Trail Running calendar near Isle of Portland 2026-2027

A winter 2026/27 night trail series across Somerset with four events and both 5km and 10km route options. Runners can enter individual events or the full series and order a bespoke wooden finisher's medal for each race.

Timed multi lap event on the Itchen Way in Winchester on 14 November 2026, with 2.62 mile laps that add up to half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. Flexible start format, aid station with vegan options, bespoke finisher's medal.

Trail runs from Roundhill Campsite through New Forest National Park on wide hard packed gravel paths with free roaming ponies and deer. Distances of 21.6k, 16.7k and 10k include chip timing, a medal and on course refreshments.

A 10 mile multi terrain fell race around Castle Drogo under FRA rules, with about 1760 ft climb, cupless water stations at Fingle Bridge and the finish, wooded and river sections and a half mile climb on the Hunters Path.

MoRunning at Southampton Common offers chip timed 1.5k, 5k, 10k and a half marathon with medals, finisher headbands and on-site race facilities. The course mixes paths, trails and grass and is dog friendly and buggy usable.

A Movember charity run at Ashton Court Park offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals and headbands, mixed path and trail terrain, some hilly sections, and on course refreshments.

A trail event in the Meon Valley with 15.5, 21.5 and 40 mile options on the South Downs Way and surrounding paths. Routes are largely trail, include stocked checkpoints and are waymarked with GPX files available.

A six hour timed event at Dartington Hall with repeat 5 km laps and a canicross option. Mixed terrain, on-site catering and chip timing; proceeds support a new playground.

Night trail running from Corfe Castle in Dorset with three marked routes (15 km, 11 km, 5 km). Mixed underfoot conditions, ridge and single-track sections, one outpost on the long route, and facilities including food, toilets and a finisher..

An evening trail at Dartington Hall with 10K and 5K single-lap courses, 1K and 2K kids races, and canicross. Green Table will host registration and refreshments while the event raises funds for a new childrens playground.

An underground marathon at UCAP BUNKER near Portsmouth on 21 November 2026. The multi lapped route runs through low tunnels, has a six and a half hour cut off, and requires a headtorch and cycle helmet.

Night time looped trail run at Moors Valley Country Park on 21 November 2026 with 10 km, 20 km or 30 km options, compulsory headtorch and free main car park; runners can choose a tree planting option instead of a medal.

The Trail à la Belle Etoile will take place in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin on Saturday 21 November 2026. You can run between 8 and 32 kilometers.

A scenic, off-road 10-mile trail race in the New Forest on 22 November 2026, organised by Totton Running Club. Entry includes medal, medical cover, parking, goody bag and age-category trophies; the route is mainly trail and undulating.

An off road hill race around Brent Knoll in Somerset on 22 November 2026, roughly 6 miles with a steep summit climb and muddy trails. Facilities at the BASC sportsground include parking, toilets, refreshments and a limited bag drop.

An 8 hour timed road event near Exmouth on a tarmac route along an old disused train line. Laps are 5.3 km and entrants are limited to 75; medals come from a mixed stock and specific requests can be made to the organiser.

Trail race at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary offering an 8.5 mile classic and a half marathon. The classic includes two estuary crossings and a mandatory head torch, with the course fully marked and marshalled.

Two trail distances on 28 November 2026 around Machen, featuring wooded single track, ridgeway exposure and steep climbs. The half course is fully marked while the marathon requires self navigation with marshals at key points.

An eight hour timed event near Littleham, Exmouth on 29 November 2026. Participants run or walk laps of 5.3 km on a measured tarmac out and back route and finishers receive a medal mix.

A trail running event on 29 November 2026 at Charborough Estate through dense Bere Wood, with 10 km, 21 km and a two person relay across technical, marked trails. Facilities include one aid station, toilets and medical support.