Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2026-2027

A *50 km* point-to-point ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, featuring forest trails, coastal paths and a fully signed flat course. The race includes four feed stations, a GPS route file, medical cover and a 9...

Test your endurance at the Lower Otter valley in this six hour timed event. Run or walk as many flat 4.4km loops as possible either solo or as part of a pair.

Choose between a half marathon, marathon, or ultramarathon in this self-navigation event visiting historic trig points. Navigate the beautiful East Devon landscape and South West Coast Path as a solo participant or in a pair.

Experience a scenic 10 mile multi terrain race through the picturesque Stover Country Park and Teigngrace. Enjoy a mostly off road course starting at Stover School with professional facilities and a bespoke finishers medal.

Experience a scenic trail half marathon through the Quantock Hills featuring technical forest paths and open moorland. This UTMB index event offers on site camping and a rugged course with stream crossings for all finishers.

Take on the Hairy Hands event along the flat Wray Valley Trail. This flexible run lets you choose your distance, from 5km to ultra, on a scenic riverside course. Complete just one lap to earn a finisher's medal.

Follow the South Hams Way through Devon on a scenic journey across Dartmoor and the coastal paths. Choose between a 100 mile circuit, a 44 mile run, or a marathon distance featuring estuaries and rolling countryside.

The FOOBS Trail and Fun Runs return in October. Choose from a chip timed 10K, 6K, or a family friendly 2K fun run through the countryside near Old Basing. The event supports local schools through community fundraising.

MacTuffX Swindon features a series of repetition based running formats including solo and team categories. Participants choose between multiple 400m or 800m loops in this structured athletic event for adults.

Experience the landscape of the Isle of Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast with three trail distances starting near Corfe Castle. This dog friendly event features technical coastal paths and views of historic landmarks in Dorset.

Roughly 12K trail run on bridle paths and the Imber Range near the Westbury White Horse on 18 October 2026. Limited to 200 places so book early for a bespoke finisher medal and category prizes.

Experience a true multi terrain challenge in the East Devon countryside with routes featuring hills, mud, and river crossings. Choose between three distances starting from Stockland Village Hall for a family friendly atmosphere.

Keynsham Dandy is an off-road race on Sunday 18 October 2026 around Keynsham. The roughly 12.5 mile course starts at The New Inn and includes the revived Compton Dando route with a stream feature.

Run a flexible distance from 5K to ultra marathon along the scenic Milford on Sea coastal path. Enjoy an out and back 5.3 km lap course with views of the Isle of Wight and a full aid station.

Join this flexible eight hour timed event on a scenic disused train line in Devon. Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you wish within the time limit to earn your finisher medal.

Run a scenic 35.9 mile ultra marathon through the historic hillforts of West Dorset. Enjoy coastal views and well stocked cake stops on this challenging 1,300m ascent course starting from Maiden Newton.

Experience a twilight 10k trail run through the atmospheric woods and parklands of Cranborne Chase. This off road event features a limited field of 200 runners and a unique route through Dorset’s historic landscape.

Run through the ancient woodlands of the New Forest National Park on flat gravel trails. Enjoy a scenic route filled with local wildlife and receive a medal and finisher gift at the Roundhill Campsite finish line.

Off road 5 km and 10 km races around the Bath Skyline in November, with night and day options, a kids 500 m and a canicross wave. Mixed trails, muddy sections and marked routes with a large two sided medal for finishers.

Experience the thrill of night trail running across Somerset in this four-part winter series. Choose between 5km and 10km routes at locations including Brean Down and Taunton with bespoke wooden medals for all finishers.