Trail Running calendar near Swanage 2026-2027

Single-loop trail races of 50 miles, 50K and 20 miles around Ditcham Park School in Hampshire, following parts of the Staunton and Monarchs Ways and the South Downs Way.

Exeter Half Marathon and Riverside 5 run along the Quayside and through Riverside Valley Park, offering a two lap 13.1 mile race and a five mile option with finisher medals and support for local charity fundraising.

A two day 66 mile winter trail event on the North Downs Way with marked routes, staffed aid stations, overnight accommodation and luggage transfers.

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.

An off road loop of about 27 km around Sidmouth visiting four trig points with 3999 ft of ascent, restricted to ages 18 and over and supporting CRY.

Two coastal half marathons in Portsmouth and Langstone across Valentine’s weekend, with an optional ferry crossing and a bonus medal for completing both days.

A UKA measured 10 mile road race on 14 February 2027 starting and finishing at King George V Playing Field in Melksham. The course passes Lacock, offers prize categories and medals for finishers, and includes water stations and basic race f..

A trail event in Dalwood on 14 February 2027 offering 10 miles, 5 km and 3 km routes across hilly, muddy countryside with river crossings. The event is licenced by the Trail Running Association and follows UK Athletics rules.

A self navigation coastal trail on the South West Coast Path around Portland offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k options with mandatory kit requirements and entries capped at 500.

Timed 6 km and 12 km runs at Blaise Castle on Valentine's Day with singles and couples entries, chip timing, and a heart medal for all finishers.

A timed event on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible rock up and run starts. Distances range from 5 km through marathon and beyond, with a seven hour time limit and a finisher medal for all.

Two Tunnels in Bath on 21 February 2027 offers many distances and runs through two long restored, lit and surfaced railway tunnels under the city, with start and finish at Brickfields Park and a charity contribution to Sustrans.

BigMud Trails (EARTH) offers three single lap trail races in the Meon Valley from Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Courses include climbs to Butser Hill, stocked aid stations, mandatory fluid carry and an option to plant a tree instead of a me..

Winter Trails 10k returns to Dartington Estate on 21 February 2027. The 10 km trail follows riverside and woodland paths with likely mud and some hills, a two hour cut-off, medals and prizes, parking nearby and a cafe on site.

Running event at Newlands Corner offering 15 km and 10 km options, organised by G3 Series on 27 February 2027.

A 30 mile non-competitive group trail run from Harting Down along parts of the South Downs Way, passing Beacon Hill, Cocking Down and Kingley Vale. Led by an experienced guide and recommended for those who have run at least 22 miles in trai..

Coastal trail run around the Chidham Peninsula in Chichester Harbour with two distances, harbour views and a low-tide foreshore crossing. Chip timing, finisher medal and on-course refreshments are provided.

Guided 10 km trail run around Silent Pool near Guildford, following parts of the North Downs Way and Netley Heath forest. Sessions run at dusk or at night with headtorches in a led group and a recommended pace of about 10 min per mile.

Winter Green Man Ultra offers 45 mile and 30 mile anti clockwise loops around Bristol's Community Forest Path with staffed checkpoints, navigation support and finishers' medals.

Trail runs from the private Hinton Admiral Estate through New Forest heathland and woodland, with 21.4k, 15.1k and 10k options, chip timing, finisher medal and a canicross option for one dog per runner.