Trail Running calendar near Maiden Newton 2026-2027

Trail races through Thomas Hardy countryside near Dorchester offering a roughly 5 mile option and an about 13.1 mile half marathon. Routes are mainly trail with steep sections and an event village at Dorchester Rugby Club.

Join the Dilton Dash on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh for scenic multi terrain 10K, 3K and 1/2K fun runs supporting village causes. Expect stiles and gates, medals for all finishers and prizes for winners.

Tackle the scenic 10 km Scorpion Run at Symonds Yat Rock in the Forest of Dean with winding trails and a final climb to the finish. Enjoy undulating gravel tracks, riverside views and a cafe at the start and finish for post run treats.

A series of marked trail races around Stroud and the Cotswolds using towpaths, commons and old railway lines, with checkpoints, water stations, marshals and map/GPX support.

A multi-distance trek and trail event along the Jurassic Coast from Corfe Castle to Bridport on 16 and 17 May 2026. Distances range from 10 km to about 100 km with camping, transfers, GPS tracking, medical support and catered rest stops.

Trail races around the Flete Estate and South West Coast Path, including beach and causeway sections. Three distances from about 8.5 to almost 29 miles with digital timing, aid stations and bespoke finisher medals.

Compton Harriers stage the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026 with a multi-terrain full marathon (26.8 miles) and a 16 mile route across the Berkshire Downs. The event includes aid stations, a seven hour limit and a hand-thrown finis..

Explore the off-road trails of Devon's Roadford Lake with a choice of distances, from a half marathon to kids' races. The event includes canicross options and is part of a multi-sport weekend. All finishers receive a custom medal and refres..

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 for a scenic 10K or family 2K around the village, canal towpath and leafy lanes. A friendly community fundraiser at St Georges School with marshalled routes, children’s activities and tasty food, plus..

A fell race at Meldon Reservoir near Okehampton featuring a senior 8 km route with 415 m ascent and junior 2 km and 4 km races. Entry is by pre entry, limited to 50 runners and the event carries a Fell Runners Association permit.

A multi terrain running event in Beer, East Devon offering 10 mile, 6 mile and a 1 mile fun run, organised to raise funds for Beer Primary School PTFA with trails, cliff and beach sections.

This 10K trail race starts and finishes on Cocklemoor in Langport, taking runners across mixed terrain paths through the Somerset Levels and countryside. It follows UK Athletics rules and is open to participants aged 17 and over.

Tackle the 10 mile Sirhowy Challenge on 17 May, a scenic multi terrain loop climbing 1500 ft to Machen Trig Point through the rolling Sirhowy valley. Undulating terrain suits adventurous runners and all finishers receive a drinks token.

A community trail run on 17 May 2026 at Newchurch Primary School with three route options and age-based entry fees; proceeds support learning resources and all entrants receive a medal and enter a raffle for prizes.

A 26.2 Miles trail marathon near Bridgend that crosses quarry, forestry and historic Bedford ironworks. The course is marked with GPX available, has five feed stations and is limited to 60 entrants.

A flat riverside trail event in Taunton on 24 May 2026 offering a 10K and a half marathon. Awards for top finishers and a large finisher medal are included, and past participants note friendly marshals and good feed stations.

Race Across Dorset is a point to point ultramarathon across Dorset offering 100k, 50k and a Purbeck Traverse final section. The marked route covers chalk downland, heath and forest, with compulsory GPX files and mandatory kit.

An off-road race in Dursley on 25 May 2026 covering about 10.31 km with 318 m of climb, visiting Cam Peak, Cam Long Down, Uley Bury and Downham Hill. Entries are limited to 120 and handled via Entry Central.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rocky with a flexible 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park, where you choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Enjoy scenic trails, on course aid, medals for finishers and ice cream at the end.

Southampton Running Festival on 31 May 2026 offers 5K, 10K, half marathon, a junior race and a charity place option on a multi lap route through Southampton Common with marked kilometres and event marshals.