Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2025-2026

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Day Race is a scenic running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between a 5km or 10km race, with routes that showcase the beauty and diversity of the arboretum's landscape. The event is designed to..

XTERRA Matterley is an off-road sporting event held at the scenic Matterley Basin in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Scheduled for February 14-15, 2026, it offers a variety of race formats including duathlons and trail runs suitable for athletes of all levels. The duathlon races feature distances such as..

The Wild & Mild Night Run is a challenging trail race held in South Brent, UK, featuring 9-mile and 5-mile distances across trail and open moorland. The course begins with a mainly uphill stretch along the river to Shipley Bridge, followed by a tarmac section before entering Dartmoor. Runners naviga..

The Dalwood 3 Hills is a popular multi-terrain running event held in Dalwood, near Axminster, Devon. Scheduled for February 15, 2026, it offers three distances: a challenging 10-mile course featuring hills, mud, and river crossings; a 5km "Dalwood Dash" with similar terrain; and a new 3km "Dalwood D..

The Dartmoor Winter Traverse is a fully supported endurance event held on Dartmoor, UK, offering two distances: a challenging 50 km ultra and a 30 km option. Participants run or walk from south to north across some of the most remote and wild parts of the moors, including landmarks like Red Lake, th..

The Two Tunnels Races, taking place in February 2026, offer a unique running experience through Bath's historic underground tunnels, the longest of their kind in the UK. Participants can choose from a variety of distances, including ultra marathons, half marathons, 10km, 5km, and family-friendly Col..

BigMud Trails (EARTH) is the first event in the Classic Element Trail Series, celebrating the element of Earth. Set in the scenic Meon Valley at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, participants can choose between a 16-mile or marathon distance, both featuring challenging single-lap courses with significan..

The South Downs Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail running event starting and finishing at Harting Down in West Sussex. The course showcases some of the best sections of the South Downs Way and nearby areas, including Beacon Hill, Cocking Down, and the ancient woodlands of Kingley Vale, known for its..

The Hameldown Hammer is a premier trail running event held in Widecombe-In-The-Moor, Dartmoor, featuring three challenging races: the Hammer Half Marathon, the 7EVEN (an 8-mile race), and the inaugural Ultra Hammer. The courses traverse rugged Dartmoor terrain with grassy, rocky, and occasionally mu..

The Brecon to Cardiff Classic is a 70-kilometer ultra running event held annually in Wales, following the scenic Taff Trail from Brecon in the Brecon Beacons National Park to Nantgarw near Cardiff. The fully marked, one-way course showcases diverse landscapes, starting with dramatic mountain scenery..

The Weymouth Bay 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Weymouth, Dorset, starting at Bowleaze Green near the Riviera Hotel. The course is an accurately measured out-and-back route featuring two laps, extending towards Pleasure Pier and returning via Overcombe. The mostly flat road terrain (88%) of..

The Imber Ultra is an annual trail running event covering over 33 miles, organized by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury. Held in the scenic Wiltshire area, the race offers a challenging course with multiple checkpoints, attracting trail running enthusiasts seeking a long-distance a..

The Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is a challenging 47.5-mile (75 km) winter mountain ultramarathon held in Wales, traversing 11 peaks from Brecon to Cardiff with approximately 2,680 meters of ascent. It demands excellent winter mountain running skills and fitness. The route starts at Brecon’s canal basin..

The Winter GMU is a challenging ultra marathon held annually around the City of Bristol, featuring 30- and 45-mile distances on a scenic loop following the Community Forest Path. The winter edition runs the course anti-clockwise, often presenting muddy and tough conditions, contrasting with the firm..

Winter's End - 50 Mile Ultra & Marathon is a scenic trail running event held along the South Downs Way National Trail, starting near Arundel, West Sussex, and finishing in Winchester, Hampshire. The event features a 50-mile ultramarathon and two marathon options covering either the first or second h..

The Bath 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier trekking and trail running event held in the historic city of Bath, UK. Participants can choose from 50 km, 29 km, or 10 km looped routes starting and finishing at Bath Racecourse. The course offers scenic views including the Royal Crescent, River Avon, and s..

The Way of the Dead is a challenging 50k running event traversing Dartmoor from east to west, organized by Wild Running. Participants can compete solo or in pairs, with live GPS tracking and three checkpoints that also serve as feed stations. The route features minimal ascent of 1389 meters but requ..

The La Diabolik de Ragnar will take place in La Hague on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run 9 kilometers.

The Bristol Trail & Ultra, held on 28 March 2026, is a trail running event in Bristol offering two distances: a 25km trail and a 55km ultra. Both races start and finish at Museum Square in central Bristol, taking runners through scenic woodland, riverside paths, parks, and disused railway lines. The..

The Minster Challenge 2026, held in Axminster, Devon, offers three running distances: 12km, 5km, and a 3km fun run suitable for all ages. Organized by Ruby Red Running in partnership with Axe Valley Academy, the event features a challenging course with hills and mud, promising an engaging trail runn..