Trail Running calendar near Poole 2026-2027

A roughly 12.5 ish mile winter road and trail event near Warminster that often features hilly and wintry conditions. The race supports the Royal British Legion and offers finisher medals, veteran prizes and on-course water and first aid.

A trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.

An 8 hour timed road event on Friday 1 January 2027 in Exmouth with 5.3 km tarmac laps on a former train line, flexible arrival, a single cut-off time, capped at 100 entrants and medals for finishers.

A trail event at Wenchford Picnic Site with seven hills over seven miles or the double 14-mile Immortal Sinner; forest trails may be muddy or icy and canicross waves are available.

A 10.000 km trail race around Box Hill with steep climbs and scenic views, registration and parking at Denbies Vineyard. The event includes a kids fun run and a ladies race and uses a B Course around Denbies if Box Hill is unavailable.

Trail routes around Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace near Budleigh Salterton, offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and an 8.5 mile third marathon. The marked course passes the Otter valley, High Peak and the Jurassic Coast with aid stations an..

A trail running event at Newlands Corner in Guildford on Saturday 9 January 2027, organised by G3 Series. Two routes are available, 10 km and 15 km, with standard entry fees and multi-event bundles.

A guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill exploring the Surrey Hills and Box Hill with an experienced ultra runner and coach. Group pace, recommended 22 miles training, cost £55 and an alcohol free beer may be available.

A winter trail event near Winchester offering two scenic off road routes around Farley Mount, with chip timing, finisher medal and on course refreshments.

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

A winter gravel and trail event at Holmsley Campsite with three waymarked routes through New Forest woodland, mostly gravel underfoot, wildlife on course and timed results with fuel outposts on the longer distances.

A January off road 9.6 mile run across trails, fields and woodland with about 80 percent off road terrain. The event uses chip timing, has one water station at Littleton upon Severn and a 2.5 hour expected run time limit.

A winter trail event at Moors Valley Country Park on 24 January 2027 offering a half marathon and 10.6 km options, with canicross choices and an eco-friendly wooden finisher medal set amid mixed woodland terrain.

A 7 to 8 mile cross country run around May Hill in Gloucestershire with steep climbs, muddy trails and an open plain at the summit. A Sunday May Hill Mayhem option adds an extra loop to total 14 to 15 miles.

Trail runs of 21.6k, 15.2k and 7.9k through Queen Elizabeth Country Park and nearby South Downs trails, with chip timing, on-course refreshments and a finisher medal.

A twilight trail run in Hurn Forest offering 5 or 10 mile out-and-back laps, head torches required, trail shoes recommended, and 20% of entry fees donated to Forestry England.

A running event in Surrey on 30 January 2027 organised by G3 Series, with 10 km and 15 km options and arrival at a field off Hound House Road with flags marking the start and car park.

A guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. Hilly evening and night runs in a group setting with parking available and a kit list provided; cost £22 per person.

A night race at Westonbirt National Arboretum on 6 February 2027, with scenic routes through tree collections and firm trail-like surfaces. Distances include 5 km and 10 km; tickets are currently sold out.

Single-loop trail races of 50 miles, 50K and 20 miles around Ditcham Park School in Hampshire, following parts of the Staunton and Monarchs Ways and the South Downs Way.