Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2026-2027

Take on the South Devon coastline at Beesands on 24 Jan 2026 with distances from 10K to ultra through dramatic coastal and inland terrain. Severe surfaces, marked courses and electronic timing make for a tough, scenic challenge.

Run across wintry north Dartmoor visiting ancient stone circles and pagan sites on challenging off road courses from Chagford. Choose a tough half or an epic marathon with big climbs for a memorable midwinter adventure.

Pagan Trails is a midwinter trail run on Dartmoor from Chagford, with 14 mile and 28 mile routes that visit ancient stone circles and pagan sites. Expect rugged moorland, big climbs and a memorable winter running experience.

Join the Blackdown Beast, a social self guided run across the Blackdown Hills from Dunkeswell on 24 January 2026 with 10 and 16 mile options. Enjoy scenic trails and refreshment stops while helping Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Stonehenge Stomp is a not timed walking event around Stonehenge with marked routes of 5 km, 10 km, 20 km, 30 km and 40 km and marshalled checkpoints. Fifty percent of proceeds support Salisbury Hospice Charity and entries are online onl..

Choose a half marathon or 10K through Moors Valley woodlands with muddy trails, steep climbs and chances to spot deer and birds of prey. Finishers get a wooden medal and the course is fully supported and timed.

Starburster is a twilight 5 or 10 mile run through Hurn Forest on 31 January, with out and back laps on firm forest trails beneath sunset skies. Head torches are required and 20% of entry fees support Forestry England for trail care.

A timed trail event at Haldon Forest, Devon on Sunday February 1, 2026, offering 2.5K, 5K and 10K options with separate Canicross categories, route maps, water points, personalised bibs and medals for all finishers.

Join Haldon 5K & 10K on Sunday 1 February 2026 at Haldon Forest Park for scenic trail routes of 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km. All finishers receive medals, there are awards and free race photos, and canicross is welcome with no cut off time.

Join WRNL 12 in Corfe Mullen for a 60 minute street and park score orienteering event based around the Dorset Soldier pub. SI timing, free parking and pub food on site. Juniors enter free; bring high visibility clothing and a torch.

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Hibernal Hills opens the season with a single loop in Hampshire on runnable but undulating trails with some long climbs. Choose 50 mile, 50 km or 20 mile routes, waymarked with live tracking and chip timing.

Two coastal half marathons in Portsmouth and Langstone Harbour on 7 and 8 February 2026. One course may use an optional ferry from Hayling Island, the other runs by the D Day Story Museum in Southsea, and completing both earns a bonus medal..

Discover The Brails on Saturday 7 February with four colour orienteering courses catering from beginners to experienced navigators across scenic estate land near Hungerford and Marlborough. Entries are online only so book early and come pre..

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

Run the Portland Coastal Ultra Trail Marathon on 8 February 2026 around the island on the South West Coast Path, with marathon, half marathon and 10k entries. Enjoy dramatic coastal views, checkpoint support and chip timing on a self naviga..

Tackle 27 km of scenic Sidmouth trails as you navigate four trig points in order, choosing your own route between them. This challenging loop finishes at The Watersports Hub and raises funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young.

A 10 mile run on 08 Feb 2026 that starts and finishes at King George V Playing Field in Melksham and routes via the village of Lacock. Prizes and medals are awarded, entry restricted to ages 16 and over; the event is closed.

Take on the Wray Valley Trail in Bovey Tracey with Phoenix Running Devon The Launch. Scenic 5.3 km laps along the River Bovey, flexible start times and a keepsake memento for every finisher. Limited to 50 runners, so book early.

Run under the stars on 14 February from South Brent across Dartmoor, with 5 mile and 9 mile options for trail lovers. Expect riverside climbs, open moorland and muddy sections for a wild and memorable evening under the stars.