Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2025-2026

Tackle the Mendip Marauder on 8 August 2026, a rugged trail challenge offering 30 mile and 50 mile routes across woodlands, hilltops and classic Mendip landmarks. Both distances finish on Uphill Sands Beach in Weston Super Mare for a glorio..

Join Ramsbury Gold 10km at Ramsbury Brewery for a scenic mostly trail run through woodland and footpaths with about 180 m of climbing. Canicross option, chip timing, medals and finish drinks included while supporting Brighter Futures.

Experience Bath's Two Tunnels run along restored railway paths, choosing distances from 500 m Colourburst to marathon and ultras. Organised by Relish The Great Outdoors with Sustrans support, this popular community event is sold out.

Run the Henfield Half Marathon on scenic off road trails along riverbank and a disused railway, starting and finishing at Henfield Leisure Centre. Enjoy a friendly club vibe, post race facilities and a finishers medal.

Explore woodland, ponds and parkland of Southampton Common at the Southampton Running Festival, set in a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. Choose the half marathon, 10K, 5K or junior race, then relax in the event village with..

Join the Crook Peak Cake Race in Axbridge on Wed 19 Aug 2026 for a spirited 3 mile fell challenge across stunning Somerset hills, finishing with cake and community cheer. On the day entry available for runners aged 14 and up.

Discover the Summer MTC Green Man Ultra around Bristol's Community Forest Path with 45 and 30 mile clockwise routes finishing at Ashton Park School. With festival style checkpoints, a bespoke Green Man medal and a challenging scenic route.

The Big Pilgrimage follows the Old Way from Southampton along coast and country, including a scenic boat crossing of the Hamble River. Choose 15 mile or marathon and collect landmark stickers before finishing near Titchfield Abbey.

Take a scenic single lap around Wimbleball Lake on varied off road trails with a short tarmac crossing, choosing 5K or 10K. Part of the Wimbleball sports festival with canicross entries, chip timing and finisher medals.

Enjoy scenic River Thames trails at the Henley River Races with half marathon, 10K and junior races plus an event village for food and drink. Sustainability focused with chip timed results, free photos and unique themed medals.

Guided 30 mile trail run along the dramatic Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck on 5 September 2026. Hilly and scenic, this group run suits trained trail runners ready for big climbs and unforgettable coastal views.

Celebrate the 40th Haytor Heller on Saturday 5 September 2026, a thrilling 6 mile off road moorland race that starts below Haytor Rock. Expect rugged terrain, steep climbs, a stream crossing and a fast downhill finish to a festive HQ.

Join Carnival Chase at Warminster Town Park on 6 Sep 2026 for friendly 10K, 3K and family 1.2K wheelchair and buggy runs around the boating lake and scenic lanes. Medals for all finishers and refreshments. Enter by 1 Sep.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

Join a guided 10 km trail run from Silent Pool, exploring the North Downs, Netley Heath and picturesque Shere. Led by an experienced coach with gear trials and sunset or headtorch night editions, it is social and not a race.

Challenge coastal ridges and rolling hills at the Isle of Wight Fell Race Series in Ventnor on 12 and 13 September 2026. Three scenic races from a short St Boniface dash to a 21 km Wroxall Round make this weekend a must for fell runners.

Run 10k, 21k or 42k through the Surrey Hills on 12 September 2026, starting at Shere Recreation Ground. Scenic, multi terrain routes with big views, chip timed results, on course support and a lively event village for finishers and fans.

Ventnor Horseshoe on Sat 12 Sep 2026 offers a scenic but testing 12 km fell course around Ventnor with 443 m of climb. Part of the Isle of Wight Fell Series, it is perfect for runners seeking a tough coastal hill challenge.

Start the IOW Fell Running Series with St Boniface Fell in Ventnor on Sat 12 Sep 2026, a punchy 3.9 km race with 235 m of climbing across scenic Isle of Wight terrain. Pre entry or on the day entries welcome.

Join the Farnham Pilgrim Half or Marathon on 13 September 2026 for scenic runs through the Surrey Hills on mainly off road trails. With frequent aid stations, free parking and strong marshal support, entries are limited so book early.