Trail Running calendar near Poole 2025-2026

Take on the Midhurst Milers Cocking 10k, a hilly, scenic trail across the South Downs featuring steady climbs and a fast downhill finish. Limited online entries make this a must book for trail lovers chasing views and a rewarding run.

Join the Hardy Half in Dorchester for scenic trail running with a 5 mile option or a challenging half marathon with about 1400 ft of climbing. Finish at Dorchester club where an event village, entertainment and local fundraising await.

Join the Dilton Dash on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh for a friendly community run supporting local causes. Choose 10K, 3K or a half kilometre fun run on scenic multi terrain paths, enjoy on site refreshments and a finisher medal.

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.

Run the North Downs Way 50, a 50 mile point to point ultramarathon from Farnham to Knockholt Pound along iconic chalk ridge trails. Expect rugged terrain, big climbs and a 13 hour cut off for a true test of endurance.

Run the stunning Jurassic Coast from Corfe Castle to Bridport on 16 17 May 2026 with distances from 10 km to 100 km. Enjoy epic coastal views, staffed aid stations, medical cover and a medal, T shirt and finishers meal.

Choose a marathon or 16 mile challenge across the scenic Berkshire Downs, with mixed trails, tracks and bridleways that cross the Ridgeway. Enjoy friendly support, regular aid stations and a hand thrown pottery mug for all finishers.

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 at St Georges School for 10k and 2k routes through the village and along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath. Family friendly fun with marshalls, refreshments and a Slog Dog for every finisher.

Take on the Maverick Cotswolds Trail at Sudeley Castle and enjoy rolling trails, charming villages and historic views. Routes from 7 km to 50k, fully marked and timed with outposts and a finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Run the scenic loop at Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Cranleigh, Surrey with distances from 5 km to ultra on mostly flat off road trails. Multi lap format and a seven hour time limit suit all paces and every finisher gets a memento.

Explore the Surrey countryside at The Fox, a trail running festival offering distances from 20K to 62K that all finish in Godalming. Enjoy scenic singletrack, regular aid stations and a friendly atmosphere on Saturday 23 May 2026.

Join the Rebellion 10km on Monday 25 May at Riverwoods, Marlow, for a scenic trail along the Thames including a crossing of Marlow Bridge. Finishers receive a medal, a Rebellion beer or non alcoholic alternative and a branded pint cup.

Challenge yourself at Beat The Sunset 50 km on 30 May 2026 in Maidenhead, a scenic single lap mostly off road along the Thames Path, Jubilee River and Green Way. Expect chip timing, aid stations and a festive finish at the sports club.

Run through Southampton Common on 31 May 2026 amid woodland, lakes and wetlands. Choose half, 10K, 5K or junior distances and enjoy a lively event village with food, freebies and a sustainable focus.

Enjoy a guided 13 mile trail half marathon through the Surrey Hills, visiting St Martha's Hill and sections of the North Downs Way. This relaxed group run emphasizes scenery and camaraderie rather than competition.

Event overview The event takes place on Friday, 05 June 2026 as a 7 hour timed challenge. Participants may run any distance they choose within the time limit. The minimum distance to be an official finisher is 3 km. The normal lap length is..

Run through two lit railway tunnels beneath Bath on routes from short fun runs to ultra distances. Starts and finishes at family friendly Brickfields Park and each entry supports Sustrans, making it a memorable community day out.

BigSea Trails WATER brings runners to the Isle of Purbeck, with a beach start and single lap routes past Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay and Old Harry Rocks. Distances from half marathon to 54k ultramarathon offer sweeping coastal views.

Run along the shoreline from Bournemouth Pier toward Boscombe on sand and over groynes, choosing 5K or 10K routes with lovely sea views. Great for all abilities, with marshalled support and a relaxed coastal vibe.

Tackle 100 miles of rolling chalk ridgeline in the iconic South Downs Way 100 on 13 June 2026, starting at Matterley Bowl. Fully marked route, stunning coastal and countryside views, and full aid support make this a classic ultra challenge.