Trail Running calendar near Dorset 2025-2026

Enjoy an early evening trail run at Newnham Park on Friday 28 August 2026, with 8 and 4 mile looped courses set on estate trails. Canicross runners are welcome and proceeds support the work of Bowel Cancer West.

Run point to point along the Cambrian Way into Cardiff with two scenic trail ultra options, 44 miles from Llanthony Priory or 33 miles from Abergavenny. Expect rugged fells, woodlands and a dramatic finish near Castell Coch.

Take on the Steam Challenge in Bridestowe on 30 August 2026 for a scenic out and back on an old rail line, run or walk 5.3 km laps and complete as many as you can within the event time limits. Places are limited to 70 entrants and medals aw..

Join a guided 30 mile trail run around the Isle of Purbeck, tackling very hilly coastal paths and 1400 m of ascent through iconic spots like Corfe Castle and Old Harry Rocks. This non competitive group run is scenic, challenging and social.

Take on the RIDUM 30 mile ultra on September 5, 2026 exploring ridge top trails around the Rhymney Valley with big climbs and mostly off road terrain. Well stocked checkpoints and post race care await finishers.

Join Dartmoor In A Day Saturday 5 September 2026, a supported across Dartmoor challenge with 50 km and 30 km routes open to runners and walkers. Enjoy wild moorland, river crossings and stunning views with checkpoints, GPS trackers and moun..

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Dartmoor, a challenging 6 mile off road loop from Haytor Rock. Expect steep climbs, fast descents, woodland stretches and a stream crossing for a classic moorland race.

Join the Carnival Chase on 6 Sep in Warminster Town Park for 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run. Enjoy a scenic country lane course by the boating lake, medals for all and a lively event village.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

Test your legs on the Dartmoor Volcano Race, a scenic 10.5 mile trail that climbs to Ryder's Hill and winds past the Red Lake Volcano. Rugged moorland, river crossings and sweeping views make this a bold and memorable challenge.

Challenge coastal ridges and rolling hills at the Isle of Wight Fell Race Series in Ventnor on 12 and 13 September 2026. Three scenic races from a short St Boniface dash to a 21 km Wroxall Round make this weekend a must for fell runners.

Ventnor Horseshoe on Sat 12 Sep 2026 offers a scenic but testing 12 km fell course around Ventnor with 443 m of climb. Part of the Isle of Wight Fell Series, it is perfect for runners seeking a tough coastal hill challenge.

Start the IOW Fell Running Series with St Boniface Fell in Ventnor on Sat 12 Sep 2026, a punchy 3.9 km race with 235 m of climbing across scenic Isle of Wight terrain. Pre entry or on the day entries welcome.

Tackle the Wroxall Round on 13 September 2026, a scenic 21.1 km fell run around Ventnor with about 487 m of ascent. Open to adults, with on the day entries and team places, this is race 3 of the Isle of Wight Fell Running Series.

Salmon Run on 19 September 2026 is a scenic community run from Exmouth to Dulverton offering a 43 mile ultra or relay sections for teams. Celebrate river conservation with music, local activities and a medal for all finishers.

BigSky Trails on 20 Sept 2026 invites runners to airy high New Forest routes as the finale of the Classic Element series. Pick 18 miles, marathon or 50k ultramarathon across open plains and winding woods on fully marked, marshalled routes.

Looped trail running at Avon Tyrrell in the New Forest, circling a Grade I listed manor on technical forest trails that blend scenery and challenge. Pick your distance on the day from 5K to ultramarathon and earn a finisher medal.

Enjoy scenic off road runs or walks around Fleet Lagoon in Dorset, with 10k, half marathon, marathon, a new four person marathon relay and a canicross category. Trails are waymarked and the event raises funds for local charities.

Race on the Chase features marathon, half marathon and 10k routes across rolling chalk downland, woodland and ancient sites in Martin Down, finishing at Salisbury Racecourse. Every finisher gets a medal and the top three men and women win t..

Run wild Dartmoor in early October with the Dartmoor Way from Okehampton, choose the challenging 100 mile Full Circle or the rugged 51 mile Granite 50. Waymarked and fully supported, routes across moorland promise epic scenery.