Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2025-2026

Race to the King on 20 June 2026 invites runners to explore the South Downs and Monarch's Way at West Dean Gardens, with coastal and castle views. Distances from 30 to 100 km include full support, food stops and a hot finish meal.

Run the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site on 20 to 21 June with self navigated multi distance races from Poole to Exmouth. Enjoy scenic coastal trails, live GPS tracking and well stocked aid stations for a professionally managed challenge.

Take on the Serpent Trail in the South Downs on 4 July 2026, with routes from 10 km to 100 km across heathland, ancient woods and chalk hills. Camping, coach transfers, food and a licensed bar make it a perfect weekend for runners and walke..

Hope Trail Festival at Newnham Park in July offers 12, 24 and 36 hour looped endurance races on a scenic 5 mile trail. Camp, enjoy food stalls and live results while chasing bespoke medals, trophies and the 100 mile buckle.

The 24 Cider Challenge is a 24-hour solo running or walking event held at Myncen Farm in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Set on a privately owned farm, the course features undulating trails through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty trac..

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with pe..

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants ha..

Tackle the Dragon Coastal Races across the stunning Wales Coast Path with 100, 50 and 30 mile ultra trail options all finishing in Cardiff Bay. Run beaches, dunes and shingle with checkpoint support, GPS tracking and a celebratory finish at..

The Bell Plod is a friendly, relaxed trail run/walk organised by Running Events Devon, held at Myncen Farm in Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The one-lap course runs on a privately owned farm, by permission of the owner, weaving throu..

ON TOUR - The Bumble Plod is a relaxed, family-friendly trail event organized by Running Events Devon. It takes place at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The course is a single lap through privately owned farmland, includi..

Event overview The Apple Plod 10K.ish is a trail running event on Sunday, 19 July 2026, organised by Running Events Devon. The race distance is 10K and is described as undulating trail on a two-lap course. Participants may run or walk; ther..

Experience the Wye Valley Tunnel Run, racing through the atmospheric Tidenham Tunnel and scenic riverside and old railway paths. Distances suit everyone from a Colourbust family fun run to a full marathon, with trail charm and big event ene..

Take on the South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge around Dunster, a scenic 50 km loop along the Minehead section of the South West Coast Path across Exmoor with about 1600 m of climb. Enjoy staffed aid stops, camping, GPS tracking and post ra..

Take on the Dartmoor Crossing or the shorter Great Escape, two scenic trail races across wild moorland finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club on 1 August 2026. Expect big climbs, sweeping views and a bespoke finisher medal.

Event overview Totnes 10K takes place on Sunday 2nd August 2026. The organisers note that the permanent route adopted after erosion measures is now around 11K, though the event is still called the 10K. The race is largely off road and follo..

Run the Mendip Marauder, a scenic but hilly trail on the Mendip Way with 30 or 50 mile options that traverse Ebbor Gorge, Cheddar and woodlands before a memorable finish on Uphill Sands Beach. Well marked trails and staffed aid stations sup..

Run a scenic multi terrain 10 km through the Ramsbury Estate, starting and finishing at Ramsbury Brewery. Choose standard or canicross entries and celebrate with a medal and a post race beer from the brewery.

Experience the Two Tunnels in Bath, a unique run through two lit, surfaced railway tunnels and rolling paths. Options span short Colourburst runs up to marathon and 50 km distances, with proceeds supporting Sustrans.

Run the Southampton Running Festival on 16 August 2026 at Southampton Common with 5K, 10K, half marathon and junior races. Scenic laps through woodland, ponds and parkland, plus an event village and a focus on sustainability.

Run the Summer Green Man Ultra around Bristol on the Community Forest Path, choose 45 mile or 30 mile clockwise loops, self navigated with checkpoints for water and timing. Expect woodland views, tough terrain and a bespoke finisher medal.