Trail Running calendar near Isle of Portland 2026-2027

A 12-hour solo trail challenge on a private Dorset farm on 18 July 2026, with undulating off-road terrain, lap-based timing, medal and goodies for finishers, and limited entries.

Three coastal trail races follow the Wales Coast Path to a shared finish at Cardiff Bay, offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 30 miles routes with marked navigation, checkpoints and drop bag support.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Westpoint, Exeter is an obstacle course over mixed surfaces with a tarmac start and finish, staggered wave starts, an age limit of 13 and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

The Bell Plod is a one lap trail event at Myncen Farm across fields, grass, wild flowers, crops and dusty tracks. Suggested minimum age 4 years; children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum 64 entrants and a weekend camping op..

A one-lap trail run across fields and tracks at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, held alongside The Bell Plod with different medals for each. Limited to 100 entrants, with a camping option over the weekend of 17 to 19 July 2026.

A countryside trail run near Blandford Forum on privately owned farmland, featuring a two-lap course of about 10 km to be completed within two and a half hours, with limited entries and weekend camping available.

Multi-distance runs along the Wye Valley Greenway, including a long lit tunnel section. Mostly flat routes on former railway track with feed stations, clear marking and event medals for 5 km or longer.

A traditional off road fell race to Selworthy Beacon on Exmoor of about 4 miles with 1000 ft of ascent and descent. The course is self navigated with compulsory checkpoints and prizes for summit firsts and category winners.

A new 100 mile team relay in South Devon on 19 July 2026, split into 16 legs from 5 km to just under 16 km. Teams of 10 to 16 runners compete for awards while the event raises funds for two local charities.

A chip timed five mile trail race through Queen Elizabeth Country Park in PJC's 50th anniversary year, with woodland terrain, refreshments, and a capped field of 250 entrants.

A 10 km mixed-terrain event around Valley Park and Knightwood split into five timed stages, featuring chip timing, marshals, a kids Twiglet Tour, on-course water and food at the finish.

Pretty Muddy 5k in Central Park, Plymouth on 19 July 2026 is a mud obstacle course of climbs, crawls and slides over hardstanding, gravel and grass. It raises funds for cancer research and is open to participants aged 13 and over.

An informal Dartmoor trail run from Castle Drogo around the Teign Valley on 19 July 2026. About *11 ish* on good tracks at a social pace, with paid National Trust parking and a recommendation to wear trail shoes.

A supported trail event based at Dunster basecamp on the South West Coast Path and Exmoor offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes. It includes rest stops with catering, medical cover, GPS tracking, camping and categories for walkers and fast..

A timed, lap format run along The Itchen Way in Winchester with a professionally measured, permitted course. Runners may complete multiple 2.62 mile laps up to ultra distance and receive a bespoke finisher's medal and aid station provisions..

Trail races from Queen Elizabeth Country Park across sections of the South Downs Way, offered at 12K, 25K and 50K, with marked routes, stocked aid stations, marshals and a serviced event village plus chip timing and finish medals.

A 5 mile undulating trail run on a circular route around Bembridge, starting and finishing at the Community Centre. Entry is limited to 180, minimum age 14, with trophies for selected age categories and medals for all finishers.

Two Dartmoor trail races finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club: a **33.5-mile** baby ultra and a **15.5-mile** long half-marathon, both on marked, marshalled courses with aid and water stations and finisher medals.

An inflatable obstacle run in Bournemouth with giant inflatables, music zones, medals and multiple lap distances from 2.5 km to 15 km. Family friendly with a child to adult ratio and on-site facilities including water, toilets and parking.

Two linear Dartmoor trail races on 1 August 2026 based at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Choose the 33.5-mile Crossing or the 15.5-mile Great Escape; both are fully marked, supported with aid stations, cupless and offer limited on-site camping.