aid stations.

Endurancelife Exmoor in Martinhoe on 9 May 2026 offers 10K to ultra trail distances across moorland, woods and coastal terrain. Entries include electronic timing, a fully marked course and a finisher medal.

A linear 40 mile challenge from Avebury to Streatley along the ancient Ridgeway and chalk downlands of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Checkpoints provide refreshments and finishers receive an emailed certificate and badge.

Trail races of 20 km, 10 km and junior 3 km and 5 km run from Cocking Hilltop across the South Downs, with climbs, scenic views and marshalled, waymarked courses under Trail Running Association licence.

Trail races through Thomas Hardy countryside near Dorchester offering a roughly 5 mile option and an about 13.1 mile half marathon. Routes are mainly trail with steep sections and an event village at Dorchester Rugby Club.

Join the Dilton Dash on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh for scenic multi terrain 10K, 3K and 1/2K fun runs supporting village causes. Expect stiles and gates, medals for all finishers and prizes for winners.

Tackle the scenic 10 km Scorpion Run at Symonds Yat Rock in the Forest of Dean with winding trails and a final climb to the finish. Enjoy undulating gravel tracks, riverside views and a cafe at the start and finish for post run treats.

The Woodland Woggle is a scenic 6k trail race through Hampton Estate and Puttenham Common. Expect undulating hills, Bluebell woods, and chip timing, with a bespoke medal for every finisher. Ample parking and refreshments are available at th..

A series of marked trail races around Stroud and the Cotswolds using towpaths, commons and old railway lines, with checkpoints, water stations, marshals and map/GPX support.

Run 50 point-to-point miles on the historic North Downs Way National Trail, from Farnham to Knockholt Pound. The route features 5,600 feet of climb, including the ascent of Box Hill. It's the 15th annual edition and part of the 50 Mile Gran..

A multi-distance trek and trail event along the Jurassic Coast from Corfe Castle to Bridport on 16 and 17 May 2026. Distances range from 10 km to about 100 km with camping, transfers, GPS tracking, medical support and catered rest stops.

Trail races around the Flete Estate and South West Coast Path, including beach and causeway sections. Three distances from about 8.5 to almost 29 miles with digital timing, aid stations and bespoke finisher medals.

Compton Harriers stage the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026 with a multi-terrain full marathon (26.8 miles) and a 16 mile route across the Berkshire Downs. The event includes aid stations, a seven hour limit and a hand-thrown finis..

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 for a scenic 10K or family 2K around the village, canal towpath and leafy lanes. A friendly community fundraiser at St Georges School with marshalled routes, children’s activities and tasty food, plus..

A fell race at Meldon Reservoir near Okehampton featuring a senior 8 km route with 415 m ascent and junior 2 km and 4 km races. Entry is by pre entry, limited to 50 runners and the event carries a Fell Runners Association permit.

A multi terrain running event in Beer, East Devon offering 10 mile, 6 mile and a 1 mile fun run, organised to raise funds for Beer Primary School PTFA with trails, cliff and beach sections.

This 10K trail race starts and finishes on Cocklemoor in Langport, taking runners across mixed terrain paths through the Somerset Levels and countryside. It follows UK Athletics rules and is open to participants aged 17 and over.

Tackle the 10 mile Sirhowy Challenge on 17 May, a scenic multi terrain loop climbing 1500 ft to Machen Trig Point through the rolling Sirhowy valley. Undulating terrain suits adventurous runners and all finishers receive a drinks token.