Trail Running calendar near Escot Park 2025-2026

Join the Hardy Half in Dorchester for scenic trail running with a 5 mile option or a challenging half marathon with about 1400 ft of climbing. Finish at Dorchester club where an event village, entertainment and local fundraising await.

Run or walk the stunning Jurassic Coast from Corfe Castle to Bridport, passing Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Chesil Beach. Distances from 10 km to 100 km with full support, camping options and a finisher medal.

Race The Tide showcases coastal paths, estuary shores and woodland with a memorable causeway crossing to Burgh Island. Choose marathon, half marathon or a shorter woodland trail for a scenic, well marked run and finisher medal.

Take on the OTT Marathon through the stunning Brecon Beacons on 16 May 2026, tackling iconic climbs past Pen y Fan on a challenging looped trail. A 10 mile option offers a shorter taste of the same wild, scenic terrain.

Tackle the True Grit Trail Half Marathon, a rugged 13.1 mile route through quarry, forestry and mud around Bedford Park. With only 50 places, tough climbs including Mount Mayhem, and a bespoke finisher medal, it is a raw, rewarding trail ch..

Run scenic, fully off road trails around Roadford Lake with options from 1K kids up to a half marathon, plus canicross and family distances. Enjoy a festival weekend of open water swims and triathlon events, medals, snacks and a friendly vi..

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 at St Georges School for 10k and 2k routes through the village and along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath. Family friendly fun with marshalls, refreshments and a Slog Dog for every finisher.

Take on the Rocky at 50 Run Wales, a relaxed 7 hour time challenge at scenic Dare Valley Country Park where you pick your distance from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km. Finishers earn themed medals and enjoy tasty aid station treats.

Take on coastal cliff trails in North Devon and Cornwall on 6 June 2026, with wild, remote scenery and sweeping sea views. Choose a 37 mile ultra, the Clovelly marathon or a 16 mile route, all fully marked with volunteers and a medal.

Run 40 mile along the Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth, enjoying golden beaches, cliffs, Ogmore Castle and stepping stones. Staffed checkpoints, medals and no time limit make this a relaxed coastal challenge.

Run the Brecon Beacons at Midnight Mountain Marathon on June 6, 2026, starting in daylight and finishing under the stars, so some may need a torch. Take part in Marathon, Half Marathon or Bergen pack races and earn a medal and a mug of tea.

Conquer the Dartmoor Discovery, a 32 mile single lap road ultramarathon across wild moorland with rewarding climbs and panoramic views. Limited to 275 runners, it finishes with a bespoke medal, tech tee, free food, a bar and an after race d..

Run through two lit railway tunnels beneath Bath on routes from short fun runs to ultra distances. Starts and finishes at family friendly Brickfields Park and each entry supports Sustrans, making it a memorable community day out.

Explore the Purbeck coast with BigSea Trails WATER, a single lap trail that starts on Knoll Beach and takes in Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay and Old Harry Rocks. Expect rugged coastal scenery and varied terrain for a memorable day on the tra..

Run along the shoreline from Bournemouth Pier toward Boscombe on sand and over groynes, choosing 5K or 10K routes with lovely sea views. Great for all abilities, with marshalled support and a relaxed coastal vibe.

Enjoy a scenic coastal loop around Mount Edgcumbe at the Rame Head Race, offering varied terrain and sea views. Routes from 10.5 km to a full marathon plus canicross and kids races suit every runner.

Run the dramatic Cheddar Gorge on trails across the Mendip Hills, from a fun 1k up to a full marathon, with cliff top views, meadows and rugged rock underfoot. Finishers of 6km and longer earn a two sided event medal.

Run the dramatic Jurassic Coast on 20 to 21 June 2026 with self guided routes along the South West Coast Path, live GPS tracking and staffed aid stations. Distances from 33 km to an epic 105 mile challenge with ITRA points on select races.

Discover the wild heart of Exmoor at the Exmoor Running and Walking Festival, June 20 to 22 2025 at the Pinkery Centre. Choose from trail runs and walks from kids routes to 30 miles, and enjoy evening socials, film screenings and a sunset s..

Run 26 miles of the North Cornish Coast Path in the Boscastle Scramble, a supported self navigated marathon through coves, cliffs and rugged trail. Finish in Boscastle for medals, prizes and a well earned pub welcome.