Trail Running calendar near Maiden Newton 2026-2027

The Dark Dart Dash returns with evening 5K and 10K runs on mixed terrain at Dartington Hall. There are also kids' races and a canicross option. After the run, participants can gather at the Green Table Cafe for refreshments.

An underground marathon at UCAP Bunker near Portsmouth on 21 November 2026, run through low tunnels with repeated lapped sections. Headtorch and cycle helmet are mandatory and entries for the event are closed.

Saturn Running holds The Smurf Run at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare offering a 7 hour time challenge with distances from 3 km up to 50 km. The event features themed medals and pins, finisher goody bags and aid tables with vegan optio..

A scenic off-road **10 mile** trail race in the New Forest hosted by Totton Running Club at Ocknell Campsite. Entry includes a medal, parking, water stations and trophies for overall and age category winners.

Join this flexible eight hour timed challenge on a scenic tarmac course along a disused train line in Exmouth. Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you choose to earn a medal at your own pace.

A trail event at Mothecombe on the Erme Estuary offering a Classic 8.5 miles route and a Half Marathon. Both routes include estuary crossings, the course is marshalled and marked, and a head torch is mandatory.

Join this 8hour timed challenge on a scenic tarmac route in Exmouth. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you choose on a disused railway line and receive a medal from the organizers varied collection.

The final race of the 2026 RTT Series at Bryn Bettws Lodge features separate 5 km and 10 km forest trail routes with chip timing, water stations and a finisher's medal, and will decide the overall RTT standings.

A coastal running event in Bournemouth on Saturday 5 December 2026 offering 10 Mile and 10K routes from Hengistbury Head along Boscombe Pier, with chip timing, water stations and a finisher's medal.

Trail races run from Swanage along the Jurassic Coast Path on 5 December 2026, with 10K, half marathon, marathon and an ultra on marked, timed courses. Online check in and basic on-site services are provided.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances on a tough off road loop. Runners and walkers have seven hours to complete their chosen distance with vir..

A one-lap trail running festival from Holmesly Campsite in the New Forest offering 15 km, 30 km, marathon and 50 km distances on fully marked off-road courses, with mandatory kit requirements, bag drop and parking on site.

A festive 5km off road Santa Dash at Tinkley Gate raising funds for Allsorts, a charity for children and young people with additional needs. Costumes are encouraged and dogs on short handheld leads are welcome.

Trail runs at Moors Valley Country Park on 6 December 2026 include a 2 km fun run for children and 5 km and 10 km trail options. On-site parking is available and entry fees range from £12 to £26.

A multi-distance off road event at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye where participants have seven hours to complete a chosen distance from 5k to ultra. On-site and virtual entries receive the same type of medal once the run is verified.

Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra at this festive off-road event in Ross on Wye. Enjoy a 7 hour time limit on a scenic course through manor grounds and vineyards with a unique themed medal for finishers.

Choose your own distance from 5k to Ultra at Pengethley Manor with a 7 hour time limit. Enjoy a festive off-road course through vineyards and hills with unique themed medals for all finishers.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers distances from 5k to ultra on 2.5k laps. Options include in-person and virtual entries and a unique series medal for each day.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra on a 2.5 km lap course with a seven hour time limit and both in person and virtual options.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers distances from 5k to ultra with a seven hour time limit. A virtual option is available and virtual runners can receive the same medal after verificati..