Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2026-2027

An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.

Trail runs from Goodwood Racecourse into the South Downs National Park with three distance choices and canicross options. The course mixes forest tracks, bridleways and single-track trails with coastal and downland views on clear days.

A twilight off road 10k around Eastbury Park and Chettle with wooded sections and historic landmarks. Medals, trophies and refreshments included and entries are limited to 200.

A torchlit trail run from Winchester Athletics Track with 12 km and 22 km options across the South Downs Way and local trails. The course is fully marked; headtorches and at least 500 ml of fluid are required.

Three trail distances between Kingswear, Totnes and Dartmouth on waymarked coastal and riverside paths, with aid stations, mandatory navigation kit, and a bespoke finisher medal and cupcake.

A 7 mile chip timed trail race around The Blue Pool in Dorset on 7 November 2026. The route passes woodland, hills, heath and ridges and includes a capped canicross category; entry includes pool access for one adult and up to two children.

A multi terrain race of about 12 km around Barton Farm Country Park in Bradford on Avon on 2 November 2025, featuring a river crossing and off road sections; the event raises funds for Alzheimer's Support (West Wilts).

A ten mile cross country race in Chipping Sodbury with muddy, varied terrain and water obstacles. Held on Remembrance Sunday and preceded by a commemorative silence, it draws around 1300 runners.

Mid-November night and day off-road races around the Bath Skyline, offering 500 m, 5 km and 10 km options with marked trails, mud and panoramic city views.

Night trail running series across Somerset with four events offering 5 km and 10 km options and a bespoke wooden finisher’s medal available.

Timed multi lap event on the Itchen Way in Winchester on 14 November 2026, with 2.62 mile laps that add up to half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. Flexible start format, aid station with vegan options, bespoke finisher's medal.

Trail runs from Roundhill Campsite through New Forest National Park on wide hard packed gravel paths with free roaming ponies and deer. Distances of 21.6k, 16.7k and 10k include chip timing, a medal and on course refreshments.

A 10 mile multi terrain fell race around Castle Drogo under FRA rules, with about 1760 ft climb, cupless water stations at Fingle Bridge and the finish, wooded and river sections and a half mile climb on the Hunters Path.

MoRunning at Southampton Common offers chip timed 1.5k, 5k, 10k and a half marathon with medals, finisher headbands and on-site race facilities. The course mixes paths, trails and grass and is dog friendly and buggy usable.

A Movember charity run at Ashton Court Park offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals and headbands, mixed path and trail terrain, some hilly sections, and on course refreshments.

A trail event in the Meon Valley with 15.5, 21.5 and 40 mile options on the South Downs Way and surrounding paths. Routes are largely trail, include stocked checkpoints and are waymarked with GPX files available.

A six hour timed event at Dartington Hall with repeat 5 km laps and a canicross option. Mixed terrain, on-site catering and chip timing; proceeds support a new playground.

Night trail running from Corfe Castle in Dorset with three marked routes (15 km, 11 km, 5 km). Mixed underfoot conditions, ridge and single-track sections, one outpost on the long route, and facilities including food, toilets and a finisher..

An evening trail at Dartington Hall with 10K and 5K single-lap courses, 1K and 2K kids races, and canicross. Green Table will host registration and refreshments while the event raises funds for a new childrens playground.

An underground marathon at UCAP BUNKER near Portsmouth on 21 November 2026. The multi lapped route runs through low tunnels, has a six and a half hour cut off, and requires a headtorch and cycle helmet.