Trail Running calendar near Sturminster Newton 2025-2026

Endurancelife South Devon is a coastal trail running event around Beesands on the South Devon coast. It offers 10K (6.9 miles), Half Marathon (13.3 miles), Marathon (27.6 miles) and Ultra (33.8 miles) with ascents of 1,283 ft, 2,238 ft, 4,583 ft and 5,397 ft. The route traverses a dramatic coastline..

Stonehenge Stomp, organized by the City of Salisbury Athletics & Running Club, is a non-competitive walking event held near Stonehenge in Wiltshire. The 36th edition is scheduled for Sunday 25 January 2026. Participants can tackle 10, 20, 30 or 40 km on fully marked trails (all routes offer Stonehen..

Set in Moors Valley Country Park & Forest near Ringwood, Dorset, the Moors Valley Wildwood Trail Series Half Marathon & 10K offers two woodland trail routes. Participants can choose the Half Marathon (two laps) or the 10K (one lap) across forest gravel paths. The event is fully marked with aid stati..

G3 Series – G3 no.2 is a running event held at a field off Hound House Road, Surrey GU5 9JG. Runners can choose between 10km and 15km distances, with the start line and car park clearly signposted by flags and signs. Entry remains open until 29 January 2026. A notable feature is the bundled discount..

The Haldon Winter Series is a trail running event held in the scenic Haldon Forest, Devon. It offers a welcoming, no-pressure atmosphere suitable for all abilities, with fully marked courses and water points. Participants can choose from multiple distances including 2.5K, 5K, and 10K runs, with opti..

Devil's Punchbowl 10km is a guided trail run around the Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. The 10km route follows scenic trails with several hills, run at a group pace rather than a race. It suits those new to trail running or who prefer running with others, especially at dusk or night.Top views are pau..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is an exciting running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which showcase the arboretum's diverse landscapes and solid terrain, providing a unique blend of tra..

UK Ultra's Hibernal Hills 50 Mile is the season opener held at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire. This ultramarathon covers about 50 miles on 99% trail, 1% road, with 6,400 feet of ascent and descent and undulating hills throughout. The route starts via the Staunton and Monarchs Ways, then cli..

Pilgrim Challenge is a two-day 66-mile or one-day 33-mile ultramarathon along the North Downs Way in Surrey. The start is at Sandy Farm Business Park in Farnham, and the route winds through countryside, villages and rolling downs with about 2,374 meters of ascent. The course is fully marked with sig..

The Portland Coastal Marathon is an ultra trail running event held at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in Portland, UK. Scheduled for February 8, 2026, it offers a full marathon, half marathon, and 10k distances, catering to all abilities. The course follows the scenic Portland sec..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Day Race is a scenic running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between a 5km or 10km race, with routes that showcase the beauty and diversity of the arboretum's landscape. The event is designed to..

Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra – Winter, organized by Limitless Trails, takes place near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, Powys (GB). A 4.167-mile loop blends trail and tarmac, with one gradual climb and a short steep section; the rest is relatively flat for speed. Backyard Ultra rules apply: eac..

XTERRA Matterley is an off-road sporting event held at the scenic Matterley Basin in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Scheduled for February 14-15, 2026, it offers a variety of race formats including duathlons and trail runs suitable for athletes of all levels. The duathlon races feature distances such as..

The Wild & Mild Night Run is a challenging trail race held in South Brent, UK, featuring 9-mile and 5-mile distances across trail and open moorland. The course begins with a mainly uphill stretch along the river to Shipley Bridge, followed by a tarmac section before entering Dartmoor. Runners naviga..

The Dalwood 3 Hills is a popular multi-terrain running event held in Dalwood, near Axminster, Devon. Returning in 2026, it offers three distances: a challenging 10-mile course featuring hills, mud, and river crossings; a 5km "Dalwood Dash" with similar terrain; and a new 3km "Dalwood Doddle" fun run..

Dartmoor Winter Traverse is a fully supported 50 km route across Dartmoor’s remote moorland, with a 30 km Princetown to Meldon option. Organized by Climb South West, it is open to runners and walkers, and takes place in February, featuring a winter atmosphere with rough, off-road terrain and limited..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK, organized by Relish The Great Outdoors, offer a unique underground running experience alongside city scenery. The courses pass through the Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and the longer Combe Down Tunnel (1672m), both well-lit and surfaced as a shared-use path—the longest und..

BigMud Trails (EARTH) is the first event in the Classic Element Trail Series, celebrating the element of Earth. Set in the scenic Meon Valley at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, participants can choose between a 16-mile or marathon distance, both featuring challenging single-lap courses with significan..

The Ironwood Challenge, organized by Nailsea Running Club, is a trail race near Long Ashton, North Somerset. The six-mile course runs through woodland, fields and forest, with sections that are often muddy. It is fully marked and marshalled, and chip timing is included for the first year.Off-road sh..

G3 no.3 is a running event in Guildford, Surrey, hosted by the G3 Series. The start line and event car park are at Newlands Corner, Drove Road. Runners can choose between 10km and 15km distances, with entry fees of £27 and £31 respectively (plus service charges).Bundles offer discounts for multiple..