Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2025-2026

The Dilton Dash is a scenic multi-terrain running event held at Dilton Marsh playing field in Westbury, Wiltshire. It features three distances: a 10K race, a 3K run, and a 1/2K fun run, with routes including footpaths, tracks, and some road sections, along with stiles and gates. The event supports l..

The Summer Solstice Fell Race, part of the Dartmoor Fell Series, is held at Merrivale on Dartmoor, starting near the Dartmoor Inn. The senior race covers 9.5 km over challenging terrain, including steep climbs to Middle Staple Tor and Roos Tor, ridge running, and a fast descent through valleys and s..

The Burrator Horseshoe Fell Race is a popular 6-mile moorland running event held annually in Meavy, Dartmoor. The course traverses scenic landmarks including Burrator Reservoir, Sheepstor Dam, and summits of Sheepstor (369m) and Gutter Tor (357m), finishing with a refreshing ford dip and a warm welc..

The Jurassic Coast 100 is an ultra-distance running event held along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast in South West England, spanning from Poole or nearby points to Exmouth. Scheduled for June 2025, it offers multiple race distances: 33 km, 50 km, 70 km, 100 km, and a challenging 105-mile ul..

Race to the King is an ultramarathon event held at West Dean Gardens, featuring challenging trail runs along the South Downs Way and Monarch’s Way. Participants can choose from three distances: the Coastal 50k, a flat and scenic loop around Chichester Harbour with 500m elevation; the Castle 50k, a m..

The Exmoor Running and Walking Festival is a vibrant celebration of outdoor activities set in the breathtaking Exmoor National Park. This festival combines the historic Exmoor Perambulation and the Man vs Moor events, offering a variety of challenges for both runners and walkers. Participants can en..

The AVR Umborne Ug is a scenic multi-terrain 10k run held near Colyton, East Devon, starting and finishing at Umborne Village Hall. The course is approximately 75% off-road, featuring a picturesque section through the Widworthy Estate and includes some challenging woodland terrain. The route begins..

The Coombe Keynes 10K is a scenic trail race celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. Set in the picturesque village of Coombe Keynes, the race takes participants through the historic Lulworth Estate, featuring a mix of chalk downland and woodland paths. The 10km course offers stunning views and is..

The Blade Runner is a 7-mile multi-terrain race held on the Oakdale plateau near Cardiff, starting and finishing at wind turbines. The course loops around the village of Manmoel, offering an undulating and scenic route suitable for various running abilities, though not wheelchair accessible. The eve..

The Exeter 10K River Run is a well-organized running event held in Exeter, following a picturesque, flat, and traffic-free route along the River Exe. Ideal for runners of all abilities, especially beginners and those transitioning from shorter distances, it offers a scenic urban and nature mix cours..

The SCORE - UltraDrop Southwest is an adventurous running event taking place from June 27 to June 28, 2025, at Ocra Pavilion in Okehampton, Devon. Participants can choose between two distances: 100km and 50km. The race features a unique format where runners are transported to undisclosed starting lo..

The Maverick X Series South Downs 2025 is an ultra running event held at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, spanning the Hampshire and Sussex border. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, it offers four routes: Ultra (51 km, +1294 m elevation), Long (42 km), Middle (21.5 km), and Short (9 km). The course features..

The Maverick Adidas Terrex X-Series South Downs is a challenging trail running event held in Hampshire, UK. It offers multiple race distances including 51K, 42K, 21.5K, and 9K, catering to a range of abilities. The event is part of the tough and scenic X Series, known for its brutal yet stunning cou..

The Hangers Way 50K is a scenic ultramarathon event that takes place in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, starting at Alice Holt Country Park and finishing at Queen Elizabeth Country Park. This point-to-point trail run features a fully marked course that showcases the unique landscapes of the are..

The Damerham Dash is a family-friendly running event held at Damerham Sportsfield in Damerham, UK. Participants can choose between a 5km or 10km run along a fully marked, undulating course that winds through beautiful countryside, bridlepaths, and farmland not usually open to the public. The event w..

The Abbotts Ann Trail Runs, hosted by Muddy Runners, take place in the scenic Hampshire countryside near Andover, specifically at Bulbery Sports Fields, Abbotts Ann. The event features challenging yet beautiful undulating trail routes with spectacular views across the Test Valley. Participants can c..

A Guided Run: Hay Tor and the Tors Around It is a 10-mile trail running event held on the eastern side of Dartmoor. The route starts at the Hay Tor visitor center car park and features mainly grassy tracks with good footing, making it more trail than fell running. The course is undulating with gentl..

Faccombe Backyard Ultra, hosted by And-Over Trail Events, is an endurance running challenge held on the private Faccombe Estate in Hampshire, UK. Known as one of the toughest backyard ultras globally, the event features a 4.167-mile loop with 750 feet of elevation, run entirely off-road on establish..

The Serpent Trail is a scenic trail running event held in the South Downs National Park, Hampshire, UK, showcasing some of the most breathtaking and unique countryside in the South East. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, it offers five distances: 100km, 75km, 50km, 20km, and 10km, catering to a range of r..

The Otter Rail and River Run is an annual scenic off-road running event held at Tipton St John Playing Field in Devon, UK. It features a 10km race that follows public footpaths and rights of way through the picturesque Otter Valley, including riverside trails, Harpford woods, and the old Sidmouth ra..