Trail Running calendar near Swanage Beachfront 2026-2027

A twilight off road 10 km run around Eastbury Park and Chettle in Dorset, passing wooded trails, Bloody Shard Gate and Chettle Long Barrow. Medals, trophies and refreshments are provided; Canicross is not permitted and entries are limited t..

A night-time trail run around Winchester using sections of the South Downs Way, Pilgrims Trail and Itchen Way. Two marked distances are offered with mandatory headtorches, on site registration and a bag drop.

Trail running from Roundhill Campsite through the New Forest National Park on wide, hard-packed paths that pass ponies, horses, donkeys and deer. Two route distances are offered; the half marathon has 183 m of elevation gain.

Off road 5 km and 10 km races around the Bath Skyline in November, with night and day options, a kids 500 m and a canicross wave. Mixed trails, muddy sections and marked routes with a large two sided medal for finishers.

A winter night trail running series in Somerset across four events from November 2026 to March 2027. Each event offers 5 km and 10 km routes, with single race entries or full series bookings and bespoke wooden finisher medals available.

Timed multi lap event on the Itchen Way in Winchester on 14 November 2026, with 2.62 mile laps that add up to half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. Flexible start format, aid station with vegan options, bespoke finisher's medal.

MoRunning at Southampton Common offers chip timed 1.5k, 5k, 10k and a half marathon with medals, finisher headbands and on-site race facilities. The course mixes paths, trails and grass and is dog friendly and buggy usable.

A Movember charity run at Ashton Court Park offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals and headbands, mixed path and trail terrain, some hilly sections, and on course refreshments.

Experience a unique nighttime trail run starting from the iconic ruins of Corfe Castle. Navigate muddy autumn trails across the Purbeck Hills with three distances available for all abilities.

A six-hour trail challenge on a weekday, where you run as many 5 km laps as you like around Dartington Hall. Complete just one for a medal, or keep going to marathon distance. The event base is a cozy cafe offering refreshments and shelter..

The Dark Dart Dash returns with evening 5K and 10K runs on mixed terrain at Dartington Hall. There are also kids' races and a canicross option. After the run, participants can gather at the Green Table Cafe for refreshments.

An underground marathon at UCAP Bunker near Portsmouth on 21 November 2026, run through low tunnels with repeated lapped sections. Headtorch and cycle helmet are mandatory and entries for the event are closed.

A scenic off-road **10 mile** trail race in the New Forest hosted by Totton Running Club at Ocknell Campsite. Entry includes a medal, parking, water stations and trophies for overall and age category winners.

Experience a guided 10km trail run through the spectacular natural amphitheatre of the Devil's Punchbowl. This social group run features beautiful Surrey hills and is available as both a sunset and a headtorch night edition.

Join this flexible eight hour timed challenge on a scenic tarmac course along a disused train line in Exmouth. Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you choose to earn a medal at your own pace.

Join this 8hour timed challenge on a scenic tarmac route in Exmouth. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you choose on a disused railway line and receive a medal from the organizers varied collection.

This guided 30 mile group run travels through the heathlands and ancient woodlands of the Serpent Trail. Starting in Haslemere, the event offers a supported experience through hilly terrain and scenic lookouts.

Trail races at Mapledurham Estate offer three distances through woodland, muddy paths and estate roads. Finish refreshments and services such as chip timing and free photos are included with entry.

Trail races in Bere Forest near Wareham offering a 10 km single loop, 21 km double loop and a two person relay on varied, rooted forest terrain with an aid station at halfway.

A coastal running event in Bournemouth on Saturday 5 December 2026 offering 10 Mile and 10K routes from Hengistbury Head along Boscombe Pier, with chip timing, water stations and a finisher's medal.