Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2025-2026

Run the scenic Brecon to Cardiff Ultra, a fully marked 70 km one way race along the Taff Trail on 1 March 2026. Enjoy epic views, checkpoint support and a finishers medal as you cross the line at Coleg y Cymoedd in Nantgarw.

Take on the Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme, a winter mountain trail offering a challenging 75 km ultra or a 26.2 mile marathon across rugged ridges. Navigation, big climbs and stunning upland views make this a true mountain test.

Run the Weymouth Bay 10K on 1 March 2026 along a mostly flat, measured seaside course from Bowleaze Cove to Pleasure Pier. Entries open for 15 plus with on day registration and proceeds support Margaret Green Animal Rescue.

Tackle the Imber Ultra, a scenic 33.5 mile multi terrain trail run around the Imber Range on Salisbury Plain, starting in Westbury. Organised as a charity fundraiser, this classic March ultra promises tough trails, great camaraderie and fin..

Challenge yourself on scenic trails at Up on the Downs on 1 March 2026, starting and finishing at Breamore House near Salisbury. Choose from a half marathon, 10k or 5k with a Canicross option and earn a finisher medal.

Push your limits at Haldon Horror on 1 March 2026 in Haldon Forest Park with 3 hour, 6 hour or 12 hour formats on 5 mile laps and canicross options. Medals, live GPS tracking and free photos await, just bring a headtorch.

Take on the Brave 5km and 10km on 1 March 2026 in Exmouth for cliff, coastal path and beach running, starting and finishing at Sideshore. Mixed terrain routes, great views and proceeds support the Sideshore Project.

Take on the Winter Green Man Ultra around Bristol's Community Forest Path with 45 or 30 mile options, solo or in pairs. Self navigated route, staffed checkpoints and a festive finish at Ashton Park with a tech tee and bespoke medal.

Run through New Forest woods, heath and meadows at the Hinton Admiral Trail Run with trail, canicross and hiking options. Dog friendly one dog per runner and entries include chip timing, water stations and a finishers medal.

Brutal at Chawton is a raw trail run across muddy woodland, water filled craters and steep sided valleys with tight technical trails. Options for 5 km or 10 km include dedicated canicross waves so bring your dog and expect big challenges.

Wight Riot is a mixed terrain coastal run at Hordle Cliff West, with sweeping views of the Isle of Wight and a scenic stretch past Sturt Pond Nature Reserve. Choose distances from 5K to ultra marathon and earn a medal for completing a lap o..

Run at Larmer Tree Gardens on 8 March 2026 with distances from a one mile fun run to a full marathon. Wave starts, multiple formats and a full colour medal for finishers make this a scenic family friendly race day.

Explore dramatic Jurassic Coast paths from Old Harry Rocks to the ruins of Corfe Castle in a scenic trail run with 21, 16.5 and 10.5 km options. Finish under castle ruins then ride a private steam train back to Swanage for a memorable day.

Run the scenic Maverick Hampshire Trail at Matterley Basin near Winchester, tackling undulating South Downs trails past the River Itchen and through woodland on 24 km Half Marathon, 16 km and 5 km routes. Friendly vibe with on site parking.

Tough paired trail run across Dartmoor from the East Dart Inn in Postbridge, covering about 21 km with rugged climbs and sweeping moorland views. The third race in the Winter Pairs series, it is limited to 35 pairs and is pre entry only.

Experience the South Downs Way at Winter's End on 21 March 2026 with a point to point 50 mile ultramarathon from Arundel to Winchester or pick one of two marathon sections. Rewarding chalk ridge trails, ancient woodlands and well stocked ai..

Run through the South Downs and parkland around historic Stansted House on 21 March 2026. Choose 9.5, 15.5 or 21 km routes with on course support, finishers medals and a friendly vibe for all abilities.

Tackle the rolling lanes of Bratton in a scenic 11K road and multi terrain run that supports Bratton Jubilee Hall. Limited to 200 entries, this friendly event offers medals for all finishers and a lively village atmosphere.

The Way of the Dead is a rugged 50k Dartmoor traverse on 28 March 2026, finishing at Tavistock Stannary Brewing Company. Enter solo or in pairs for a scenic but testing navigational challenge across tors and moorland.

Beyond Bristol offers scenic 25 km and 55 km trail routes that follow the River Avon, pass beneath Clifton Suspension Bridge and climb through Leigh Woods. Fully waymarked with feed stations, chip timing and a finishers medal.