Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2025-2026

The Sid Valley Ring Half Marathon, held in Sidmouth, Devon, follows the scenic Sid Valley Ring walking route. The 22km course features an uphill start, traversing quiet country lanes, footpaths, and picturesque villages such as Sidbury, Harcombe, and Salcombe Regis. Runners experience a climb to 236..

Endurancelife Exmoor is a challenging trail running event set in the rugged and scenic western area of Exmoor National Park, England. It offers four distances: 10K (6.3 miles), half marathon (13.3 miles), marathon (26.5 miles), and ultra marathon (31.8 miles), each featuring significant ascents rang..

Race The Tide is a trail running event held at the scenic Flete Estate in Mothecombe, South Devon. It offers three challenging distances: a Long Marathon of nearly 29 miles, a Long Half-Marathon of 15.5 miles, and an 8.5-mile Watery Woodland Trail. The courses feature a mix of private footpaths, woo..

The Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge is a premier UK trail running and trekking event held along Dorset’s stunning World Heritage coastline. Participants can choose from multiple distances including 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km, and a 10km option in Bridport. The full 100km route starts at Corfe Castle, pa..

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

The London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held annually, covering distances of 100km, 50km, 25km, and 10km. Starting in Richmond, West London, participants traverse the scenic North Downs and Surrey & Sussex countryside, with the full 100km route continuing over the South Do..

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

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 that showcase stunning coastal and countryside scenery, inc..

The Two Tunnels Races, held in Bath, UK, offer a unique running experience featuring the longest underground sections in the UK. The course passes through the historic Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m), both well-lit and surfaced, providing a flat and scenic route beneath the ci..

The Rame Head Race is a scenic running event held at Mount Edgcumbe Peninsula near Torpoint, accessible by a short ferry ride from Plymouth. The race features a 10.5K single loop mostly along the coastal path, offering stunning views and varied terrain with hills and flat sections. Participants can..

The Centurion South Downs Way 100® is a challenging 100-mile non-stop ultramarathon held annually in Southern England, following the entire South Downs Way National Trail. Starting near Winchester and finishing in Eastbourne, the course features stunning rolling hills, ancient forts, picturesque vil..

The Centurion South Downs Way 50km is a challenging non-stop trail race held entirely within the South Downs National Park in Southern England. Starting at Matterley Bowl near Winchester, the 50km course follows the scenic South Downs Way National Trail, featuring rolling hills, ancient forts, pictu..

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is a demanding off-road running event held at Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Somerset, within the stunning Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering distances from 1km fun runs to a full marathon, the course features diverse terrain including open fields, flat..

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 300 kilometers.

The Jurassic Coast 100 is a challenging ultra running event held along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast in South West England. Participants can choose from multiple distances: 33 km (Beer to Exmouth), 50 km (Lyme Regis to Exmouth), 70 km (Poole to Weymouth), 100 km (Weymouth to Exmouth), and..

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 tracks, offering a scenic and natural running experience. Partic..

The Cider Challenge SOLO is a 12-hour timed running and walking event held on 18th July 2026 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 tracks, offering a scenic and natural runn..

The Bell Plod is a fun and relaxed trail running event held at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. Suitable for all abilities aged four and above, participants can run or walk a one-lap course through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty tracks on privately owned farmland. The..

The Bumble Plod is a fun, relaxed trail running and walking event held at Myncen Farm in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Suitable for all abilities aged four and above, participants can enjoy a one-lap course through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty tracks on privately owned farmland. The event..

The Apple Plod 10K.ish is a relaxed trail running event held at Myncen Farm in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Scheduled for Sunday, 19th July 2026, the race features a two-lap, approximately 10K course that winds through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty tracks on private farmland. Designed for..