Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2025-2026

Run scenic off road trails through Collingbourne woods at the Collingbourne Races, with half marathon and 10 km options. Chip timed event with medals and prizes for a memorable trail day.

Explore the scenic Sid Valley Ring on a challenging coastal and woodland course offering 22 km and 13.5 km routes with big climbs, muddy trails and stunning views. Fully marked with aid stations and a solid oak coaster for finishers.

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.

Tackle a rugged 50 miles ultra across West Somerset coast, moorland and woodland with dramatic climbs and the tiny Culbone church. Six aid stations, GPX route and medical cover support a 16 hour cutoff for experienced runners.

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.

Tackle rugged Exmoor trails at Martinhoe on 9 May 2026 with coastal views, steep climbs and wooded combes. Multiple distances from 10K to Ultra suit all levels and finishers earn leaderboard points.

Tackle a scenic 40 mile Ridgeway walk or run from Avebury to Streatley, crossing the rolling chalk downlands of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Limited to 250 entrants, this classic May event blends challenge with stunning countryside..

Challenge the Welsh Three Peaks: Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan across about 17 miles of rugged mountain scenery. Join guided events with transport and support or attempt a self organised challenge on public dates in 2026 and 2027.

Tackle a scenic 10 km trail across the South Downs from Cadence Cycle Club Café in Cocking, featuring rolling hills and a downhill finish. Junior races for ages 6 to 15, chip timing, medals and a lively race village make it a great day out.

Run through the Dorset landscape that inspired Thomas Hardy with a challenging trail half marathon or a 5 mile option. Start and finish at Dorchester Rugby Club with on route entertainment and an event village raising funds for local causes..

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.

Join the Scorpion Run on 10 May 2026 at Symonds Yat Rock for a scenic 10k trail through the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with riverside views. Expect gravel tracks and a tough final 1 km climb to the cafe finish with coffee and hot food.

Enjoy a scenic one lap 10k through bluebell woods, undulating hills and open common in Surrey at Hampton Estate and Puttenham Common. Chip timed with bespoke 2026 medals, a friendly finish village and superb views.

Take on a classic 50 mile point to point ultramarathon along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound, with rolling chalk ridge trails, the climb of Box Hill and about 1,700 m of ascent. Scenic, mostly trail and a true endurance..

Run the iconic Jurassic Coast from Corfe Castle to Bridport, passing Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Weymouth. Choose distances from 10 km to 100 km and tackle a one or two day challenge with full support and a finishers medal.

Race The Tide at Flete Estate in South Devon on 16 May 2026 invites runners to scenic estuary, woodland and beach trails including the Burgh Island causeway. Choose marathon, 15.5 mile or 8.5 mile routes with digital timing and bespoke fini..

Face the True Grit Trail Marathon on 16 May 2026 in Bridgend, a 26.2 mile adventure across mixed terrain, quarries and the notorious Mount Mayhem. Limited to 50 places, with a marked route, five aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Take on the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026, choosing a scenic 26.8 mile marathon or a 16 mile route around the Berkshire Downs and ancient Ridgeway. Expect varied, sometimes muddy trails, great aid stations and a hand thrown mug..

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..

Marilyn's Meldon Madness on 16 May 2026 invites runners to a spirited fell challenge at Meldon Reservoir near Okehampton, with a testing 415 m climb and sweeping moorland views. Pre entry is required and places are limited.