Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2026-2027

Coastal running from Exeter to Babbacombe Downs with 50k, marathon and half marathon options; cupless format, marked coast path, cut-offs, and a bespoke medal plus a warm pasty at the finish.

A community focused 10 km trail run at Dummer Down Farm on 6 September 2026. Off road course across grass, gravel and farm tracks with chip timing, a finisher medal and an event village; part of ticket sales supports Mind.

A team endurance event covering 100km along the South Downs Way in under 30 hours, with standard teams of four plus support crew and a new relay option for 2026. Teams raise funds for the Gurkha Welfare Trust.

A 10.5 mile trail race across southern Dartmoor, reaching Ryder's Hill and the Red Lake Volcano through rocky, boggy terrain with several river crossings.

Three fell races around Ventnor on the Isle of Wight offer routes from 3.8 km to 21 km with notable ascent. The series follows FRA rules, has entry limits and also serves as the SEAA Fell Running Championships.

Ventnor Horseshoe on Sat 12 Sep 2026 offers a scenic but testing 12 km fell course around Ventnor with 443 m of climb. Part of the Isle of Wight Fell Series, it is perfect for runners seeking a tough coastal hill challenge.

Start the IOW Fell Running Series with St Boniface Fell in Ventnor on Sat 12 Sep 2026, a punchy 3.9 km race with 235 m of climbing across scenic Isle of Wight terrain. Pre entry or on the day entries welcome.

A 5.25 km off road fell race on Dartmoor with 276 m ascent, starting and finishing at Sourton Village Hall. The course requires self navigation with compulsory checkpoints and includes separate marked junior races and category prizes.

Trail trail races of 10K, 27K and 50K start at Daggers Gate on the Lulworth Castle Estate with UK Athletics rules and age minimums.

A community running event at The Flete Estate on 12 September 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and a 1 km fun run, organised by Ivybridge Rotary Club to raise money for charity.

A *10 km* trail race around Cleveland Lakes organised by the Cotswold Lakes Trust, run on flat tree lined paths with water views. Participants must be 15 years or over and agree to the event terms.

Tackle the Wroxall Round on 13 September 2026, a scenic 21.1 km fell run around Ventnor with about 487 m of ascent. Open to adults, with on the day entries and team places, this is race 3 of the Isle of Wight Fell Running Series.

A second running of the 10K multiterrain race at Woodland Fort in Plymouth on 13 September 2026 with a two-lap course through woods, grass and quiet roads.

A *10k* forest run in Moreton Forest over mixed tracks and woodland paths with stiles, a stream and a final kilometre on quiet road. Minimum age 16; proceeds support charities and all finishers receive a medal.

A 10 km fell race at Seatown and Chideock Hill on 13 September 2026 with about 570 m of climb. Entry is available beforehand or on the day for a £20 fee and the minimum age is 18.

A multi terrain 10K around Crediton with mostly off road footpaths and fields, water stations, medals and prizes, and a finish on the school field.

The The Salmon Run Ultra will take place in Exmouth on Saturday 19 September 2026.

A 23 mile trail race on the Quantock Hills that pits human runners against horses, with a Pegasus Challenge four person relay. The event is held in Over Stowey and organised by Equi-Librium Coaching and Therapy CIC.

A scenic trail running event at Hambledon Vineyard offering races from 1 km to 20 km, chip timed with trophies and fundraising for Brain Tumour Research and Hambledon Primary School.

The Ham & Lyme 100K/50K will take place in Ham Hill, Somerset on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.