Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

A 5 mile undulating trail run on 26 July 2026 around Bembridge, passing marshes, copse and coastal path. Entry is limited to 180 runners with trophies in Seniors, V40 and V55 categories and medals for all finishers.

Two organised Dartmoor trail races finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a 33.5 mile baby ultra and a 15.5 mile long half marathon. Both courses are marked and marshalled, offer limited on-course support, bespoke medals, and coach transfers.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle run in Bournemouth on 1 August 2026 with multiple distance options, giant inflatables, finishers medals and on-site facilities for participants and spectators.

Two linear Dartmoor trail races on 1 August 2026 based at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Choose the 33.5-mile Crossing or the 15.5-mile Great Escape; both are fully marked, supported with aid stations, cupless and offer limited on-site camping.

A community-organised road half marathon and multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, with water stations, marshals, a race T-shirt and finish cake. Online entries close 1 August; day entries possible if places remain.

Experience a scenic off road run alongside the River Dart in Devon. This community focused event features an 11km main course and a 1 mile fun run with medals for all finishers and a post race BBQ.

A club-run *10-mile* multi-terrain race across private lanes, tracks and footpaths in the South Downs with mile markers, two water stations, medals for all finishers and post-race teas and home-made cakes. The event supports The Rosemary Fo..

A 4-mile hill run in Westbury on 05 August 2026 that raises funds for Brain Tumour Support; participants receive a pottery memento and prizes are awarded for top finishers and best helmet.

An evening cross country event at North Perrott Cricket Club offering a two-lap 10K and a one-lap 6K fun run. Entries are limited to 250 and all profits support local community projects.

A four-day, 184-mile Thames Path ultra from the river source to the Thames Barrier with daily stages, included accommodation for days one to three, bespoke finisher medals and compulsory mandatory kit and minimum pace requirements.

A 57 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford with four checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a minimum average pace of 4.0 miles per hour. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and an MTC head vis..

Two trail distances along the Mendip Way on 8 August 2026, finishing at Uphill Sands Beach. The routes feature woodlands, hilltop views and coastal terrain with aid stations and a cupless policy.

Tackle the Sticklepath Horseshoe a 15.5 km fell race over rugged moorland with 519 m climb. Pre entry is limited so book early. Bring map compass and solid navigation skills as this event is not suitable for beginners.

A muddy double loop trail race in woodland and sandy terrain near Bordon, with technical single track and wet bog sections. Offers a 5 km single lap and a 10 km two lap option with a 75 minute first lap cutoff.

The Two Tunnels Races will take place in Bath on Sunday 9 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

A mainly trail 5k from Peveril Point to Anvil Point Lighthouse and back into Swanage, held as part of Swanage Lifeboat Week and one of six races in the Purbeck Trail Series.

A family-friendly inflatable obstacle course in Exeter on 15 August 2026 with 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, music zones, obstacles on each lap and a finisher's medal for participants.

Trail running at Fyne Court Estate in the Quantock Hills AONB with 5 km and 10 km options, using parkland and woodland trails. The 10 km is two laps of the 5 km circuit and medals are optional to reduce waste.

An evening Dartmoor fell race revived by Erme Valley Harriers, with a senior route of about 10 km and 450 m of climb plus separate junior races. Race HQ is at Ivybridge rugby club and the start is on the edge of the moor at Gr 654569.