Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2025-2026

Enjoy scenic trail running and canicross around Wimbleball Lake on August 28, 2026, with 5K and 10K routes for runners and dog teams. Camping, parking and toilets on site make it a relaxed lakeside race day with medals for all finishers.

Enjoy an early evening trail run through the private Newnham Park estate in Plympton with 8 mile and 4 mile options. Canicross runners welcome and proceeds support Bowel Cancer West for a scenic charitable outing.

Test your limits at the Devon and Cornwall Backyard Ultra on 29 to 30 August 2026, where runners tackle 4.167 miles every hour until only one remains. Join a supportive, camping friendly event raising funds for Bowel Cancer West.

Tackle the Black Cattle Ultra in South Wales, a rugged point to point adventure finishing near Castell Coch. Choose 33 mile or 44 mile routes through mountains, wooded vales and villages, organised by the Ridge Runners community.

Take on the RIDUM 30 mile trail ultra around the ridge tops near Cardiff, with about 4,252 feet of climbing and sweeping south east Wales views. Enjoy fully stocked checkpoints, race crew support and a finisher medal.

Take a guided 30 mile run along the dramatic Jurassic Coast, passing Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay and Old Harry Rocks. This hilly, non competitive adventure is ideal for experienced trail runners seeking scenic, supported miles.

Dartmoor In A Day on 5 September 2026 is a supported cross country challenge across wild moorland with sweeping views to the sea. Choose 50 km or 30 km routes open to runners and walkers with checkpoints and navigation support.

Take on southern Dartmoor in this 10.5 mile trail challenge with over 550 metres of ascent and a dramatic volcano climb. Limited to 250 runners, the route features river crossings, bogs and sweeping moorland views.

Experience the Isle of Wight Fell Race Series in Ventnor on 12 and 13 September 2026, with three scenic, challenging races from a 3.8 km junior climb to a 21 km classic. Organized by Ryde Harriers, the weekend hosts the SEAA Fell Running Ch..

BigSky Trails concludes the Classic Element Trail Series, sending runners from Hyde Common across open plains and winding New Forest trails with wide horizon views. Choose 18 mile or marathon and take a bespoke medal or opt for a tree.

Experience Cranborne Chase from Salisbury Racecourse on scenic undulating trails. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10k along ancient droves and woodland tracks, with parking, showers and a medal for every finisher.

Run the Dartmoor Way on 2 3 October 2026 with the Full Circle 100 or Granite 50, two rugged trail races across moorland, woods and green lanes. Big climbs, indoor checkpoints and a true off road challenge for experienced runners.

The Run To The Sea - Bournemouth will take place in Bournemouth on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

Tackle Dartmoor with the Full Circle 100 or the rugged Granite 51 mile eastern loop across Dartmoor National Park. Expect waymarked moorland, woodland and riverside trails, strong on support with GPS tracking and finishers medals.

Run a scenic multi terrain 10 mile course through Stover Country Park and Teigngrace, mostly off road, at Stover School, Newton Abbot on Sunday 4 October 2026. Limited to 325 entries and includes a 1 mile fun run and bespoke finisher medals..

Take on the South Hams Ultra on 10 and 11 October 2026, a stunning multi distance trail around South Hams with 100 miles, 44 miles or marathon options. Expect coastal views, estuaries, a ferry crossing and tough, rewarding terrain.

The The Maverick Jurassic Coast X-Trail will take place in Corfe Castle on Saturday 17 October 2026. This trail is organized by Maverick Race. You can run between 13 and 56 kilometers.

Run across the sands of West Wittering at the Witterings Beach Run this November, with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options and canicross entries. Enjoy coastal views, chip timing and a finisher medal on a plastic free, dog friendly course.

Run the rolling South Downs from Goodwood Racecourse this November, with 12km, 19km or 21km trail options. Tackle chalk tracks, forest trails and big views, enjoy on course support, chip timing and a finisher medal, and dogs are welcome.

Explore ancient woodland and open heath in the New Forest with 10 km, 17 km or 22 km trail options. Enjoy waymarked gravel paths, on course support and a finisher medal, and note water stations are plastic free so bring a reusable cup.