Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2025-2026

The Bell Plod is a friendly, relaxed trail run/walk organised by Running Events Devon, held at Myncen Farm in Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The one-lap course runs on a privately owned farm, by permission of the owner, weaving through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks for an..

ON TOUR - The Bumble Plod is a relaxed, family-friendly trail event organized by Running Events Devon. It takes place at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The course is a single lap through privately owned farmland, including fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty tracks, desi..

Apple Plod 10K.ish, organized by Running Events Devon, is a 10-kilometre trail race set on a privately owned farm at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating, two-lap course runs through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks, offering a relaxed, fun trail atmosp..

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..

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge, part of the Ultra Challenge Series, follows the South West Coast Path with the Exmoor ascent. This 50 km loop (also offered as 25 km and 10 km) starts and finishes at Dunster Basecamp, with camping options and festival-style hospitality. The route includes the Mi..

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge takes place on the North Downs in Surrey, starting and finishing at Loseley Park, Guildford, with 25 km and 10 km options. The 50 km loop uses the North Downs Way through Surrey hills, offering scenery and views southward with easy access from London. Participants walk..

Totnes 10K takes place on Sunday 2nd August 2026. The organisers note that the permanent route adopted after erosion measures is now around 11K, though the event is still called the 10K. The race is largely off road and follows alongside the River Dart. The race starts and finishes on Borough Park..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a four-day multiday ultra running event scheduled for 6-9 August 2026. The full route follows the Thames Path from the river source in the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier, a total of 184 miles. The event is split into four stages, each run as its own ultra race: 57 mile..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra takes place on 6 August 2026. The race distance is 57 miles with approximately 370 m ascent and 474 m descent. The event starts at Kemble Station and finishes at Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road. Entry is advertised at £90 for an individual solo entry; deposits and payments ar..

The North Downs Way 100 is a 103-mile continuous trail race along the North Downs Way, from Farnham in Surrey to Ashford in Kent. It aims to finish in under 30 hours, with an 11,000-foot total ascent and a 30-hour cut-off. The course follows the North Downs Way with two deviations around the 50-mile..

The MTC Windsor Ultra is a point-to-point ultramarathon of 47 miles held on 8 August 2026. The route has a total ascent of 155 m and total descent of 182 m. Entry for an individual is listed at £90. All finishers receive a bespoke Windsor Ultra medal and one of a bespoke technical t-shirt, mug or h..

Ramsbury Gold 10km is a multi-terrain running event held near Ramsbury in Wiltshire. The race starts and finishes at Ramsbury Brewery, Stockclose Farm, Aldbourne, within the Ramsbury Estate countryside. Participants can choose the standard 10km or a Canicross 10km option, both on a scenic Wiltshire..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK, organized by Relish The Great Outdoors, offer a unique set of events across a city-centre route that includes Bath’s Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m). Distances range from 500m Colourburst and 2km Colourburst to 5km (two waves), 10km (multiple wav..

The Summer GMU (Green Man Ultra) is a Bristol-area ultramarathon offering two distances: 45 miles (GMU45) and 30 miles (GMU30). Both races use the same clockwise course along the Community Forest Path, starting and finishing at Ashton Park School for GMU45, and starting at The White Horse in Hambroo..

The Henley River event takes place on Saturday 5 September 2026 at Temple Island Meadows / Remenham Farm, Remenham Lane, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3DB. It is organised by RunThrough and supports Royal Berks Charity. Races available are: Half Marathon 10K Junior Race (under 11) Entry options include st..

Silent Pool 10km is a guided trail run hosted by Running Adventures, starting and finishing at Silent Pool Car Park in Albury, near Guildford. The 10km route winds along North Downs Way sections and through Netley Heath forest, finishing in the village of Shere where film locations from The Holiday..

Jurassic Coast Ultra Run is a 30-mile, largely coastal and hilly trail ultra starting and finishing at Knoll Beach, Studland Bay, Dorset. Guided by an experienced ultra runner and coach, the route traverses inland along Purbeck Way to Corfe Castle, climbs to ridge panoramas, then descends to Kimmeri..

The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon is a full marathon event held at The Sands Recreation Ground, opposite The Barley Mow Pub, Littleworth Road, Farnham, Surrey GU10. The listing highlights spectacular views, emphasizing the scenic nature of the race in the Surrey Hills. Entry is £40, with a cap of 1,000 p..

Starting and finishing at St Martha's, Guildford, the North Downs Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail journey through the Surrey Hills. The route highlights the best sections of the North Downs Way, including Box Hill and Denbies Wine Estate, with sweeping downs views before looping back to Guildford v..

Devil's Punchbowl 10km is a guided evening trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. The 10km route takes in scenic trails and rolling hills, with a short pause at the top to enjoy the views. It’s not a race—the group runs together at a comfortable pace around 6 min per km.Sunset r..