Trail Running calendar near Sturminster Newton 2025-2026

Join the New Forest Central Trail Run at Roundhill Campsite for 10km, 17km or 22km routes through ancient woodland and heath. Enjoy undulating gravel trails, roaming ponies and a plastic free event with water, medals and chip timing.

Join SE Champs Weekend on 15 and 16 November for night and middle orienteering in a largely new area beside Britty Wood, open to all abilities. Expect tough championship courses, friendly atmosphere and on site toilets and refreshments.

Explore the woods around Slindon with South Downs Orienteers on Saturday 15 November, with multiple courses to suit all abilities. Juniors can enter free with a special code; contact the organiser if you need one.

Enjoy night and day races across Bath Skyline's stone paths, woodland trails and open meadows, with 5km, 10km and a kids 500m plus a dedicated daytime canicross wave. Glow stick marked night courses make for a magical running experience.

Experience torchlit trails and ancient ruins at the Maverick Dark Castle around Corfe Castle on 15 November 2025. Choose 5 km 10 km or 16 km routes for a thrilling off road night run hosted by Maverick Race.

The Cardiff Trail Half Marathon is an exciting running event set against the stunning backdrop of Castell Coch. Scheduled for November 16, 2025, this newly introduced race offers a unique blend of competition and scenic beauty, making it an..

Explore the rolling Meon Valley on scenic trail loops from Swanmore, with 15.5 mile, 21.5 mile and tough 40 mile options across the South Downs. Expect notable climbs, tricky underfoot sections and fully stocked checkpoints for support.

Enjoy a small 8 mile trail race through the stunning Avebury World Heritage Site in Wiltshire, weaving past ancient stone circles and rolling countryside. Organised by Marlborough Running Club, this popular November event often sells out.

Tackle the Drogo 10, a 10 mile fell race around Castle Drogo with steep climbs, woodland trails and river running across rugged, muddy terrain. Limited entries and half the entry fee supports the National Trust caring for the estate.

Join a colourful Colour Run or tackle a scenic 5k trail through Box village and the Bybrook valley with views of Box Tunnel. This inaugural community event supports Box Primary School and serves refreshments and finisher certificates.

Enjoy a scenic but tough trail marathon or half marathon in Broadway, Worcestershire on 16 November 2025. Routes climb to Broadway Tower, pass Sudeley Castle and traverse muddy Cotswold tracks, and entries are full with a waiting list open.

Join a guided 10km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, enjoying rolling hills and a scenic pause with great views. This friendly group paced run is led by an experienced guide and runs at sunset or by headtorch in winter.

Take on the Dart Challenge at Dartington Hall, Totnes, a six hour trail where you can run, hike or walk as many 5 km laps as you like for a finisher medal or bigger distance goals. Canicross welcome and proceeds help fund a new playground.

Dark Valley, Night Trails is a night-time trail run at Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath, near Ringwood, Dorset. The 10km loop winds through wide, tree-lined forest tracks on the Hampshire/Dorset border, with 1, 2, or 3 laps for 10km,..

Enjoy a scenic, flat coastal run at the Bournemouth Coastal TEN, choose 10 mile or 10 km along Hengistbury Head and Boscombe Pier. Chip timing, a finisher medal and post race refreshments make it a perfect seaside challenge for all abilitie..

Event overview The Smurf Run is organised by Saturn Too Limited, a franchise partner of Saturn Running, and is scheduled for 22/11/2025 at Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, CF44 7PS. The event is run as a 7 hour Time Challenge that allows..

Run under the stars at Dartington Hall in the Dark Dart Dash, a night trail with 1K to 10K races plus canicross and kids events. Bring a head torch and trail shoes for muddy terrain and enjoy food on site.

Explore Burghfield woods with Berkshire Orienteers on Saturday 22 November 2025. Five courses from a family friendly yellow to a challenging blue welcome beginners and seasoned navigators, with electronic timing and a scenic forest setting.

Budleigh Blister, hosted by Exmouth Harriers, takes place near Budleigh Salterton with the event anchored at The Holt, E Budleigh Rd. The weekend offers an approx 10-mile off-road course featuring stunning coastal and countryside scenery, p..

Explore 30 miles of the Serpent Trail from Haslemere in a hilly, scenic group run through woodland, heath and views across the South Downs. Led by an experienced guide, this non race suits runners ready for long trail miles.