Trail Running calendar near Sturminster Newton 2025-2026

Salmon Run Ultra is a Wild Running event along the River Exe from Exmouth to Dulverton, featuring an ultra distance of 43 miles or a team relay option. The route follows the Exe Valley Way from sea to the salmon spawning grounds on Exmoor, offering rural scenery and river landscapes. The relay uses..

The Maverick X Series Afan Forest 2025 is a trail running event set in the scenic Afan Forest Park, South Wales. Offering four route options—Ultra (50 km, 1133 m elevation), Long (42 km, 970 m), Middle (25 km, 625 m), and Short (10 km, 232 m)—the course features a mix of hard-packed gravel trails an..

The Yard Trail Races, hosted at Chilton Manor Farm in Hampshire, offers participants two scenic routes: a 10k and a 10-mile trail run. Both routes begin and end on a historic avenue lined with 800-year-old Yew trees, providing stunning views. Runners are welcomed at the finish line by friendly marsh..

Hambledon Hilly is scheduled for 20 September 2025 at Hambledon Vineyard in Hambledon, Hampshire (PO7 4RY). This is the 10th edition of the event and the venue has changed to Hambledon Vineyard, described as England's oldest commercial vineyard. The vineyard will be open on the day, including its r..

The Fraggle Run in Aberdare, hosted by Saturn Running, is a 7-hour time challenge event set in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Participants can choose their distance, starting from a minimum of 3km, with laps measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7km) on well-maintained footpaths offering beautif..

Conquest of Avalon is Albion Running’s late-season ultramarathon in Somerset, finishing in Glastonbury after a final ascent over Glastonbury Tor. The event offers two distances: 50 miles and 30 miles. The 50-mile route begins at Ham Hill Country Park and, about 20 miles in, joins the 30-mile path, t..

Centurion Running’s Chiltern Wonderland 50 is a 50-mile single-loop ultramarathon set in the Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. The route climbs around 5,600 feet and traverses picturesque villages rich in history, including locations made famous by British film..

The Hard Yard is a trail running event scheduled for 20 September 2025. It is organised by Blended Trails and is set at Chilton Manor, SO24 9TX, Alresford, Great Britain. The event offers trail runs over two distances. The course is described as a trail route and takes place at the Chilton Manor v..

BigSky Trails (AIR) is the finale of BigFeat Events’ Classic Element Trail Series, held at Hyde Common, Frogham, Nr Fordingbridge in the New Forest National Park. It offers 18-mile and marathon distances, starting near Hyde Common as dawn breaks and guiding runners over wide open plains and winding..

The Mells Scenic Race is a 7-mile running event held in the historic village of Mells, near Frome. The course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, cycle paths, and quiet country lanes, offering a scenic route with some hills. The 2025 race follows the 2023 route, including a stretch along the cy..

Cirencester AC’s Chedworth Roman Trail offers two trail races set in the Cotswold countryside near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The 10-mile (ish) single loop and a newly added 5-mile (ish) loop pass through Stowell Park, the Coln Valley, and close to the Chedworth Roman Villa. It’s a challenging mu..

Cherhill Down Four Colour Local Event 2025, near Calne in Wiltshire, offers four colour-coded orienteering courses across open downland with copses, a hillfort and a prominent monument. Distances range from Yellow 2.2 km to Blue 6.0 km, with climbs up to about 225 m, catering to beginners through ex..

The Doone Run 2025 is the 36th edition of the trail race, held on Sunday 21 September 2025 within Exmoor National Park in the Lynmouth area. The event is organised by Ilfracombe Running Club and runs over 10 miles / 16 km on a multi-terrain route from Watersmeet toward the Valley of the Rocks. The..

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge is part of Ultra Challenge’s UK trek and trail series, based at Henley Showground. It offers a 50 km loop (920 m ascent) and a 25 km option, plus a 10 km Chilterns route. The end-of-season course winds through the Chilterns’ historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves..

Great Links Tor Flyer - Fell Race is an off-road Dartmoor event starting and finishing at the Fox and Hounds Hotel near Bridestow/Lydford. The senior course is about 7.5 km (roughly 4.5 miles) with around 380 m ascent, while juniors run 1.9 km (140 m) and youths 3.6 km (220 m). The route climbs to G..

Wild Run Cotswolds takes place on 28 September 2025 at Cornbury Park, Charlbury, Oxfordshire. The event is held on a private estate and has a maximum field of 600 runners. There is a dedicated supporter zone at the start and finish. The race is permitted by the Trail Running Association and held un..

Something to Talk About is a 7-hour technical trail running event held at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre in the scenic New Forest, near Bransgore, Christchurch. The race features a looped course of 3.28 miles through beautiful forest terrain, suitable for all abilities. Participants can choose..

The Nettlestone Road and Trail (RAT) Race is an annual running event held at Nettlestone Primary School in Seaview. The 2025 edition offers participants a choice between a 5-mile or 5km route, both featuring off-road sections and a scenic run along the Seaview seafront with views of the Solent. The..

RTT Margam 10k & 5K is organised by Aspire X Events and takes place at Margam Country Park, Margam, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 2TJ on 28/09/2025. The event offers the following distances: 5K 10K The 10K route is a repeat of the 5K lap. The race starts near the East Lodge Car Park within Margam C..

Portishead's Black Nore 10km returns in 2025, a mixed-terrain coastal race starting at Portishead Lake Grounds. The route runs along the coast path of the Bristol Channel, past Black Nore Lighthouse and through Redcliffe Bay with water views toward Wales. Runners tackle a gently undulating course wi..