Trail Running calendar near Southampton 2025-2026

The SW Sprint Championships, organized by Wimborne Orienteers, take place in Tidworth, Wiltshire, featuring urban sprint orienteering around Tidworth Leisure Centre and nearby housing estates. The event includes two separate sprint races, with overall results based on combined times. Courses range f..

BigSea Trails (WATER) is part of the Classic Element Trail Series held on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset. The event takes place at Knoll Beach in Swanage and features courses of 18 miles, a marathon, and a 54 km ultramarathon, all starting and finishing on the scenic sands of Knoll Beach. Runners will..

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is a demanding off-road running event held at Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Somerset, within the scenic Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It offers multiple distances including 1km, 3km, 6km, 10km, half marathon, and marathon, with routes featuring a mix of te..

The Dell 10km is a scenic multi-terrain running event held at Dummer Down Farm in Hampshire, England. The course covers 10 kilometers, primarily off-road (90%), traversing private farmland, woodlands, fields, and local roads with an elevation gain of 163 meters. Participants enjoy stunning countrysi..

Stately Trails: Forcett Park is a scenic running event held at Forcett Hall, North Yorkshire, featuring 5km and 10km distances on a two-lap course through historic parkland. Runners experience gentle trails across pasture fields, farm tracks, and woodland, passing ancient Iron Age fortifications, a..

The Salisbury Plain Summer Edition is an exciting running event set in the stunning landscapes of Wiltshire, within the largest military training area in the UK. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 50km ultra, marathon, and half marathon. The event promises well-stocked aid s..

The Maverick Original Dorset 2025 is a trail running event held at Wilkswood Farm near Swanage, Dorset, UK. It offers three route options: a 23 km long route with 535 m elevation gain, a 14 km middle route with 318 m elevation, and a 7 km short route with 161 m elevation. The course features technic..

The South Downs Way 100® is an ultramarathon covering 100 miles along the scenic South Downs National Trail in England. The race starts near Winchester and traverses rolling hills, ancient forts, picturesque villages, and offers expansive views across Southern England, ending in Eastbourne. Particip..

The Branscombe Social Run and BBQ will take place in Branscombe on Saturday 14 June 2025.

The Hampshire Hoppit is a scenic trail running event held in the picturesque countryside of Hampshire, centered around the village of Kingsclere. It offers three race distances: a marathon, half marathon, and 10k, all featuring clearly marked, single-lap off-road courses with friendly marshals. The..

The Dilton Dash is a multi-terrain running event held at Dilton Marsh Playing Field in Westbury, UK. It features three distances: a 10K race, a 3K run, and a 1/2K fun run, catering to various age groups and abilities. The scenic course includes footpaths, tracks, some road sections, stiles, and gate..

The Guildford Urban will take place in Guildford on Sunday 15 June 2025.

The Epsom Summer Series 2025 is the first of four evening orienteering events organized by MVOC, held in Epsom at The Blenheim pub. It offers a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all abilities, featuring a 60-minute score snooker format for experienced participants and a simpler approximately 3km l..

The John Clarke Memorial Race will take place in London on Friday 20 June 2025.

The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra is an inaugural running event designed for both seasoned and novice runners. This last-man/woman-standing race requires participants to complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. The event promises excitement and camaraderie, with support f..

The Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held in the scenic Cotswolds, starting and finishing at Cirencester basecamp. Participants can walk, jog, or run various distances including 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km, and a 10km option. The course features rolling hills, charming villages,..

The Centaur 100 Mile Ultra, hosted by Phoenix Running, is a unique off-road trail event held at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey. Featuring a flat-ish 1-mile loop course through scenic vineyard trails, it offers a challenging yet accessible ultra-distance experience. Runners can choose from mu..

The Phoenix Denbies Marathon & Half Marathon takes place at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey. This unique off-road trail event features a flat-ish, approximately 1-mile loop course through the scenic wine estate trails, with slight inclines and cambers. Runners can choose to complete either a..

Beyond Trails London is a trail running event offering two distances: a 25km trail and a 55km ultra, both taking place in Greater London. The routes follow the Capital Ring footpath, showcasing iconic landmarks such as Eltham Palace, Wimbledon Common, and Richmond Park, alongside hidden trails, park..

Race to the King is an ultramarathon event held at West Dean Gardens, featuring challenging courses along the South Downs Way and Monarch’s Way. Participants can choose from three options: the Coastal 50k, a flat and scenic loop around Chichester Harbour with 500m elevation; the Castle 50k, a more d..