Trail Running calendar near Swanage Beachfront 2026-2027

An 8 hour timed road event on Friday 1 January 2027 in Exmouth with 5.3 km tarmac laps on a former train line, flexible arrival, a single cut-off time, capped at 100 entrants and medals for finishers.

Trail routes around Sir Walter Raleigh's birthplace near Budleigh Salterton, offering a 13.6 mile half marathon and an 8.5 mile third marathon. The marked course passes the Otter valley, High Peak and the Jurassic Coast with aid stations an..

A trail running event at Newlands Corner on 9 January 2027 offering 10 km and 15 km distances with paid entry and bundle options. Organised by G3 Series.

A winter trail run from Sparsholt College with two off-road distances around Farley Mount, rolling terrain, on course hydration and finisher medals. The event runs for its sixth year and had over 1,000 participants last year.

Night trail races in Haldon Forest offering 10K, 5K, 2K and 1K distances plus a canicross option. Courses are marked and marshalled with chip timing, finishers medals, event photos and on-site catering.

The The Maverick New Forest Gravel will take place in Burley on Saturday 16 January 2027. You can run between 6 and 22 kilometers.

A January off road 9.6 mile run across trails, fields and woodland with about 80 percent off road terrain. The event uses chip timing, has one water station at Littleton upon Severn and a 2.5 hour expected run time limit.

Coastal trail runs from Start Point near Beesands on 23 January 2027 offer 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances over grass and rock with significant ascent. The event is part of the season leaderboard and includes marked routes and elect..

A winter trail event at Moors Valley Country Park on 24 January 2027 offering a half marathon and 10.6 km options, with canicross choices and an eco-friendly wooden finisher medal set amid mixed woodland terrain.

Trail runs of 21.6k, 15.2k and 7.9k through Queen Elizabeth Country Park and nearby South Downs trails, with chip timing, on-course refreshments and a finisher medal.

A twilight trail run in Hurn Forest offering 5 or 10 mile out-and-back laps, head torches required, trail shoes recommended, and 20% of entry fees donated to Forestry England.

A running event in Surrey on 30 January 2027 with 15 km and 10 km options, start and car park in a field off Hound House Road and on-site signage to locate the venue.

A night race at Westonbirt National Arboretum on 6 February 2027, with scenic routes through tree collections and firm trail-like surfaces. Distances include 5 km and 10 km; tickets are currently sold out.

A winter single loop trail race near Petersfield covering about 53 miles with roughly 6400 ft of climbing, six aid stations and full waymarking. It is a UTMB Index race worth 3 ITRA points and requires a marathon qualifier.

A weekend of road races in Exeter featuring a two-lap half marathon and a Riverside 5 that run along the Quayside and through Riverside Valley Park, organised to raise funds for local charities.

A two-day, 66-mile winter trail event along the North Downs Way with organised accommodation, luggage transfers, marked route and medical cover; the route crosses woodlands, fields and villages and includes winter trail conditions.

A 5km and 10km run through Westonbirt Arboretum on 7 February 2027, with firm trail terrain and routes through areas showcasing over 2,500 tree species. The event is family friendly and tickets are currently sold out.

A 17 mile self navigated trail run through scenic East Devon. Runners visit four distinct trig points on a course that starts and ends at the Sidmouth Watersports Hub.

A 28.2 trail marathon along the River Adur in February, starting at Shoreham Sea Scout Hut, with muddy paths and fully stocked aid stations. Prior trail marathon experience, suitable clothing and a mobile phone are required.

Experience two distinct half marathons along the Hampshire coast over one weekend. Run the muddy trails of Langstone Harbour or the flat promenades of Southsea, with the option to complete both for a special bonus medal.