Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2025-2026

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, guiding runners through picturesque areas including Bembridge Marshes, Centurions Copse, Peacock Hill, and along the Coastal Path. The route is undula..

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. This scenic summer challenge features a 50km loop with over 1600 meters of climb, traversing the first Minehead section of the famous 630..

The Shave Cross Mini Marathon is a 5-mile multi-terrain race held in the scenic rolling hills of Shave Cross and Pilsdon in the Marshwood Vale, Dorset. The course features undulating, hilly terrain, taking runners along country lanes and through fields with stunning views. The event is limited to 70..

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..

The Totnes 10K is a scenic running event held at Totnes Leisure Centre and Borough Park in the UK. The course is nearly all off-road, following the beautiful River Dart, offering runners a picturesque and natural setting. The race starts and finishes on Borough Park, with the Leisure Centre serving..

The Harting Multi-Terrain '10' is a challenging 10-mile race held at the War Memorial Sports Ground in South Harting, West Sussex, within the scenic South Downs National Park. Organized by Liss Runners volunteers, the course features a mix of private lanes, gravel tracks, bridleways, and footpaths,..

The Haselbury Trailrace is a scenic cross-country running event held at North Perrott Cricket Club in Somerset. Established in 1989, the race features a 10K course consisting of two laps, with a shorter 6K fun run option available. The event offers a friendly atmosphere with excellent facilities inc..

The The Hilly Helmet Challenge will take place in Westbury on Wednesday 6 August 2025.

The MTC Thames Challenge is a demanding four-day ultra marathon covering 184 miles along England’s longest river path, the Thames. Starting from the river’s source in the Cotswolds and finishing at the Thames Barrier in Greenwich, the event is divided into four stages: the Cotswold Ultra (57 miles),..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is a challenging 57-mile ultra marathon held in the Cotswolds, UK, starting at Kemble Train Station and finishing at Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road. The point-to-point route follows the Thames Path, passing through scenic locations such as Somerford Keynes, Cricklade, Castle..

The Centurion North Downs Way 100 is a challenging 103-mile continuous trail ultramarathon held in South East England, running from Farnham in Surrey Hills to Ashford in Kent. The course features approximately 11,000 feet of elevation gain, traversing scenic English countryside, villages, and notabl..

The MTC Windsor Ultra is a challenging 47-mile ultra marathon held in the UK, starting in Henley-on-Thames and finishing in Kingston upon Thames. The point-to-point course follows the River Thames, passing landmarks such as Marlow Lock, Cookham Moor, Maidenhead Bridge, Windsor Racecourse, Windsor Ca..

The Henfield Half Marathon is an off-road running event held at Henfield Leisure Centre in Henfield, UK. The scenic half marathon course features trails along a riverbank, a disused railway, flint paths, and stiles, offering a picturesque and varied terrain. The race welcomes disabled and less-abled..

Hart 4 is a unique 4-hour trail relay held at Minley Manor, Hampshire, where teams of four compete on a 4 km off-road course. The event features an undulating route through woods and grasslands, combining hills and flat sections to challenge and engage runners. Teams aim to complete as many laps as..

The Ramsbury Gold 10k is a scenic trail running event held at the Ramsbury Brewery on the Ramsbury Estate in Wiltshire. The 10km course features approximately 70% off-road terrain, including local trails, woodland, and footpaths, with an elevation gain of 165 meters. Suitable for all abilities, the..

The Crook Peak Cake Race will take place in Cross on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

Dash & Splash is a 5-kilometre fun run held along the scenic Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight, starting at Shanklin Rowing Club and finishing at Yaverland near the Yaverland Sailing Club. The course features a unique route along the hard sand at low tide, navigating 43 groynes—most with wide gaps, w..

One Fyne Night is a popular running event set in the scenic Fyne Court Estate within the Quantock Hills AONB. Featuring 5km and 10km route options, participants can enjoy a beautiful course that winds through parkland and woods, culminating in a finish at the main courtyard. The event emphasizes sus..