Trail Running calendar near Isle of Portland 2026-2027

Trail running at Matterley Basin on 20 March 2027 with three route choices through South Downs chalk downland, woodland and ridgelines; marked courses, hydration outposts and free parking.

Coastal 5 km and 10 km races in Exmouth starting and finishing at Sideshore, with mixed terrain, beach and cliff sections, finishers medal options, and funds raised for the Sideshore Project.

A Dorset challenge event from Cerne Abbas offering 20 mile and 30 mile routes with checkpoints, an 11 hour time limit and a finish certificate. Entries are limited and must be booked in advance.

A David Bowie themed trail event at Hurn Forest with a 5.3 km out and back lap and distance choices from 5K to ultra-marathon. Clubhouse facilities, an aid station with snacks, bag drop and a Bowie inspired finisher medal are provided.

Three consecutive long distance days along the Jurassic Coast from Charmouth to Shell Bay. Daily support includes checkpoints with food and drinks, transport from HQ, GPS tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.

Intergalactic is a space themed trail event at Hurn Forest with a 5.3 km out and back lap and distances from 5K to ultra marathon. The race features a themed medal, space inspired aid station snacks, and gives 20% of fees to Forestry Englan..

A 40 mile coastal ultra from Abbotsbury to Lulworth Cove along the South West Coast path, featuring rugged terrain, checkpoints every 10 to 20 km, compulsory safety kit and GPS tracking; ITRA and UTMB recognised.

The La Diabolik de Ragnar will take place in La Hague on Saturday 3 April 2027. You can run 9 kilometers.

A 40 or 50 mile trail ultra along the Testway from Linkenholt to Totton in Southampton, with aid stations every 10 miles, marshals and medical support. A shuttle option is available for an extra £10 and there is a 14 hour cutoff.

A coastal trail event on the South West Coast Path offering a 50 km Ultra and a Half Marathon. Both routes follow mainly trail terrain, include several aid stations and mandatory kit requirements, and finish at The Ness at Shaldon.

A 22 miles trail race along the South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Seaton with about 4,000 feet of ascent. Offers full, relay and half race options, checkpoints, baggage transfer, pre-race transport and a 7 hour limit.

The Green Lantern will take place in Exeter on Sunday 4 April 2027. You can run between 9 and 14 miles.

A 200 mile point to point trail race across South Wales from Chepstow to Worm’s Head, with a 120 hour limit, live runner tracking, eight aid stations and organised drop bag support.

A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering *11 km*, *11 miles* and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hi..

A multi-distance route across Devon following the Two Moors Way from Wembury to Lynmouth on 17-18 April 2027. Options include 112 miles non stop, 100 km, 75 km and an Exmoor marathon with self navigation and live GPS tracking.

Trail ultramarathons in the Mendip Hills offering two self navigation distances, 50 miles and 50 km, organised by Town and Country Harriers to benefit the Mendips Hills Fund. Aid stations, GPS trackers, finish medals, prizes and camping are..

A women-only running event in Exmouth on 18 April 2027 marking Kathrine Switzer’s 60th anniversary, offering a marathon, half marathon and 10K on mostly off-road routes through East Devon Way, Otter Valley and the coast.

A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed **6706 m** loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.

A walking and running event around Bath with routes of 12.5, 17, 21 and 26.5 miles over public footpaths, staffed checkpoints, a finisher's medal and post-event refreshments.

The Canal Shuffle will take place in Sampford Peverell on Saturday 24 April 2027. You can run between 10 and 53 kilometers.