Trail Running calendar near Dunkeswell 2026-2027

An eight hour timed road event on 28 November 2026 near Littleham, Exmouth, with 5.3 km laps on a measured tarmac out and back route along an old disused train line. Entrants must be 18 or older and the field is limited to 75.

A trail event on the Erme Estuary and Flete Estate offering an 8.5 mile classic and a half marathon. Routes feature estuary crossings, marked marshalled course and a bespoke finisher medal.

An eight hour timed road event near Exmouth on an accurately measured tarmac out and back course along a disused train line. Flexible arrival on the day, lap length is 5.3 km and medals come from a mixed set.

Choose 10 Mile or 10K starting at Hengistbury Head and run Bournemouth seafront via Boscombe Pier on largely flat, traffic free paths with sea views. Chip timed and marshalled, the event offers water, post race treats and a medal for finish..

Trail races in Swanage along the Jurassic Coast Path with 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances, electronic timing and fully marked courses. Optional coach transport is available and standard entry terms include a 30 day refund window.

Join The Partridge in a Pear Tree at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye for a scenic offroad race through vineyards and rolling hills. Choose 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon or ultra, walkers welcome and virtual entries available.

New Forest Xmas Trails offers festive trail races from Holmesly Campsite in the New Forest. Distances range from 15 km to a 50 km ultramarathon on fully marked heath and woodland trails; opt to plant a tree instead of a medal.

Don your Santa suit and join 250 Santas and elves for a festive community 5 km at Tinkley Gate National Trust in Woodchester on 6 December 2026. Proceeds support Allsorts charity helping children and young people with additional needs.

Celebrate the season at 2 Turtle Doves at Pengethley Manor on 7 Dec, an offroad 2.5 km loop through vineyards and rolling hills with distances from 5k to ultra. Runners and walkers are welcome for a friendly, festive challenge.

Choose your distance from 5k to ultra and tackle scenic off road laps through Pengethley Manor's vineyards, with a testing hill on every circuit. Walkers and runners welcome at this one day stop in a 12 day Christmas race series.

Run the 4 Calling Birds at Pengethley Manor, part of a 12 day Christmas series, with distances from 5k to ultra and seven hours to complete. The off road loop climbs a hill and winds through two vineyards, welcoming runners and walkers.

Join the 5 Golden Rings Run at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye for a festive offroad challenge through vineyard trails with a hill each lap. Choose 5k up to ultra on a walker friendly course with medals and virtual entries.

Tackle the 6 Geese a laying Run at scenic Pengethley Manor, a tough offroad loop through vineyards with a hill each lap. Choose 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon or ultra, on site or virtual, open to runners and walkers aged 18 and over.

Run the 7 Swans a Swimming on 12 December 2026 at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye for a scenic offroad loop through manor grounds and vineyards. Distances range from 5k to ultra and the event welcomes walkers and runners.

Celtic Trail Races bring three winter trail distances in South Wales, from flowing single track to steep climbs, with views over the Brecon Beacons. Courses are waymarked and finish at Dare Valley Country Park with checkpoint support.

Tackle the 8 Maids a Milking Run at Pengethley Manor on 13 December 2026 with distances from 5k to ultra. Expect a very tough off road course with a hill each lap and up and down vineyard sections, open to walkers and runners.

Take on the Chilly Hilly 10 mile cross country run along West Wight coast and inland hills on 13 December 2026. Expect stunning views, friendly marshals and a warm finish with mince pies and mulled wine.

Join the 12 Drummers Drumming Run at Pengethley Manor on 17 December 2026 for off road loops through vineyards and rolling hills, with distances from 5k to ultra. A virtual option lets you take part anywhere and earn the same medal.

Join a spooky festive trail half marathon on 19 December near Bridgend, limited to 70 runners. Expect muddy technical trails, a steep climb, festive treats, a bespoke medal and a prize for best Christmas fancy dress.

Celebrate the season with the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run at Dare Valley Country Park, a 7 hour Time Challenge where you choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get a bobble hat and themed medal with distance pins and park a..