Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2025-2026

The Serpent Trail is a scenic trail running event held in the South Downs National Park, Hampshire, UK, known for its breathtaking and unique countryside. It offers five distances: 100km, 75km, 50km, 20km, and 10km, catering to a range of runners and walkers. The courses feature mostly flat terrain..

The Otter Rail and River Run is an annual scenic off-road 10km race held in Tipton St John, Devon, starting and finishing at the village playing field. The undulating course follows public footpaths and rights of way, running alongside the River Otter, through Harpford Woods, along the old Sidmouth..

The Start Fitness Exeter 10K is a fast, traffic-free running event held along footpaths around the scenic River Exe and Exeter Quay. The flat course is suitable for all abilities, from novice runners to those aiming for personal bests. The race features multiple pace makers ranging from 36 to 65 min..

Hazelbury Hurrah! is a popular multi-terrain running event held in Corsham, Wiltshire, organized by Corsham Running Club. Scheduled for July 11, 2025, it features a main race of approximately 6 miles (10 km) over varied terrain including fields, quiet roads, and muddy, technical sections around Haze..

The Forest Flyer is a nearly 5-mile running event held at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter. The course features forest tracks, paths, and fire roads, offering a scenic and varied trail running experience. Open to participants aged 18 and over, the race provides water at two stops and the finish line,..

The North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held in the Surrey Hills, starting and finishing at the Guildford basecamp. Participants can walk, jog, or run on looped routes of 50km, 25km, or 10km, featuring scenic trails along the North Downs Way with stunning southern views. The..

The Piddle Wood Plod 10km is a scenic trail race held on July 13, 2025, starting at Thurlbear Primary School. The route features two laps through forest tracks and country lanes, passing notable landmarks such as Piddle Wood, Happiness Hill, and Wych Lodge fishing lake. The course includes gentle un..

The Corsham - SEUOL Regional Urban 2025 is an orienteering event held at Springfield Community Campus, Corsham, Wiltshire. It features multiple courses ranging from 2.0 km for young juniors and novices to 7.0 km for men open category, catering to various age groups and skill levels. The urban course..

The Surrey Hills 10km is a guided trail run set in the picturesque Surrey Hills Area of Natural Beauty near Guildford, UK. The 10km route starts with a climb up St Martha's Hill, offering panoramic views from the hilltop church, then continues to Newlands Corner with stunning vistas over Surrey’s ro..

Purdown Pursuit is a challenging 10km trail running race held around Stoke Park in Bristol, UK. Organized by the Town and Country Harriers (TACH), the event features a fully marked course with steep climbs, tree roots, and rocky terrain, requiring appropriate trail running shoes. The race starts nea..

The Pewsey Vale Ultra is an exciting new running event featuring a challenging 125km loop through the picturesque Wiltshire countryside, following the Pewsey Vale Circular walk route. Participants will experience a total ascent of 1902m, with the course well-marked and supported by checkpoints every..

The Wye Valley Tunnel Run is a scenic running event held at Wyedean School in Sedbury, UK, featuring 10km, half marathon, and marathon distances. The courses primarily follow the flat, shaded Wye Valley Greenway, an old railway line, including a unique 1.1km stretch through the refurbished and lit T..

The Valley Park Tour of the Woods is a 10 km trail race held in the scenic Valley Park Woodlands in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire. Organized by Chandler's Ford Swifts Running Club, the race is uniquely divided into five stages ranging from 500 meters to 3 km, with recovery breaks between each that do n..

The Surrey Slog, also known as the Holmbury Hill Challenge, is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Surrey Hills near Peaslake. The race features a hilly, undulating multi-loop cross-country course primarily on tracks around Holmbury Hill, with well-marked routes and marshalled key p..

BigHeat Trails (FIRE) is the third event in the Classic Element Trail Series, held at Rother College in Midhurst, Surrey. Inspired by the element of fire, this trail running event offers two challenging single-lap distances: a marathon and a 16-mile run. The course features winding dusty tracks, sun..

The White Horse Gallop is a circular half marathon trail running event that begins and ends on the Ridgeway, showcasing the scenic beauty of National Trust sites, including Ashdown House and the historic White Horse Hill. The course features an "undulating" route, providing a challenging yet enjoyab..

The Bembridge Trail 5 is a scenic 5-mile trail run held in Bembridge, Isle of Wight. The circular course starts and finishes at the Community Centre, taking runners through picturesque areas including Bembridge Marshes, Centurions Copse, Peacock Hill, and along the Coastal Path. The route is undulat..

The South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier 50km trail event held in Somerset and Exmoor, starting and finishing at Dunster basecamp near Dunster Castle. Participants can walk, jog, or run the challenging 50km loop featuring over 1600 meters of climb, including the scenic first Minehead sec..

The Guided 10K Pub Run will take place in New Alresford on Sunday 3 August 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Haytor Dartmoor Summer Series Maprun is an orienteering event held on the open moorland of Dartmoor, featuring a generally runnable terrain with pits, rocks, and outcrops. It is the second race in a series of five summer MapRun events designed for experienced orienteers. Participants navigate co..