Trail Running calendar near Isle of Portland 2026-2027

A winter single loop trail ultramarathon in Hampshire covering about 53 miles and 6400 ft of ascent, mostly on the South Downs Way and linked trails. Entry requires a marathon qualifier and winter darkness trail running experience.

A two-day Exeter event with a two-lap 13.1 miles half marathon and a 5 miles Riverside run along the Quayside and Riverside Valley Park. Charity places carry minimum fundraising pledges and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A 5km and 10km run through Westonbirt Arboretum on 7 February 2027, with firm trail terrain and routes through areas showcasing over 2,500 tree species. The event is family friendly and tickets are currently sold out.

A 17 mile self navigated trail run through scenic East Devon. Runners visit four distinct trig points on a course that starts and ends at the Sidmouth Watersports Hub.

Experience two distinct half marathons along the Hampshire coast over one weekend. Run the muddy trails of Langstone Harbour or the flat promenades of Southsea, with the option to complete both for a special bonus medal.

A measured 10 mile road race in Melksham with a route through Lacock, a finisher medal and prizes across age categories. The field is limited to 300 places and entries close on 1 January 2027 or earlier if full.

A trail event in Dalwood on 14 February 2027 offering 10 miles, 5 km and 3 km routes across hilly, muddy countryside with river crossings. The event is licenced by the Trail Running Association and follows UK Athletics rules.

A self navigation coastal trail on the South West Coast Path around Portland offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options with mandatory kit requirements and entries capped at 500.

A supported winter traverse across Dartmoor on 20 February 2027 with 50 km and 30 km options. Guides, GPX and GPS trackers are provided and coach transport options are available.

Two Tunnels in Bath on 21 February 2027 offers many distances and runs through two long restored, lit and surfaced railway tunnels under the city, with start and finish at Brickfields Park and a charity contribution to Sustrans.

BigMud is the Earth event in the Classic Element Trail Series, with single-lap muddy routes in the Meon Valley and three distances. Races start and finish at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with marked courses, aid stations, and mandatory hydr..

A night trail event from South Brent Old School Community Centre offering marked 9 mile and 5 mile courses across moorland and paths. The event includes food, live music, a shared sauna and a King and Queen of the Night beacon with a prize.

Trail races around Widecombe in the Moor on Dartmoor include a half marathon, an 8 mile 7EVEN and an Ultra. Routes use grassy and rocky tracks, feature a double ascent of Hameldown Ridge and include marked and unmarked sections.

A winter ultra around Bristol along the Community Forest Path, offered as a 45-mile full loop or 30-mile partial loop run anti-clockwise. The event is self-navigated with GPX files, checkpoints, chip timing and mandatory kit requirements.

A winter ultra around Bristol's Community Forest Path offering 45 or 30 mile anti clockwise routes. Self navigated with GPX support and pacers, timed checkpoints, cup free aid stations and bespoke finisher medal and technical tee.

The Imber Ultra is an annual trail run of just over 33 miles organised by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury, with route details, checkpoints, results and photos provided by the organisers.

A coastal mixed terrain event at Milford on Sea with an out and back 5.3 km lap. Runners pick their distance from 5K to ultra with aid stations, toilets, and a medal for anyone completing at least one lap.

Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens take runners around the Rushmore Estate with distances from a fun mile to a marathon. Courses pass chalk valleys and woodlands and include multiple feed stations and event medals.

Coastal trail run from Swanage seafront to Corfe Castle with three distances, firm chalk and sandy paths, race services on course and a return trip on a private vintage steam train.

A looped trail event from Bath Racecourse offering 50 km, approximately 25 km and 10 km options with signed routes, GPS tracking, staffed rest stops and on-course medical and catering support.