Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2026-2027

Experience an obstacle course race at the historic Badminton Estate in Gloucestershire. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 21K distances featuring up to 30 obstacles across a fast and flat countryside course.

Run through the scenic trails of Southampton Common at this multi distance festival. Explore a Site of Special Scientific Interest featuring woodland and lakes while enjoying a well serviced event village.

Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.

Join the Gt. Links Tor Flyer on Dartmoor for a challenging 7.5 km fell race with 388 m of climb, finishing at the Fox & Hounds in Lydford. Open to seniors and juniors with pre and on the day entry.

Experience a self navigating ultra marathon through the rolling hills and green spaces around Bristol. Choose between 30 and 45 mile routes featuring checkpoints, pacers, and a finishers medal or commemorative buckle.

Follow an ancient pilgrim trail along the coast and countryside from Southampton featuring a unique boat crossing over the Hamble River. Choose between a 15 mile or marathon distance with finishes at historic landmarks.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Portsmouth with a unique interval based format. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay categories across multiple distance options for a 10 round fitness challenge.

Experience scenic trail running at Wimbleball Lake with 5km and 10km routes across the dam. This event features chip timing, custom medals, and dedicated Canicross categories for runners and their dogs.

Experience an evening trail run on a private estate at Newnham Park in Devon. Choose between 4 or 8 mile distances for solo runners or canicross with all proceeds supporting Bowel Cancer West.

Experience a point to point mountain ultra from the Black Mountains to Cardiff featuring scenic ridges and historic castles. Choose between 33 or 44 mile distances with indoor aid stations and self navigation along the Cambrian Way.

Test your endurance by running 4.167 miles every hour on the hour until only one runner remains. This unique event supports Bowel Cancer West and includes on site camping for all participants.

Test your endurance at this 8 hour timed challenge along a scenic disused railway line in Devon. Run or walk as many laps as you choose in a flexible and supportive environment.

Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you choose in this flexible eight hour timed event along a scenic disused railway line in Bridestowe. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome to join this undulating off road challenge.

Enjoy an 8 hour timed challenge along a scenic disused railway line in Devon. Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you like at your own pace with a flexible start time and inclusive atmosphere.

A classic fell race near Machen featuring a 7km course with 365m of ascent. Entry is on the day only for runners over 18. The route demands proper footwear and may require mandatory weather gear.

Join a guided 30 mile group run along the stunning Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck. This hilly route features historic landmarks and scenic trails with the support of an experienced coach.

Experience a 30 mile ultra marathon along the scenic ridge tops of the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk in South East Wales with no time limits and full course support.

Cross the wild landscape of Dartmoor in this fully supported 50 km or 30 km journey. Open to runners and walkers, the route features remote valleys, ancient tors, and expert guidance from professional Mountain Leaders.

Haytor Heller is a single lap, off road moorland race of about 6 miles around Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing and a strict cut off at Hound Tor. The event has a 350 runner limit and entries open in spring.

Experience a unique run through the National Arboretum on solid forest paths. With distances from 1 mile to a half marathon, this event offers a scenic and flat course for runners of all ages.