Trail Running calendar near Ringwood 2026-2027

Run or walk the Purbeck Hill Challenge from Knoll Beach Studland, enjoying the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast with optional orienteering sections. Multiple distances, solo or pairs, self supported and limited to 100 entries.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with riverside laps along the scenic Thames at Xcel SPORTS HUB. Choose 5k to ultra, run as many laps as you like within a one hour start window and 7 hour limit, and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Multi-distance trail event in Dalwood, Axminster on 15 February 2026 with 10 mile, 5 km and 3 km routes across muddy, hilly countryside. Village Hall is race HQ with parking, toilets and on-site medical support.

Join Phoenix Running West Sussex for the Violets Are Blue Valentines Run at Southwater Park. Pick distances from 5 km to ultra, lap the flat compact trail at your own pace with rolling starts and claim a blue Love Spoon medal.

Run a flat, traffic free 10k on the National Cycle Network from Calne to Stanley near Chippenham, chip timed and well marshalled on an out and back multi terrain course. A 1 mile fun run for under 17s and limited entries make this a friendl..

Run Brimscombe's canal towpath at the Back to the 80s timed event, choosing any mix of 2.62 mile laps to make 5k to ultra distances. Enjoy a relaxed one hour start window, seven hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal to mark your effort.

Magna Carta Winter on 21 February 2026 offers flat riverside 10 km, half and marathon routes along the Thames starting at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club. Enjoy marshalled turns, chip timing, medals and pro support on a highly rated course.

Looped trail and road races in Chalfont St Peter where runners choose on the day between 7k, longer loops, marathon and ultra marathon distances with aid, pacing and crew support.

A set of city-centre races in Bath that run through two long lit tunnels under the city, with distances from Colourburst fun runs up to a 50 km ultra. Brickfields Park is the hub and the event supports Sustrans with a donation per runner.

BigMud Trails at Queen Elizabeth Country Park offers scenic single lap routes across the South Downs with two climbs of Butser Hill. Choose 16 mile, marathon or 50 km distances and enjoy hearty aid stations and stunning views.

Tackle a winter trail at Gatton Park on 22 Feb 2026 with a choice of 5K or 10K loops. Canicross and trail runner categories, friendly social vibes and a finisher medal make it a great day for runners aged 11 and up.

A fully signed 50k trail from Denbies near Dorking along the North Downs Way and Norbury Park, with 2986 ft ascent, four staffed checkpoints and a 10 hour cutoff; the race also qualifies for the UTMB index.

Take on the Sorbrook Slog on 22 February 2026, a lively 7 mile multi terrain race through footpaths, fields and gullies around Sorbrook and Sluvad in Cwmbran. Enjoy marshals on course, post race tea and cake and a finishers goodie bag.

The Terminator 2026 is a tough but rewarding 12 mile trail race around Pewsey, Wiltshire, mostly off road with muddy climbs and high point views. All finishers receive a unique T shirt and race village treats await.

Enjoy scenic Gatton Park trails with canicross and trail options over 5K and 10K, with medals and dog treats. Chip timed races, onsite parking and post race goodies make for a fun winter run with your canine companion.

Guided 10 km trail runs at Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey on 25 February 2026 and 7 July 2026. Flat group routes include a boardwalk section, headtorches for night runs and a car park; cost £16 per person.

Take on scenic 15 km or 10 km routes at Newlands Corner, Guildford on Saturday 28 February 2026 with the G3 Series. Friendly, well organised races and multi entry deals make this a perfect weekend challenge for all abilities.

Guided 30 mile trail run from Harting Down along the South Downs Way, visiting Beacon Hill, Cocking Down and Kingley Vale. Presented as suitable for first time ultra runners, run at a group pace with practical support and route guidance.

Experience coastal trails and stunning views of Durdle Door at Lulworth Cove Trails in West Lulworth on 28 February 2026, with 10K, 27K and 50K options over rugged climbs, descents and stiles. Aid stations, parking and route maps are provid..

Chocothon is a friendly timed lap on a flat 5.3 km riverside towpath, letting you complete as many laps as you can within a seven hour window. Distances from 5 km to ultra, medals and aid stations make it perfect for all abilities.