Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2026-2027

A community run on 28 June 2026 at Damerham Sportsfield with fully marked, mostly off-road 5 km and 10 km routes plus a children's colour run, medals and category trophies, parking, food stalls and first aid cover.

A guided Dartmoor trail run of about 10 miles exploring Holne Moor and Ryder's Hill, with an optional swim at Sharrah Pool if conditions allow. Steady-paced, kit recommended includes trail shoes, waterproof and a change of clothes.

A mixed-terrain *10 km* organised by Emersons Green Running Club at Mangotsfield School, limited to 200 entries, with recycled-material medals and proceeds funding tree planting.

Trail running across the South Downs with distances from 10 km to 100 km, marked routes and checkpoints. Coach transport, camping, a kids race and on-site food and bar are available at Petersfield Rugby Club.

Vivo Life Superhuman Games is an outdoor hybrid fitness competition of five 20-minute workouts combining strength, endurance, rucking and obstacle racing. It takes place at Greville Smyth Sports Ground on 4 July 2026 and attracts diverse co..

The L'Embuscade will take place in Flamanville on Saturday 4 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 8 kilometers.

Run a flexible distance along Winchester's scenic Itchen Way in this American-themed event. Choose your own challenge from a 2.62-mile loop, with trophies for the best costumes. Enjoy a well-stocked aid station and a flexible start time.

A roughly 5 mile trail race in Haldon Forest Park near Exeter with water stations, age category prizes, a hillclimb championship and a donation to St Petrock's.

An evening trail event on 4 July 2026 based at the Fox Inn in Ansty, Dorchester with a 10k course and 220 m of elevation, venue music and food, accommodation options, finisher medals and trophies to third place male and female.

A 9.6 km fell race in Caerphilly on 4 July 2026 with 396 m of climb, held from Bedwas Community Hall. The partly marked course has a short walk from parking, an over-18 entry requirement, and team entries are free.

A short Dartmoor fell race of 3.1 miles with 300 m of ascent around Belstone. The unmarked route is marshalled in places and features steep climbs, rough moorland and a fast lumpy descent, finishing on the village green with tea and cakes.

Trail races of 5, 10 and 15 miles through Moors Valley Country Park on 5 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, feed stations, medical support and event merchandise.

Timed 12, 24 and 36 hour events run on a marked five mile trail loop at Newnham Park near Plymouth, with solo, pair and team entries and a separate timed kids race. Free participant camping, on site facilities and awards are provided.

A summer evening event in Corsham with an adult multi-terrain 10 km race and a 2 km junior race; licensed and insured, with fundraising for local charities.

A two evening 10K in Exeter on a new flat, officially measured road course with pacer trains for a range of target times. Finishers receive a medal and the event features chip timing and full course marshals.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle run in Southampton on Saturday 11th July 2026, offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with giant inflatables, five music zones, a finisher's medal and on-site food and water stations.

A scenic off-road 10 km through the Otter Valley plus a short fun run around Tipton St John playing field. Routes follow riverside tracks, public footpaths and the old Sidmouth railway line, with camping available.

A 50 km trail race from Studland Beach along the Purbeck Way that passes coastal landmarks like Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. One runner is appointed the Ferry who starts at the back and competitors aim to finish ahead of them.

A teams event at The Packhorse in South Stoke on 11 July 2026 where three person teams in compulsory fancy dress collect and carry a full cider barrel from Upper Midford back to the pub. Prizes include fastest time, best fancy dress and tea..

A near entirely off road 17 mile run and walk along the Little Dart River from Rackenford to Bridge Reeve, Chulmleigh, within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere. The route is marked and offers feed stations, marshals and one day access to pri..