Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2025-2026

Join the Ridgeway 40 on May 9 2026 for a scenic 40 mile walk along the Ridgeway across chalk downland. Limited entries and checkpoint support make this a rewarding challenge for prepared walkers.

Join the Hardy Half in Dorchester for scenic trail running with a 5 mile option or a challenging half marathon with about 1400 ft of climbing. Finish at Dorchester club where an event village, entertainment and local fundraising await.

Take on the Midhurst Milers Cocking 10k Trail, a scenic but challenging 10k across the South Downs with a steady climb and a fast downhill finish. Licensed and chip timed with medals, prizes and a lively race village.

Run or walk the stunning Jurassic Coast from Corfe Castle to Bridport, passing Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Chesil Beach. Distances from 10 km to 100 km with full support, camping options and a finisher medal.

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 at St Georges School for 10k and 2k routes through the village and along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath. Family friendly fun with marshalls, refreshments and a Slog Dog for every finisher.

Explore coastal and woodland trails at the private Flete Estate in Mothecombe, South Devon, including estuary shoreline and a beach crossing to Burgh Island. Choose 8.5 mile, 15 mile or almost 29 mile routes and earn a bespoke medal.

The Guernsey Ultra (GU36) will take place in Saint Peter Port on Sunday 17 May 2026.

Take on the London to Brighton Ultra on 23 and 24 May 2026, a scenic 100 km trail from Richmond to Brighton with about 1500 m of climb across the North and South Downs. Shorter distances, one and two day formats and camping are available.

Dartmoor Prison Break is a timed escape challenge from HMP Dartmoor where participants pick their own route to travel the furthest across the moor in 6, 12 or 24 hours. GPS tracked by Dartmoor Search and Rescue, all finishers get a medal.

The La Bri’zeuse will take place in Brix on Saturday 30 May 2026. You can run between 10 and 80 kilometers.

Run the scenic Southampton Common, winding through woodland, ponds and parkland with half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races. Enjoy marshalled routes, a lively event village with food and partner stalls and optional event T shirt.

BigSea Trails (WATER) is a trail running event held on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, starting and finishing on the sandy Knoll Beach at Studland. Part of the Classic Element Trail Series, this race celebrates the element of water with routes..

Run through two lit railway tunnels beneath Bath on routes from short fun runs to ultra distances. Starts and finishes at family friendly Brickfields Park and each entry supports Sustrans, making it a memorable community day out.

Take on the iconic South Downs Way 100, a 100 mile non stop trail race across chalk ridges from Winchester to Eastbourne on 13 June 2026. Expect rolling views, tough climbs and a 30 hour cutoff for seasoned ultrarunners.

Take in stunning coastal views at Rame Head with races from kids runs and a 10K up to half and full marathon, plus 10K canicross. Rugged coastal trails, full race support, chip timing and finishers medals make for a memorable day by the sea..

Run the Maverick Dorset Trail at Wilkswood Farm near Swanage on 13 June 2026. Pick 7 km, 13 km or 23 km routes along the Jurassic Coast with rocky shorelines, steep climbs and stunning sea views.

Run the South Downs Way 50 km on 13 June 2026, a scenic chalk ridge ultra with about 4,000 ft of climb across mostly trail. Four aid stations, a 9 hour cut off and a memorable finish at Queen Elizabeth Country Park await.

Run the dramatic Cheddar Gorge on trails across the Mendip Hills, from a fun 1k up to a full marathon, with cliff top views, meadows and rugged rock underfoot. Finishers of 6km and longer earn a two sided event medal.

Take in sweeping views from Watership Down on scenic trails with marathon, half and 10K options. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, goody bag and a keepsake beer glass while supporting Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.

The La Barjo Ultra & Raid de l'Archange will take place in La Hague from Friday 19 June 2026 to Sunday 21 June 2026. You can run between 15 and 80 kilometers.