Trail Running calendar near Swanage Beachfront 2026-2027

A 5k obstacle event at Southsea Common on 09 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around a flat route while raising funds for cancer research; facilities include toilets and refreshments and accessibility support is provided.

Experience a scenic trail run through the South Downs featuring 20k, 10k, and junior distances. This well organized event includes chip timing, finisher medals, and hilly routes with views over the Cowdray and West Dean Estates.

A trail event around Dorchester following landscapes linked to Thomas Hardy, with two distances: a five mile Half Hardy Half and a half marathon Original Hardy Half. Mostly off road with notable climbs and an event village at Dorchester Rug..

Join the Dilton Dash on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh for scenic multi terrain 10K, 3K and 1/2K fun runs supporting village causes. Expect stiles and gates, medals for all finishers and prizes for winners.

Hairy Legs is a cross-country charity event for all ages, held on a scenic, hilly woodland course. Distances are based on unmeasured loops, and there are solo, relay, and shorter youth options. Fancy dress is encouraged, with prizes and a f..

Experience a scenic single lap trail race through the bluebell woods of Hampton Estate and Puttenham Common. Enjoy chip timed racing with bespoke medals and onsite refreshments in a beautiful Surrey setting.

A multi-distance trail event in the Cotswolds on 10th May 2026, featuring quarter, half, marathon and Ultra 40 routes across trails, towpaths and commons with marked routes, checkpoints and on-course water.

Enjoy a scenic trail run or walk through the village of East Hendred on an undulating 5k course. Kids can also join the fun with a 1k obstacle run around the sportsground.

A four-race summer series at Dinton Pastures offering 5 km, 10 km and a 2 km kids event across May to August. Organised by Barnes Fitness with chip timing, marshals, medals and pre bookable parking.

A 50 mile point to point run on the North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound with 5,600 ft of climb, six aid stations and a 13 hour limit. Entry requires a prior marathon finish within that race’s cut off.

Trail and trek event along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset with distances from 10 km to 100 km and a full route via Weymouth, Portland Bill, Chesil Beach and West Bay. The course features signed routes, marquee rest stops, GPS tracking, medica..

Trail marathon and 16 mile races across the Berkshire Downs with routes on the ancient Ridgeway, timing chips, aid stations every 3 to 4 miles and a hand thrown mug for finishers. Runners must meet a 7 hour cut off.

The Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 features a 10 km and 2 km run from St Georges School. Routes explore the village and Kennet and Avon Canal towpath. Enjoy community activities, refreshments, and prizes.

Run the scenic loop at Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Cranleigh, Surrey with distances from 5 km to ultra on mostly flat off road trails. Multi lap format and a seven hour time limit suit all paces and every finisher gets a memento.

A multi-terrain 10 mile, 6 mile and 1 mile fun run in Beer, East Devon on 17 May 2026, organised by Beer Primary School PTFA to raise funds for the school with coastal and trail sections.

This 10K trail race starts and finishes on Cocklemoor in Langport, taking runners across mixed terrain paths through the Somerset Levels and countryside. It follows UK Athletics rules and is open to participants aged 17 and over.

Trail runs of 900 m, 4.5 km and 9 km around Newchurch, supporting Newchurch Primary School. All entrants get a medal and are entered into a raffle for prizes.

Off-road multi lap run at Nutbourne Vineyards with views to the South Downs. Choose distances from 5 km up to a half marathon on the day; entry is £29, places are limited to 100, and finishers receive a medal, drink and cake.

An off road 10 km trail around Barbury Castle near Wroughton, featuring tracks, grass and Smeathes Ridge. The event is fully marshalled, supports Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and includes a finishers medal and post race refreshm..

A point-to-point trail run in Surrey on 23 May 2026 offering 62K, 41K and 20K routes plus two and three leg relays. All races finish in Godalming with food, music and chip timed results.