Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2025-2026

We have found 183 Trailruns within 80 miles of Dorset. See below where and when you can find the races.

Tackle the scenic South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton, about 22 miles with 4,000 ft of ascent and a beach finish opposite the Mariner's Hotel. Enter solo, relay or Sid to Axe for a supported, chip timed coastal challenge.

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series and run 200 miles across unforgettable Welsh trails and mountains. Pick the South Wales route finishing at Worms Head in April 2026 or the Mid Wales loop starting and ending in Machynlleth in June 2026.

Run coast to coast across Devon on the Two Moors Way, traversing Dartmoor and Exmoor with ultra and marathon distances for every challenge. Scenic trails, mandatory GPS trackers and well stocked checkpoints keep you supported across this ep..

Total Coastal offers two challenging routes along the South West Coast Path: a 50 km Ultra starting Kingswear and finishing Ness at Shaldon, and a 13.1-mile Half Marathon from Preston Green near Paignton to Shaldon. The courses are multi-te..

Enjoy a scenic run or walk from Bath's southeast edge into Cotswold woods, hills and river valleys, choosing from four distances up to 26.5 miles. Finishers get a medal, food and drinks and recovery transport if needed.

Run the Butcombe Trail Ultra through the Mendip Hills AONB on self navigated 50 km or 50 mile courses that circle six pubs. Volunteer run, UTMB qualifying and perfect for adventurous trail runners seeking a scenic challenge.

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Blindfolded and dropped at an unknown location, The Drop in Winchester challenges solo runners and teams to find their way back over 10 or 15 miles as the crow flies. No maps or GPS allowed, just navigation, grit and a taste for adventure.

Event overview The Chase Trail Run 2026 is part of the Garmin UK Trail Running Festival on 26th April 2026. The event takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NA and is organised by ORA Events Limited. Entries close on 22nd A..

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The Portland Pig Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon event held at Grove Farm Estate, Portland, Dorset. In this unique race format, participants run a 4.167-mile (6,706 meters) loop every hour, starting on the hour, continuing until only one..

Join the East Devon Round, a friendly trail running festival over the first May bank holiday at Offwell. Choose from challenging ultra routes or shorter trail runs, enjoy camping, communal meals, live tracking and a relaxed mini event for a..

Experience the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge from Chale, tracing dramatic coastal cliffs past the Needles, Cowes and Ventnor. Multiple distances, strong support and camping options welcome runners and walkers seeking a scenic big day or two..

The Bluebell Bash is a trail running event in Manswood, Wimborne, UK, organized by Tri-Counties Trail Running. It offers three distances—half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, and 5K—with full accessibility for canicross. Runners traverse scenic..

BigWayRound Winchester is a scenic trail run from 14 miles to a 50K ultramarathon across the South Downs and along the River Itchen, with chip timing and self seeded waves. Choose a finisher medal or plant a tree to celebrate your finish.

Enjoy spring trails at Harewood Forest in Hampshire with Muddy Runners, choosing from 5 km or 10 km routes across undulating woodland tracks. A friendly, scenic race perfect for trail newcomers and regulars alike.

The Collingbourne Races, held at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall, offer a scenic off-road running experience through the beautiful Collingbourne woods. Featuring a half marathon and a 10km race, the course includes bridle paths, woodland trac..

Take on the Westcountry Ultra Flat, a 50 mile point to point ultramarathon on 9 May 2026 from Taunton to Minehead. Enjoy a pancake flat first half followed by scenic coastal climbs, rocky beaches and unforgettable views to the finish.

Join the Westcountry Ultra Hilly 50, a scenic yet testing 50 mile trail ultramarathon near Minehead on 9 May 2026. Coastal views, woodland and moorland, six aid stations and a finisher medal make this a memorable challenge.

Take on the Westcountry Ultra 100 mile point to point across Somerset coastline and countryside, with coastal paths, limestone cliffs and a dark skies reserve. With a 32 hour cut off and 13 aid stations, this scenic but demanding ultramarat..

Run the Sid Valley Ring Half or Third Marathon on 9 May 2026 and soak up coastal, woodland and country lane scenery. Choose 22 km or 13.5 km, expect hills and mud, and help maintain the trail with your entry.

Take on Endurancelife Exmoor on 9 May for sweeping moorland, cliffs and wooded combes with routes from 10K to an Ultra, featuring stiff climbs and stunning coastal views. Fully marked courses, electronic timing and a finishers medal make it..

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