Trail Running calendar near Dorchester 2026-2027

We have found 304 Trailruns within 80 miles of Dorchester. See below where and when you can find the races.

Join this 12 hour solo trail challenge at Myncen Farm in Dorset. Complete as many laps as you choose on a scenic farm course featuring fields and dusty tracks with optional weekend camping available.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate combine dune, hill and coastal terrain. Event options include a 12K, a new 40K and a selection of family races.

Three point-to-point coastal races along the Wales Coast Path finishing at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. Routes feature beaches, dunes, cliffs and mapped GPS navigation with checkpoint support and live tracking.

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Test your endurance at this 12 hour night running event in Bridgend. Navigate forest trails and hills across multiple 10 mile loops starting at dusk and finishing at dawn.

Enjoy a relaxed two lap trail run through the fields and orchards of Myncen Farm in Dorset. This event offers a 10k course open to all abilities with a supportive atmosphere and optional weekend camping.

On Sunday 19 July 2026 the Wye Valley Tunnel Run near Chepstow offers Colourbust fun runs plus 10 km, half and full marathon courses along the Wye Valley Greenway, including over 1 km of tunnel, support stations and finish medals.

Take on the Selworthy Beacon Fell Race on Sun 19 Jul 2026, a punchy 6.2 km with 305 m of climb from Bossington National Trust car park. Pre entry or day entry available for a classic short fell test with stunning coastal views.

Gather your team for a 100 mile relay through the beautiful coastal and countryside scenery of South Devon. This 16 leg event supports local charities and celebrates teamwork along a stunning route starting in Totnes.

Celebrate a 50th anniversary with a chip timed 5 mile trail race through the scenic woodland of Queen Elizabeth Country Park. This summer cross country event offers a friendly club atmosphere and post race refreshments.

Experience the Somerset coastline and Exmoor on this versatile challenge featuring distance options from 10km to a 50km loop. Enjoy full support with rest stops, camping at Dunster Castle, and a festival atmosphere.

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A timed, lap format run along The Itchen Way in Winchester with a professionally measured, permitted course. Runners may complete multiple 2.62 mile laps up to ultra distance and receive a bespoke finisher's medal and aid station provisions..

Experience the scenic beauty of the South Downs Way with trail races starting from Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Choose between three distances featuring woodland paths and panoramic views across Hampshire and Sussex.

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August 2026

Experience the wilderness of Dartmoor with a 33.5 mile ultra marathon or a 15.5 mile long half marathon. These fully marked courses traverse open moorland and deep valleys ending at Ivybridge Rugby Club.

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.

An inflatable 5K obstacle course takes place in Bournemouth, Dorset on Saturday 1 August 2026. The 2026 edition follows previous events at Norfolk Showground and received positive feedback about staff and obstacles.

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.

Scenic evening cross-country at North Perrott Cricket Club with a two-lap 10K and a one-lap 6K fun run; limited to 250 entries and raising funds for local community projects.

Experience a four day endurance race covering 184 miles along the River Thames. This multi stage event features four unique ultra marathons and requires participants to be self sufficient while navigating the historic river path.

Experience a 57 mile point to point ultra marathon following the scenic Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford. Enjoy a well supported route featuring multiple checkpoints, bespoke finisher medals, and trophies for top performers.

Experience a 103 mile continuous trail journey from the Surrey Hills to Ashford. This Western States Qualifier features 11,000 feet of climb across the North Downs Way with a 30 hour time limit.

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