Trail Running calendar near Sturminster Newton 2026-2027

A 24 hour off road trail event on *5 mile* loops offering Solo, Pair, and Team entries. The site includes camping, parking, caterers, and illuminated routes for night running.

The Beyond Bristol Ultra will take place in Bristol city centre on Saturday 5 June 2027. You can run between 25 and 55 kilometers.

A 5 km obstacle course at Prospect Park in Reading where participants climb, crawl and slide across grassy slopes and woodland. Waves run every 15 minutes and the event is open to people aged 13 and over.

Backyard Ultra at Chilton Manor Farm on 5 June 2027 features a 6706 m loop run each hour until one runner remains, with weekend camping, on route water stations, event camp facilities and medical support.

At Prospect Park in Reading this Race for Life event offers a 10k run as two laps of the 5k course plus a separate 5k option, with grass and woodland terrain and some steep slopes.

A multi distance running event in Bath that features long underground sections through the Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels and a city centre start and finish at Brickfields Park. Races range from 500 m Colourburst to an ultra marathon.

BigSea on the Isle of Purbeck starts and finishes on Knoll Beach and offers Half Marathon, 18 Mile, Marathon and 54k routes across the Purbeck Hills and coastal landmarks. Aid stations provide snacks, water and vegan options and PH 1000 ele..

A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry where runners repeat a **6706 metre** loop every hour until one person remains; the event includes camping, marked trails and on course support in the Cotswold countryside.

A multi-distance trail event around the Cotswolds from a Cirencester basecamp on 12 to 13 June 2027. Distances range from 10 km to 100 km with staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, camping, medical support and finisher kit.

A 100 mile non stop foot race along the whole South Downs Way from near Winchester to Eastbourne, with 12 aid stations, medical support and a 30 hour cutoff. The race is part of the Gran Canaria World Trail Majors Series.

A 50 km non stop trail race along the South Downs Way inside the national park, with four aid stations, full medical support and a 9 hour cut off. The route starts at Matterley Bowl and finishes at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

A scenic off road race day around Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills with distances from 1 km to a UTMB indexed Marathon and Half Marathon. Marked trails, multiple feed stations and large event medals for 6 km and longer.

Race to the King is a trail ultramarathon at West Dean Gardens on 19 June 2027, offering 30 km and 50 km loop options plus 80 km and 100 km non stop circuits across the South Downs Way and Monarchs Way with timed results and support.

A Pretty Muddy 5k at The Downs in Bristol with grass start and finish, mixed terrain and obstacles to climb, crawl and slide. Staggered wave starts apply and the event supports Cancer Research UK with a minimum fundraising target.

A muddy 5k obstacle course around The Common in Southampton where participants climb, crawl and slide through obstacles while raising funds for cancer research. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

An inflatable obstacle fun run in Cardiff on 26 June 2027 with lap based distances from 2.5k to 15k, music zones and giant slides. Participants receive a finisher's medal and a midway water station is provided.

The Exmoor Running and Walking Festival will take place in Minehead on Saturday 26 June 2027. You can run between 3 and 30 miles.

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.

Trail running event in the South Downs National Park near Petersfield, Hampshire, offering marked routes from 10 km to 100 km. Coach transport to starts is included, with camping, food and a licensed bar at the venue.

A 125 km waymarked loop following the Pewsey Vale Circular walk with about 1902 m ascent and GPX files provided. Checkpoints appear roughly every 25 km, there is a 24 hour cut off, and camping is available at Linkenholt Activity Center.