Swanage
Trail Running Calendar near Swanage 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Swanage for 2026-2027! We've gathered 52 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
An outdoor dog obstacle event at Avon Heath Country Park with 2.5 km and 5 km muddy courses, entertainment, a dog show, and fundraising for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.
Trail races around the Isle of Purbeck on the Jurassic Coast, with three marked routes of 24 km, 12 km and 6 km across coastal ridges and inland marsh.
Hip-hop themed coastal out-and-back at Milford on Sea with self-chosen distances from 5K to ultra and 5.3 km laps, cupless aid stations and sea views.
November 2026
An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.
A twilight off-road 10 km through a reputedly haunted parish of Dorset, starting and finishing in the park in front of Eastbury House. The route passes Chettle woods, Bloody Shard Gate and Chettle Long barrow.
A 7 mile chip timed trail race around The Blue Pool in Dorset on 7 November 2026. The route passes woodland, hills, heath and ridges and includes a capped canicross category; entry includes pool access for one adult and up to two children.
Trail running in the New Forest near Brockenhurst with three distances on wide firm gravel paths and free roaming wildlife.
A winter adventure race in Wiltshire combining trail running and mountain biking with map and compass navigation and flexible time-limited courses.
Night trail from Corfe Castle with 5 km, 11 km and 15 km routes across Purbeck heath and woodland; the event is sold out and on the day entries are not accepted.
A 10 mile off-road trail race through the New Forest organised by Totton Running Club at Ocknell Campsite, capped at 301 entrants with age 17 plus.
A technical trail through ancient Bere Wood in Dorset on 29 November 2026, offering 10K, half marathon and a 2 person relay over rooted, low light terrain.
December 2026
Coastal 10 Mile and 10K races from Hengistbury Head along Bournemouth seafront with chip timing, water stations, finisher medal and coastal views.
Festive trail runs at Moors Valley Country Park on 6 December 2026 with 2 km, 5 km and 10 km options; canicross allowed on the longer distances.
A 10 mile cross country run on the West Wight with notable hills and coastal views, organised by West Wight Sports and Community Centre on 13 December 2026. Past entrants note strong on-course support, windy conditions, a scarf memento and post-race..
A level 19 km trail race along a converted railway through the River Stour valley. The family oriented event has marked route, aid stations, a canicross option and prebooked transport between start and finish.
January 2027