Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2025-2026

Enjoy a scenic winter countryside run of about 12.5 miles around Warminster while supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Expect competitive prizes, event merchandise and winter conditions so book ahead to secure your place.

Light up the Downslink on a festive 10k headtorch run from Shoreham to Bramber and back, starting and finishing at the Toll Bridge on 29 December 2025. Fully marshalled with an aid station and chip timing, this atmospheric night run awards..

Join MLS Long Valley North: The Nick Bateson Trophy on Wednesday 31 December for an exciting Military League orienteering meeting. Routes range from novice Orange to challenging Brown plus a 75 minute score event, ideal for all abilities.

Tackle a 7 hour timed road challenge in Exmouth on a flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out and back along a former train line. Runners and walkers welcome, medals for anyone completing at least one lap, limited to 60 entrants with multi day..

Kick off 2026 exploring Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace from Budleigh Salterton with half and third marathon options. Tackle scenic coastal and countryside trails with full course support and clubhouse comforts like showers, bar and cafe.

Hit the Surrey Hills for G3 no.1 at Newlands Corner on 10 January 2026, with 10 km and 15 km trail routes across mud, rocks and forest. Expect hilly, technical terrain and stunning views for a true winter trail challenge.

Guided 30 mile trail run through the Surrey Hills from St Martha's Hill, taking in Denbies Wine Estate and the top of Box Hill. Led by an experienced ultra coach, this friendly group run promises an epic day on the North Downs Way for seaso..

Choose 12.1 km or 21.4 km and tackle scenic rolling trails around Farley Mount, starting from Sparsholt College near Winchester. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and on site support for a friendly countryside race.

Warm up your winter with the Winter Hot Chocolate Series, three cross country 5 mile races plus a kids 1 mile at Bramshill Plantation hosted at St Neot's School. Chip timing, free photos and tasty hot chocolate make this a fun family friend..

Join guided recce runs of the East Devon Round in early 2026, with experienced leaders covering different course sections and planned GPX routes to guide you. Free for East Devon Round entrants or a £3 donation for others; open to those age..

Kings Garn Gutter orienteering in the New Forest on Sunday 11 January offers runnable forest, streams and updated 1:10,000 maps. Courses range from short novice path events to long technical routes so all abilities can join.

Take part in a regional ranking orienteering at West Woods near Marlborough with courses for beginners to experienced navigators through mature woodland. Entry is online only and full leg cover and a whistle are compulsory.

Explore Hankley Common on a guided 10 km trail run that visits the Atlantic Wall and offers sweeping open views. Runs are led by a qualified coach in a friendly group, at sunset or by headtorch, with a chance of an alcohol free beer after.

Haldon Night offers atmospheric night trail racing at Haldon Forest Park on 17 January 2026. Bring a head or chest torch and choose distances from 1K to 10K including a canicross option, with fully marked routes, medals and post race cateri..

Enjoy gravel trails through ancient woodland in the New Forest at Maverick New Forest Gravel on 17 January 2026. Choose from 22 km, 12 km or 6 km routes with scenic forests, wildlife and a friendly festival vibe.

Dark Skies Series brings winter night trail running to Somerset with three atmospheric events offering 5 km and 10 km routes. Enter individual races or the full series and collect a bespoke wooden finisher's medal to mark the achievement.

Run the South Downs Way from Heyshott to Arundel Lido on 18 January 2026, choosing either a marathon or a scenic 15 Mile route. Expect muddy winter trails, river views and a friendly finish with coach transfer back to the start.

Take on the Riverbank Rollick, a scenic 9.6 mile trail run along riverbanks, woodland and fields with about 80% off road and likely muddy January conditions. Finishers get a bespoke buff and a linkable metal medal in the Thornbury series.

Ryde Harriers host a three race cross country series at Smallbrook Stadium on 18 January, 15 February and 22 February 2026. Open to ages 15 plus with just 300 places, pre entry is recommended and runners should bring cross country spikes or..

Join the Axmouth Challenge on 18 January 2026 for scenic village runs with distances to suit every runner. Finishers enjoy complimentary refreshments while funds raised support the village hall.