Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2026-2027

A trail running event across Dartmoor National Park on 27 September 2026, offering a 20 mile and a 14 mile Wee Beastie across moorland and tors. Proceeds support Hospiscare and the race includes chip timing and finishers medals.

A waymarked 100 miles circumnavigation of Dartmoor across varied moorland, woodland and riverside trails with six indoor checkpoints and GPS tracking. A 51 miles Granite 50 option follows the eastern section with three checkpoints.

A 50 mile trail race across eastern Dartmoor with over 2000 metres of ascent, multiple checkpoints, GPS support and a 15 hour time allowance, starting in Scorriton and finishing in Okehampton.

A point to point 50 km ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront, with feed stations, GPS route files and a bespoke finisher medal.

Trail races from 5 km to 51 km starting at Queen Elizabeth Country Park on the South Downs, with marked courses, fuel outposts and mandatory kit for the longer routes.

Forest of Bere timed event with flexible start format, a 3.28 mile lap and options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station offers sweet and savoury food including signature potatoes and vegan choices; 20% of proceeds go to Forestry England.

A multi terrain 10 mile race through Stover Country Park with a separate 1 mile Fun Run for children. The event is limited to 325 runners and offers medals, parking, changing rooms and free race photos.

A trail half marathon through the Quantock Hills with technical trails, climbs, stiles and stream crossings. The route has marshals, two feed stations and clear signage, with awards for top finishers and weekend camping and bunkhouse option..

A lap-based trail event at Mill Marsh Park on 04 October 2026, with a 5.3 km lap that can be repeated for distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible start times, a 7 hour time limit, and medal or lower-cost no-medal entry options are offered.

Half marathon and 10 km races at RAF Greenham Common in Thatcham, Berkshire. The traffic free, flat course has water stations, free parking and a children's race paid on the day for £5; proceeds support New Life Special Care Babies.

An off road marathon from Salisbury to Winchester on 4 October 2026, run mostly on historic country tracks. The event offers full, half and a five mile mini, includes buses and finisher items, and raises funds for local charities.

The Coastal Chaos will take place in Guernsey on Sunday 4 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 9 miles.

A chip timed 10 km trail race through Somerset countryside passing the Stony Littleton Long Barrow, with full medical cover, Race Nation app integration, secure baggage drop, showers, free parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

A seaside 12 km race in Studland Bay, Dorset, starting and finishing at the National Trust visitors centre. Prizes for the top three men and women and a race memento for all participants.

Trail event at Ashton Court Estate offering 6 km and 10 km trail or ruck options with GORUCK Rucker 4.0 and competitive or open categories.

The The South Hams Ultra will take place in Kingsbridge on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run between 26 and 100 miles.

The La Tollevastaise will take place in Tollevast on Saturday 10 October 2026.

An LDWA members only 50 mile event from Crowcombe with two loops into the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks, set in West Somerset in autumn. Mandatory kit, a live tracker, and prior long distance experience are required.

A 24 hour looped endurance event in Haldon Forest where runners complete one lap every hour and choose distances from 10k to ultramarathon. The final lap decides the winners and all participants receive wooden medals.

FOOBS Trail and Fun Runs on 11 October 2026 offers chip timed 10K and 6K trail races plus a 2K fun run at Old Basing and Lychpit Recreation Ground. Proceeds support Friends of Old Basing Schools.