Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2026-2027

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.

MacTuffX Swindon on 11 October 2026 at County Ground mixes ten Xercises with repeated runs in solo, doubles or five person relay formats, with standard and LITE weight divisions and entry options for different distances.

A 20 mile trail run or hike in South Devon starting and finishing at Broadsands Beach in Torbay. The route goes inland to Kingswear then along the South West Coast Path with about 4000 ft ascent, three aid stations and a cupless policy.

A community off road running event in Marshfield on Sunday 11 October 2026 with children's and adult distances. Entries support Marshfield Primary School and the routes use temporary access across private land.

A 10 mile multi terrain race around Colyton with about 80% off road, woodland climbs, two cupless water stations and age category prizes.

A community-focused trail event at Blaise Castle Estate offering 1K, 5K and 10K distances, cultural food, live music and activities. Organised by Black Trail Runners to increase ethnic diversity in UK trail running.

Trail races on the Isle of Purbeck and Jurassic Coast with five route options, including a 100 km ultra and a 52 km ultra. Marked courses, outposts, mandatory kit for long routes and GPS tracking for ultra runners.

A roughly 12 km off road race on 18 October 2026 through bridle paths and the Imber Range, passing close to the Westbury White Horse. Limited to 200 places, the event offers gender and veteran prizes and a bespoke finisher medal.

Three multi terrain trail runs near Honiton, East Devon on 18 October 2026. Routes of 10 km, 5 km and 3 km feature hills, mud and river crossings, with refreshments sold at the village hall.

A 12.5 miles autumn trail race from Keynsham with two stream crossings, water stations, canicross places and a finisher medal for every runner.

A family-friendly colour run plus a chip timed 5 km trail through Box village and the Bybrook valley on 18 October 2026.

Day one of a two day mountain marathon at Westermill Farm, Exford, featuring a 40 km course with 1800 m of climb. Teams of two must pre-enter and the entry fee covers both race days and campsite.

A hip hop themed coastal run at Milford on Sea offering flexible distances from 5K to ultra and 5.3 km laps, with aid stations, a cupless policy, bag drop and a themed medal.

Mendip Muddle is a 20 km multi terrain fell race in Somerset with about 420 m of climbing. Headquarters are at Charter House Outdoor Activity Centre; on course water and first aid are provided and prizes are awarded by category.

Routes along the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton include Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options on hard packed gravel towpaths. The event is cupless so runners must carry their own water and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

An evening trail event at Haldon Forest Park on 30 October 2026 offering a 2.5 km fun run plus 5 km and 10 km running and canicross options, free race photography and a Halloween 2025 medal for each finisher.

An eight hour lap event on an old disused train line near Bridestowe with flexible starts, **5.3 km** laps and medals for finishers.

Evening Halloween trail run at Hogmoor with kids 3.3K, adult 6.6K or 10K options, a canicross race, spooky features and medals for finishers.

A timed, lap-based run along the Itchen Way in Winchester with 2.62 mile loops, a seven hour limit, flexible start times, an aid station with vegan options, and a bespoke finisher's medal.

Coastal trail running on West Wittering Beach with 15.3k, 10k and 5k routes across sandy flats and short trails, chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal. Canicross is accommodated and the course is clearly signposted.